This document discusses why black leaders matter in technology. It notes that black leaders can serve as role models for young black people and share their experiences of success and failure. The document also discusses some problems in the technology industry and black culture that have led to underrepresentation of blacks, such as lack of diversity in the workforce and founders. It suggests what individuals can do to address these issues, such as Wayne Sutton's initiative to highlight black men in technology. The overall message is that black leaders are innovative thinkers who can impact technology and drive positive change.

1. @WayneSutton

2. @WayneSutton
Why Black Leaders Matter In Technology?
@WayneSutton
#blackleaders

3. “passionate about empowering
entrepreneurs to change the world
using technology”
@WayneSutton

4. Thank you!
#blackleaders

5. My SXSW Journey
2009 2010 2014
Panel: Digital
Urbanites: How
to Become Part
of the New
Social Capital
2011 2012 2013 2015
March: Austin, TX –
SXSW – Becoming a
Real-Time Video
Blogger in 2010
March: Austin, TX –
SXSW – Paypal
Community
Innovation Summit
Moderator – SXSW
Future15 Online
Video
Panel – CNN’s
Black in America /
Silicon Valley:
Aftermath
Panel: Startup Star
Power: Startups
Backed by Celebrity
Panel
Why Black Leaders
Matter In Technology
SXSW 2015
#blackleaders

6. BUILDUP is a pre-accelerator designed to mentor, educate
and connect underrepresented entrepreneurs in technology.
BUILDUP.vc

7. How Diversity Impacts Performance
#blackleaders
•Win the war on talent
•Strengthen customer orientation
•Increase employee satisfaction
•Improve decision making
•Enhance the company's image
McKinsey & Company

8. #blackleaders

9. Why DO Black Leaders Matter In Technology?
#blackleaders

10. "We are more than consumers,
we are producers”
@charles_nwatu
#blackleaders

11. “Black leaders matter in tech
because our young people need role
models whom they can relate to.
And black leaders who can share
their failures honestly are just as
important as those who can share
what it takes to succeed” @chikodi
#blackleaders

12. “In every aspect of life we matter; for
it is not, I, you or me that technology
touches, it is "We the people".
@gwensutton
#blackleaders

13. “Robinson + baseball=Better, Tiger +
golf=Better, Obama + politics=
Better. Gotta find the Robinson,
Tiger, Obama of Tech. She’s out
there!” @detrickdeburr
#blackleaders

14. “Because black leaders, women and
men, influence, innovate, and
produce in science, technology,
engineering, art and math”
@tracygrayhair
#blackleaders

15. “Because how can you aspire to be
that which you cannot see”
@blkintechnology
#blackleaders

16. “Because diverse experiences and
backgrounds can spur diverse
thinking, which can lead to fresh
innovative new ideas.” @jowyang
#blackleaders

17. Why DO Black Leaders Matter In Technology?
#blackleaders

18. #blackleaders
“Because Blacks are
innovative thinkers that
impacts the worlds culture and
decision making in all aspects
of technology and commerce!”
@WayneSutton

19. #blackleaders
BUT….

20. Wealth & Power
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21. #blackleaders
Net Worth

22. Why Technology?
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23. #blackleaders
Jobs - Wealth - Impact

24. Key Point w/ Image
Use this slide to make a key point such
as presenting a mission statement or
providing a break between sections.
Opportunities To Learn In Tech
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25. Problems In Tech
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26. Problems In Tech
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27. Problems In Tech
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Workforce Founders
Black

28. Not Only A Tech Problem
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29. Problems In Black Culture
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30. Problems In Black Culture
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31. Problems In Black Culture
#blackleaders
VS

32. #blackleaders
Problems In Black Culture

33. Tokenism
Problems In Black Culture
1 1 1
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34. What Can WE Do?
#blackleaders

35. #blackleaders
WHAT I’M DOING
#BLACKMENINTECH.COM

36. What can YOU Do at SXSW?
#blackleaders

37. Why Black Leaders?
#blackleaders
1968 Summer Olympics

38. Wealth & Power
#blackleaders

39. #blackleaders
“Because Blacks are
innovative thinkers that
impacts the worlds culture and
decision making in all aspects
of technology and commerce!”
@WayneSutton

40. #blackleaders
#AllLivesMatter

41. 41
#ChangeTheWorld
#blackleaders
wayne@buildup.vc
@waynesutton