Name Pending - Comcast Impact & Inclusion Representative

Building an Equitable Tech Ecosystem

Sylvester Mobley, Alex King, and a representative from Comcast's Impact & Inclusion group will participate in a panel discussion focused on how to build local ecosystems and talent pipelines that foster innovation and support Black and Brown communities with an unstoppable network of education, resources, and support.

They will speak about their experience launching 1Philadelphia, the importance of coalition-building in this work, how to secure institutional support, and how this work can be continued across the country.

In the Fall of 2020, Sylvester Mobley launched the 1Philadelphia Initiative, in collaboration with a network of funders, businesses, and community partners. 1Philadelphia is connecting various stakeholders to collaboratively build a connected tech and innovation education system that will prepare Philadelphia residents for futures in the tech and innovation space from kindergarten through career and/or entrepreneurship.

1Philadelphia’s main drivers of success are measured through increased socioeconomic equity for underrepresented Philadelphia residents. This means more underrepresented people working in fields that provide the ability to generate wealth, such as tech and innovation, moving into leadership positions within tech companies, and more underrepresented founders starting high-growth tech and innovation driven startups that successfully reach meaningful exits.

Speakers: Sylvester Mobley, Alex King, Name Pending - Comcast Impact & Inclusion Representative