How We Foster Community and Career Growth for Latiné in Tech ft. Joliz Cedeño

Default Global Podcast: Navigating Global Expansion, Remote Teams, and International Talent

Unlock the power of diversity and community-building in the tech industry in this electric session of Default Global! Tune in as today's guest, the vivacious Joliz Cedeño, Executive Director of Techqueria, charts her journey from the orchards of Puerto Rico to the tech parks of New York and how it has fuelled her fight for equity in the tech space.
Discover how community-centered upbringing influences Latina culture and, consequently, Techqueria's mission, as Joliz shares her experience of leveraging fan culture to drive technical proficiency and social justice. Get exclusive insights into Techqueria's groundbreaking initiatives, like the annual Techqueria Tech Week, which seeks to discuss tech issues from a Latiné perspective while fostering a global community of Latiné professionals.
Explore the challenges Latiné professionals face in tech and how Techqueria battles these issues head-on. Understand the far-reaching impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) on company culture and profitability through handpicked, real-life examples. Remember, in the tech industry and beyond, it's not just about the code you push on GitHub, but the connections you build and the difference you make!
Join us on this journey of search and empowerment, all the way from tech bias to creating an inclusive work environment that nurtures professionals irrespective of their cultural or ethnic backgrounds. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, executives, and tech professionals looking to understand, embrace and enact DEI in all its glory! So gear up and get ready to be inspired!
Joliz Cedeño on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joliz-cede%C3%B1o/
Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/low1UegOGMo

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