014 | Karen Emelu - Founder (Black Girls in Tech)

From a single tweet to a thriving global community of 20,000+ members. Black Girls in Tech has been making waves since 2020! BGIT's ever-inspiring Founder, Karen Emelu joins us for episode 014 of Equal Inspired. We explore: - The birth of BGIT - How BGIT is making tech accessible for Black women - Strategies for maintaining smooth operations at BGIT whilst scaling  - The secret sauce for creating a sense of community and sisterhood - Karen's own journey into UX/UI and Product Design - Tips to navigate the transition into tech and so much more! This is a powerful episode for anyone seeking inspiration, guidance, and empowerment in the tech world. BGIT is dedicated to increasing the representation of black women in the tech industry: https://www.blackgirlsintech.co.uk/