After 10 weeks of virtual workshops, we are excited to present our B-Smart: Spring 2022 Cohort Pitch and Present Competition. Join us in-person to hear from the latest B-Smart cohort as early-stage businesses pitch to win up to $20K in on-the-spot financing. Winners receive on-the-spot loan requests of up to $20,000, approved by VestedIn. In addition to financing, three grant prizes will be awarded between $1000-$2000 by Citizens, Wells Fargo, and WSFS. All pitch participants will receive ongoing technical assistance and support for their businesses post-program. Join us in partnership with the University City Science Center and Venture Cafe as we celebrate the hard work of these outstanding entrepreneurs and see who will win the grand prize! PLUS: You will have an opportunity to connect with local business owners and support their businesses during our small business expo immediately following the pitches! Featured businesses and judges to be announced.

At the next Let’s Talk About Equity event, We Are Tech will host Kenyatta Forbes, who is a Global Program Manager at Google For Education, in a fireside chat about ways education professionals can transition into working in the tech industry. Since the pandemic, there has been a major shift in the education landscape, and many educators are seeking tech careers. This event is intended to offer education professionals supportive guidance with navigating their journey into tech!