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AI and big data are an important part of most enterprise-scale companies now, but that very scale can make it difficult to employ them safely and ethically. Kathy Baxter at Salesforce and Nashlie Sephus at AWS have made ethical AI and data collection their business over the last few years, both sounding the alarm on […]
Meet The Black Woman Transforming 12 Abandoned Acres Into $25 Million Tech Hub in Mississippi (Image Credit: LinkedIn/Nashlie Sephus) Dr. Nashlie Sephus purchased 12 abandoned acres to develop a $25 million tech hub for entrepreneurs in Mississippi. On September 11, 2020, the Jackson native closed on the purchase of 12 acres and seven buildings near Jackson State University. Now, she’s putting in the work to transform her vision into a reality to help the next generation of entrepreneurs. “I think it’s really important for me to give back to the community that helped shape me and I alwa...
As a reflection for Black Heritage Month, we've listed tech resources that center or make space for Black Joy. From wellness apps to social media and bail out efforts, the following platforms are building freer futures for us all. We’re experiencing an unprecedented moment and are more physically isolated than ever. Being intentional about holding space for one another collectively is necessary for us to not just survive, but also thrive. To honor Black Heritage Month, we’ve chosen to explore the possibilities of centering, honoring, and cultivating Black Joy in the current tech landscape...
Photographed by Lynsey Weatherspoon; hair: Shaniqua Garcia; makeup: Renah Scott Nashlie Sephus's latest venture isn't just a moonshot. It's a homecoming. Her goal: Create a tech hub out of 12 abandoned acres of vacant lots and derelict buildings in the heart of downtown Jackson, Mississippi. The 35-year-old has spent the past four years splitting her time between Jackson, her hometown, and Atlanta, where she works as an applied science manager for Amazon's artificial intelligence initiative. Amazon had acquired Partpic, the visual recognition technology startup where she was chief techno...