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?? Oakland, you’re up next! After an incredible SMASH Hackathon in Atlanta, we’re bringing the SMASH AI Innovation Challenge to the Bay Area on Saturday, March 22, co-powered by The Hidden Genius Project! ?? Check out the Atlanta recap video to see the energy, innovation, and impact—and get ready to bring it to #Oakland! We’re proud to partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland, Urban League of Greater San Francisco Bay Area, Northeastern University, and The Social Engineering Project, Inc. to ensure local students have access to this game-changing opportunity. ?? Why this matters: ? AI is about real-world impact ? Students learn directly from tech mentors ? Win big! Apple products, a Nintendo Switch & more ?? Kapor Center, Oakland, CA | Saturday, March 22 ?? Register today: bit.ly/SMASHAIChallenge #AIForGood #TechForImpact #STEMOpportunities #FutureLeaders #BayAreaTech #OaklandStudents #OaklandHighSchools #BayAreaTeens #SMASHxOakland #CommunityPartnerships #STEMForAll #AIInnovationChallenge #TechInnovation #STEMCareers #DiversityInTech #FutureOfWork #OaklandTech #Innovation #EmpoweringYouth #NextGenLeaders #InnovationNation #OUSD #BUSD #WCCUSD #AUSD #PUSD #FUSD #OUSDNews #EastBaySchools #BayAreaEducation #OaklandSchools

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news—PadSplit has been recognized as one of America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes and Statista! https://lnkd.in/dGSX3ahr

I always tell folks looking to start a business or make an impact in their industry: never, ever, ever give up. Stay the course. Lean in. Be kind. Be okay with being wrong, but never shy away from having an opinion. On March 13th, I’ll be delivering the keynote address at the Autotech Council. I’ll discuss the EV Charging Reliability Report, but I’ll also highlight the importance of data and information—not just for refining our technical standards, but also for shaping business standards (shoutout to you, Karim Farhat, PhD!). But here’s what makes this moment even more special—just over two years ago, on December 9th, 2021, I pitched ChargerHelp! to the #AutotechCouncil when we were just getting started. We had a bold vision and were looking for support. That pitch led to connections with LG NOVA , which eventually landed us in their #Innovation Program—opening doors to real deals and partnerships. One thing I know for sure: this industry is capable of delivering an exceptional experience. I know #ChargerHelp! is part of that history. And I know that when you never give up, you might just find yourself standing on stage, delivering a keynote to your peers and the largest car OEMs in the world. That’s all, y’all. You feeling #ChargedUp yet!? Also, if you're in the area and would like to hear my keynote, sign up below: https://lnkd.in/gm-u8Fp8

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?? We've got a new look! That's right, we've made some major website updates. With a modern design and cleaner navigation, you’ll find it easier than ever to discover how our Talent Matching AI connects talent with opportunity. A few of the new additions to the site include 1?? New Features Page 2?? Public Release Notes (check out our v30 updates!) 3?? An Experience Lab So take a look around and you'll discover a smarter, more intuitive way to partner with us and explore how we get more people into better jobs, faster! https://www.adept-id.com/

Amidst the backdrop of the 2025 #NBAAllStar Game, the NBA Foundation held its fourth annual All-Star Pitch Competition, equipping aspiring innovators with essential tools, resources, and financial support. Three entrepreneurs were awarded funds to support their business ventures. Additionally, in partnership with American Express a fourth entrepreneur was awarded the first-ever "Community All-Star Award”. Together, the four Bay Area start-ups were awarded $200,000 in funding. Congratulations to the winners! 1st Place-?Jodi Anderson,?Rézme 2nd Place-?Bakari Grant,?The Wellnest Company 3rd Place-?Arthur Garcia,?Trez AMEX Community All-Star Award Winner?LeAndrew Robinson-?Poster Child For more on the All-Star Pitch Competition: https://lnkd.in/gjirKmR8

We're excited to share in Fast Company that Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and BuildCasa are partnering to launch the Affordable Starter Home Initiative. Homeownership is the most reliable path to the middle class and low income Californians have been locked out for decades. The goal of the program is to utilize philanthropic capital to create homeownership opportunities for low income Californians with no government subsidies or deed restrictions. All proceeds from the projects will recycle back into the fund to build more units. By leveraging new state subdivision laws like SB9 and SB684 along with efficient missing middle starter home designs, the units will be built for a fraction of the cost of traditional government funded affordable housing. Thanks Patrick Sisson for covering, Amaya Bravo France for believing in us, Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty for your support, and the BuildCasa team including my co-founder Paul Steidl, our head of development Donovan Adesoro, and permitting lead Benjamin Tinklenberg for driving the projects forward.