NotableBIT (Notable & Black in Tech)
NotableBIT (Notable & Black in Tech)
Podcast Description
Celebrating Black technology professionals throughout the world.At NotableBIT, we’re proud to celebrate the accomplishments and careers of African-American technology professionals through our many different showcases, podcasts, and more. They’re paving the way for others to follow, and it’s an honor to be a part of their journey.Listen as B Donald Harris interviews entrepreneurs from across the world that are notable figures in their communities and empower those around them.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as entrepreneurship, social impact, and tech education, with episodes featuring discussion around launching innovative technologies and addressing community needs. For instance, episodes explore topics like building life-saving apps in the wake of personal experiences and initiatives to enhance computer science education among underserved students, exemplified by guests like Robert Washington and Mikeal Vaughn.
Celebrating Black technology professionals throughout the world.
At NotableBIT, we’re proud to celebrate the accomplishments and careers of African-American technology professionals through our many different showcases, podcasts, and more. They’re paving the way for others to follow, and it’s an honor to be a part of their journey.
Listen as B Donald Harris interviews entrepreneurs from across the world that are notable figures in their communities and empower those around them.
In this episode, we sit down with JC Smiley, Founder of Tech Scene Media, to talk about building community, navigating tech, and creating access where it doesn’t exist.
JC shares his journey—from stepping away from tech for nearly 20 years to teaching himself again and building a platform that connects Memphis’ growing tech ecosystem.
We also dive into:
- How AI is changing how developers work
- Why community is the real advantage in tech
- The importance of visibility and access
- Lessons from building without a roadmap
- Why it’s never too late to get back into tech
This conversation is for builders, creators, and anyone trying to find their place in tech.
🎯 Key Takeaway:
Tech isn’t just about skills—it’s about community, access, and showing people they belong.
🔗 Connect with JC Smiley:
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcsmileyjr/
https://memphistechscene.beehiiv.com/
🚀 Join the movement:
BIT Voices is building a new kind of tech community—where builders connect, collaborate, and grow.
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