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About Dear Tech World
A podcast hosted by two black college students sharing insight on how they navigate the tech world. Discussions on misconceptions, current events, balance, imposter syndrome, finding your career path, and more! Follow us on Instagram @deartechworld for more exclusive content!
- Publisher
- Eric & Adaora
- Category
- technology
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 16 Aug 2020
- Latest episode
- 2 Jul 2021
Latest episodes
16 episodes in the feed.
2 Jul 2021
EP 15: BUILDING AN APP FROM SCRATCH AS A BEGINNER??
In this week's episode: we discuss the idea of starting side projects during the summer and making sure to EXECUTE these ideas! Not only are we are working on deartechworld, but also teaming up with some friends on building an app to add experience to our resumes and learn new skills overall. Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter --> @deartechworld for more exclusive content! Give us a comment on Instagram or Tweet us letting us know how you fit into the tech world. Email us at deartechworld@gmail.com (mailto:deartechworld@gmail.com) Logo Design: LanieVisuals, @lanie_visuals ================================= Opportunities in the Tech World Code 2040 Fellows Program http://www.code2040.org/fellows-program (http://www.code2040.org/fellows-program)
18 Jun 2021
EP 14: APP FOR CICADA TRACKING, APPLE IOS 15, JUNETEENTH!
In this week's episode: cicadas are taking over but there's an app to track where they are, Apple's IOS 15 is dominating web conferencing and streaming services apps, and if tech companies are recognizing Juneteenth and how it affects their black employees. Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter: @deartechworld for more exclusive content! Give us a comment on Instagram or tweet us Email us at deartechworld@gmail.com Logo Design: LanieVisuals, @lanie_visuals ================================== References for this episode 'It’s this link to the past' | Researchers share the new technology helping to locate cicadas (Cicada Safari App) https://www.wusa9.com/article/tech/science/cicada-safari-app-technology-helps-researchers-track-cicadas-location/65-95e834ff-42c8-4b4e-9ed6-e8f6d0243d15 iOS 15 Preview https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-15-preview/ Twitter post - “these 4 are big game changers” https://twitter.com/kemz_1/status/1402191430844616705?s=21 Tech companies just found out about Juneteenth, and this is what they’re doing https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/18/tech-companies-just-found-out-about-juneteenth-and-this-is-what-theyre-doing make Juneteenth a paid holiday https://tinyurl.com/jnyb884r
5 Mar 2021
EP 13: Black People on Clubhouse App, Tesla's Bitcoin Making Millions, and Calendly is SUPERIOR!
In this week's episode, we discuss the future of networking with tools like Clubhouse and how Calendly is taking over the world of meeting scheduling. We also dabbled into cryptocurrency and how bitcoin is slowly becoming the new dollar. Follow us on all social media @deartechworld for more exclusive content! Give us a comment on Instagram or Tweet us letting us know how you fit into the tech world. Email us at deartechworld@gmail.com Logo Design: LanieVisuals, @lanie_visuals ================================== References for this episode How Atlanta’s Calendly turned a scheduling nightmare into a $3B startup https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/26/how-atlantas-calendly-turned-a-scheduling-nightmare-into-a-3b-startup/ Tesla's bitcoin investment reportedly made more profit this year than car sales in the whole of 2020 https://markets.businessinsider.com/currencies/news/tesla-bitcoin-gains-bigger-than-car-sale-revenue-report-2021-2-1030103815 How Black users are saving Clubhouse from becoming a drab hangout for tech brosBlack Students Virtual Career Fai https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/10/black-users-turned-social-app-clubhouse-from-drab-to-fun.html ================================= Opportunities in the Tech World Black Students Virtual Career Fair https://www.theinternx.com/post/black-students-virtual-career-fair
19 Feb 2021
EP 12: Techie Talks: "Certification Programs are the FUTURE!" ft Antoinette Miller
In this week's episode, we speak with Antoinette Miller, Director of Knowledge and Training and the founder of I AM I.T. Training. She talks about her mission to give back to the community by providing resources and courses on certification programs to prepare individuals for the tech industry. We also discuss, "career changers", the ones who are tired with their current job, and want to switch to a field where they feel like they have an impact on the work they are doing. I am I.T. Training's Goal- "Get Certified. Get Polished. Get Paid." Follow us on all social media @deartechworld for more exclusive content! Email us at deartechworld@gmail.com Logo Design: LanieVisuals, @lanie_visuals ================================== References for this episode I AM I.T. TRAINING (main website) https://www.iamittraining.com/ @iamittraining (Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/iamittraining I am IT Training (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/iamittraining I am IT Training (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/IamITtraining ================================= Opportunities in the Tech World Begin your Technology Career (Certification Training– I am IT Training) https://www.iamittraining.com/courseoverview.html
5 Feb 2021
EP 11: What in the World is "Big Tech"?
SHOW NOTES Adaora and Eric discuss their opinions on the tech world versus industry, tech perspectives outside of the United States, and what it REALLY means to navigate tech. Follow us on all social media @deartechworld for more exclusive content! Give us a comment on Instagram or tweet us letting us know how you fit into the tech world. Email us at deartechworld@gmail.com (mailto:deartechworld@gmail.com) Logo Design: LanieVisuals, @lanie_visuals on IG ================================== References for this episode • Tap into Tech Official https://www.instagram.com/tapintotechofficial/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/tapintotechofficial/?hl=en) • Tech Companies Want You to Believe America Has a Skills Gap https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2020-08-04/big-tech-wants-you-to-believe-america-has-a-skills-gap (https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2020-08-04/big-tech-wants-you-to-believe-america-has-a-skills-gap) • What is (Big) Tech? A Taxonomy. https://medium.com/hyperlinked/what-is-big-tech-a-taxonomy-af17c3aff88d (https://medium.com/hyperlinked/what-is-big-tech-a-taxonomy-af17c3aff88d) ================================= Opportunities in the Tech World • Registration for – BEYA World II Pass (Job Seeker Pass) https://beyadigital.vfairs.com/en/registration (https://beyadigital.vfairs.com/en/registration)
10 Dec 2020
EP 10: All I Want Christmas is...REST!
Adaora and Eric discuss the past semester, finals, their plans for the upcoming winter break, and the importance of self care. Stay tuned for 12 DAYS OF TECHMAS where we will be posting back to back content on our Instagram! Follow us on Instagram/Twitter @deartechworld for more exclusive content! Give us a comment on Instagram or tweet us letting us know how you plan on spending your winter break! Email us at deartechworld@gmail.com Logo Design: LanieVisuals, @lanie_visuals ================================== References for this episode How I Deal With Anxiety | Mental Health https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKLWEXnqcE8 ================================= Opportunities in the Tech World ColorStack's Sprout Fellowship https://www.notion.so/ColorStack-s-Sprout-Fellowship-83bfa987e98a4014a0d3e7dafb26d060
30 Oct 2020
EP 9: The Scariest Things About College!
Adaora and Eric discuss what scares them the most about college and what they are doing to overcome their fears. Follow us on Instagram/Twitter @deartechworld for more exclusive content! Give us a comment on Instagram or tweet us letting us know what you thought about the episode. Email us at deartechworld@gmail.com (mailto:deartechworld@gmail.com) Logo Design: LanieVisuals, @lanie_visuals ================================== References for this episode HOW I SAVED $10,000 IN 7 MONTHS! Budgeting, Money Saving Tips + Managing Your Finances in Your 20's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pu1z1nXK-s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pu1z1nXK-s) Failure Is Part of Success: Eduardo Zanatta at TEDxBYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bujIb_sQZvQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bujIb_sQZvQ) How I Deal With Anxiety | Mental Health https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKLWEXnqcE8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKLWEXnqcE8) ================================= Opportunities in the Tech World Hackathons every weekend! (Everywhere, Worldwide) https://mlh.io/seasons/2021/events (https://mlh.io/seasons/2021/events)
16 Oct 2020
EP 8: Techie Talks ft. Google Intern, George Martin
Welcome to our brand new series, Techie Talks! In this week's episode, we speak with George Martin. He shares his experience navigating the tech world as a Google Intern and a black leader at an HBCU, Morgan State University. Follow us on Instagram/Twitter @deartechworld for more exclusive content! Give us a comment on Instagram or tweet us letting us know what you thought about the episode. Email us at deartechworld@gmail.com Logo Design: LanieVisuals, @lanie_visuals ================================== References for this episode Learn More About George: https://linktr.ee/g_makunde Prepare for your tech interview https://codesignal.com/ https://leetcode.com/ http://www.crackingthecodinginterview.com/ Learn more about TAVtech http://taventure.org/ ================================= Opportunities in the Tech World Google Careers– Engineering & Technical Internships https://careers.google.com/students/engineering-and-technical-internships/
9 Oct 2020
EP 7: Black Techies vs America
Adaora and Eric discuss the adversities of not only being tech students but also what’s it’s like being black during the pandemic in an unjust society. We hope to provide insight into how these circumstances affect all of us. Follow us on Instagram/Twitter @deartechworld for more exclusive content! Give us a comment on Instagram or tweet us letting us know what you thought about the episode. Email us at deartechworld@gmail.com (mailto:deartechworld@gmail.com) Logo Design: LanieVisuals, @lanie_visuals ================================== References for this episode Register To Vote! https://vote.gov/ (https://vote.gov/) Black Techies To Follow https://www.youtube.com/c/MayaBello (https://www.youtube.com/c/MayaBello) https://www.instagram.com/senegoddess/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/senegoddess/?hl=en) https://www.instagram.com/dretheplug123/ (https://www.instagram.com/dretheplug123/) Zimela App by Erika Hairston https://apps.apple.com/us/story/id1490933854 (https://apps.apple.com/us/story/id1490933854) ================================= Opportunities in the Tech World Hackathons every weekend! (Everywhere, Worldwide) https://mlh.io/seasons/2021/events (https://mlh.io/seasons/2021/events) MLH Fellowship Externship https://fellowship.mlh.io/programs/externship/tour-of-duty-f2020 (https://fellowship.mlh.io/programs/externship/tour-of-duty-f2020) AfroTech World https://experience.afrotech.com/ (https://experience.afrotech.com/)
2 Oct 2020
EP 6: These Apps Know Way Too Much About You!
Adaora and Eric discuss privacy and how apps like Tik Tok, Snapchat, and Instagram build a profile on who you are. They also discuss new IOS 14 features such as selective camera roll accessibility and location-based precision. Follow us on Instagram/Twitter @deartechworld for more exclusive content! Give us a comment on Instagram or tweet us letting us know what you thought about the episode. Email us at deartechworld@gmail.com Logo Design: LanieVisuals, @lanie_visuals ================================== References for this episode IOS 14- The BEST Hidden Features & Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikkdmSfxYMY&feature=youtu.be Amazon Photo on Delivery? https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=202132680 Snapchat Sees What You're Eating https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/snapchat-pictures-identify-users-photos-images-social-media-a8080131.html?amp ================================= Opportunities in the Tech World Hackathons every weekend! (Everywhere, Worldwide) https://mlh.io/seasons/2021/events MLH Fellowship Externship https://fellowship.mlh.io/programs/externship/tour-of-duty-f2020 AfroTech World https://experience.afrotech.com/
25 Sept 2020
Ep 5: Why Zoom is Trash.
Brand new Dear Tech World! Adaora and Eric discuss their experience with Zoom, how video conferencing companies are doing, and the future of teleworking. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @deartechworld for more exclusive content! Let us know what you would like to hear/see from us by sending us a DM on Instagram or contacting us via email which is linked down below ↓↓↓ https://www.instagram.com/deartechworld/ Email us at deartechworld@gmail.com Logo Design: LanieVisuals, @lanie_visuals ================================== References for this episode JumpStart: The all-in-one virtual recruiting platform. https://jumpstart.me/ 3 Reasons Zoom Video Communications Stock Still Looks Like a Long-Term Winner https://www.fool.com/amp/investing/2020/09/15/3-reasons-zoom-video-communications-stock-winner/ Coronavirus: Zoom Video to hire 500 new software engineers as usage surges https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/05/14/coronavirus-zoom-video-to-hire-500-new-software-engineers-as-usage-surges/amp/ Telecommuting will likely continue long after the pandemic https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2020/04/06/telecommuting-will-likely-continue-long-after-the-pandemic/amp/ . ================================= Opportunities in the Tech World Hackathons every weekend! (Everywhere, Worldwide) https://mlh.io/seasons/2021/events MLH Fellowship Externship https://fellowship.mlh.io/programs/externship/tour-of-duty-f2020 AfroTech World https://experience.afrotech.com/
18 Sept 2020
EP 4: She Threw My Resume Away!
Brand new Dear Tech World! Adaora and Eric discuss the insecurities around trying to create the perfect resume and getting noticed. Follow us on Instagram/Twitter @deartechworld for more exclusive content! Let us know what you would like to hear/see from us by sending us a DM or contacting us via email which is linked down below ↓↓↓ https://www.instagram.com/deartechworld/ https://twitter.com/deartechworld Email us at deartechworld@gmail.com ================================== References for this episode How Employers Review Resumes and Applications: The Secret for Standing Out • https://www.job-hunt.org/job-search-mindset/employer-resume-review-secrets.shtml#:~:text=The Initial (Typically Automated) Resume,to someone's desk or email NSBE at GMU • http://www.gmu.edu/org/nsbe/ BEYA STEM Conference . https://s4.goeshow.com/ccgroup/beyastem/2020/index.cfm ================================= Logo Design: LanieVisuals, @lanie_visuals on IG
11 Sept 2020
EP 3: It's Only Our Third Day Out Here!
Brand new Dear Tech World! Adaora and Eric discuss their struggles during the first few weeks of classes and maintaining a podcast. Follow us on Instagram @deartechworld for more exclusive content! Let us know what you would like to hear/see from us by sending us a DM on Instagram or contacting us via email which is linked down below ↓↓↓ https://www.instagram.com/deartechworld/ (https://www.instagram.com/deartechworld/) ================================== References for this episode Agile Methodology https://zenkit.com/en/blog/agile-methodology-an-overview/#:~:text=Agile%20methodology%20is%20a%20type,functional%20teams%20and%20their%20customers. AFROTECH 2020? 👀 💻 https://experience.afrotech.com/ ================================= Email us at deartechworld@gmail.com (mailto:deartechworld@gmail.com) Logo Design: LanieVisuals, @lanie_visuals
4 Sept 2020
EP 2: What's Your Major? Are You Doing it For The Money?
Brand new Dear Tech World Episode! Adaora and Eric discuss what their purpose is within their majors, if they are doing it for the right reasons, and understanding the representation of black people within the tech industry. Follow us on Instagram @deartechworld for more exclusive content! ================================== References for this episode Tech Companies Are Still Struggling to Hire Black Workers .https://fortune.com/2018/06/08/tech-companies-hiring-black-workers/ Why are Black and Latino people still kept out of the tech industry? https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/story/2020-06-24/tech-started-publicly-taking-lack-of-diversity-seriously-in-2014-why-has-so-little-changed-for-black-workers ================================= Email us at deartechworld@gmail.com Logo Design: LanieVisuals, @lanie_visuals on Instagram
26 Aug 2020
EP 1: Back to School! From Home?
Brand new Dear Tech World! Adaora and Eric discuss their adjustment to online school/work, how they've kept themselves busy over the summer, what to expect for fall 2020, and so much more. Follow us on Instagram @deartechworld for more exclusive content! ================================= References for this episode the Truth About Online School https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=S3cN9DpmTak&feature=emb_title Work From Home For Rest Of Year? Some Tech Companies Say “Yes” https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/2020/05/08/google-facebook-amazon-work-home/#4266425eaea1 Strive Mentorship Program https://twitter.com/bohan/status/1271285591485759488?lang=en .================================= Email us at deartechworld@gmail.com
16 Aug 2020
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This is the introduction to Dear Tech World. In this episode, we talk about who we are, what we do, and what to look forward to in future episodes. Follow us on Instagram @deartechworld For business inquires: Email: deartechworld@gmail.com .
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