Geekz Watch | Pioneering Mobile App Helps Consumers Tackle Debt

A study reveals African-Americans in the technology industry get paid less than their co-workers. Venture capitalist and social policy researcher Dr. Freada Kapor Klein talks to UrbanGeekz. Qoins App allows users to pay off debts by putting their spare change to good use. Event Tent hosted an interactive networking mixer called Blend.This year’s Hispanicize brought together at least 3,000 delegates from across the country. Finally, an African fantasy video game is being turned into a Hollywood blockbuster

Stories:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/african-americans-are-more-likely-to-get-hired-but-get-paid-less-in-silicon-valley-130730991.html

http://www.sfgate.com/visionsf/article/Gender-racial-equality-a-lifelong-passion-for-6886540.php

http://www.millennialpersonalfinance.com/pay-off-debt-qoins-app/

http://www.gafollowers.com/unique-3d-printing-virtual-reality-event-coming-atlanta/

Hispanicize 2017 Represented the Best of Latinx Influencers and Trendsetters

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/aurion-legacy-kori-odan-gets-937015

Credits:

Executive Editor: Kunbi Tinuoye

Creative Design: Claudia Offei

Edited: Kunbi Tinuoye, Mario Page

Filmed by: Mario Page

Written by: Kunbi Tinuoye, Taylor Danielle

Hosted by: Taylor Danielle

Teleprompter: Kunbi Tinuoye

Location: The Gathering Spot

Background:

Geekz Watch is a roundup of the best and latest tech, business, science, and startup news, and much more. The program will appear on the homepage of urbangeekz.com and on our upcoming Geekz Watch page.  It will also feature prominently on the brand’s social media sites, including our YouTube page. The show is an original in-house production and a perfect extension of our online platform that’s steadily growing in popularity.

New episodes of Geekz Watch will initially air on an infrequent basis prior to becoming a regular addition to UrbanGeekz’s fast-growing portfolio. The editorial team will interview high-profile entrepreneurs, technologists, and business leaders, along with more in-depth reports.

Founded in 2015, UrbanGeekz.com is a pioneering African-American, Latino, and multicultural online platform focused on technology, science, business, and entrepreneurship. The website offers reviews, interviews, commentary, and original video on startups, geek gadgets, social media, scientific advancements, entrepreneurship, and insight into Silicon Valley and the global technology industry. The first-of-its-kind online publication also provides authoritative lifestyle and entertainment content.

The editorial and production team is based at Atlanta Tech Village, the largest tech startup incubator and co-working space in the Southeast.

Follow:

Kunbi Tinuoye on Twitter@Kunbiti

Claudia Offei on Instagram @VisualityByCo

Mario Page on Twitter@supeshooter

Taylor Danielle on Instagram @taeyura

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