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Subvolts take Black Girls Code founder Kimberly Bryant discusses building the future tech talent pipeline. Apr 27, 2021
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Learn about initiatives that build the future pipeline of coders and technologists.
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This episode features a leader in a key STEM education initiative, offering valuable insights into talent development.

Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott
Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott · S4 · Ep 32 Episode Official · Microsoft

Kimberly Bryant: CEO & Founder of Black Girls Code

1 h 03 Interview Hosts: Kevin Scott
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Summary

This episode of Behind The Tech features Kevin Scott interviewing Kimberly Bryant, CEO and Founder of Black Girls Code. They discuss the critical importance of encouraging young people, particularly girls, to pursue computer science. Bryant shares insights into her efforts to impact STEM initiatives across the U.S., highlighting the untapped potential in future technologists.

Explained simply

This episode talks about getting more young people, especially girls, interested in computer science. Kimberly Bryant explains why this is important for the future of technology and how her organization helps make it happen across the country.

Why listen

This episode offers a look at foundational efforts to build the future tech workforce. It's for anyone interested in diversity and inclusion in STEM, and how early education shapes the pipeline of talent. While not directly about frontier AI models, it connects to the long-term goals of labs like Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI, who need a broad and diverse talent pool to continue innovation and development in AI.

On the mic
  • HostKevin Scott
  • GuestKimberly BryantCEO & Founder, Black Girls Code
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Key facts
  • Guest: Kimberly Bryant, CEO & Founder of Black Girls Code
  • Show: Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott
  • Length: 63 minutes
  • Topic: Encouraging young people to study computer science is critical for the future of technology.
Show notes from Microsoft

This charismatic leader talks about untapped potential – and why encouraging young people to study computer science is critical for the future of technology. Find out how Kimberly's efforts are impacting STEM initiatives across the U.S.

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Who is Kimberly Bryant?
Kimberly Bryant is the CEO and Founder of Black Girls Code, an organization focused on increasing the number of women of color in technology.
What is the main topic of the episode?
The episode focuses on the critical need to encourage young people to study computer science and highlights Bryant's impact on STEM initiatives.

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