Tech Entrepreneur Plans Tulsa Tech Week to Foster Wealth Accumulation for Black Communities in Oklahoma

Tulsa, Oklahoma, is set to host Tulsa Tech Week, a week-long event showcasing technology and innovation, from September 22 to September 27. The event, launched by Tariqua "Tai" Nehisi, founder of Organizely, an AI-powered future workplace platform, aims to bring together the city's tech community and foster a conversation around rebuilding Black Wall Street through a technical lens.

One of the event's key partners is Langston University, the state's only Historically Black College or University (HBCU). This partnership will highlight healthcare majors on campus and provide a platform for the voices of Black people in Tulsa from the collegiate perspective.

The event features a variety of sessions, including "Free coworking," "How to Use AI to get Alternative Capital," "Access by Design: Building for Everyone," and "From Pitch to Portfolio: Banking & Fundraising with SVB (Silicon Valley Bank)". Registration for Tulsa Tech Week can be done on the event's website.

In 2024, the Biden Administration allocated $51 million to Tulsa through the US Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA). This investment was matched by the Tulsa philanthropic community, doubling the total investment to $100 million. However, Tulsa Tech Week itself has not received any recent allocation of funds from the Biden Administration or any other specific organization.

Tariqua Nehisi moved to Tulsa in 2022 for a program called Tulsa Remote. During her time in the city, she found a concerted effort to support the rebuilding of Black Wall Street through a technical lens with Black- and brown-focused tech companies.

Despite the significant investment in Tulsa's tech sector, there is no singular place in the city that showcases this investment. Tariqua Nehisi noted this gap, stating that Tulsa Tech Week is an opportunity to bring the community together and demonstrate the progress being made.

Tariqua Nehisi was interviewed by AFROTECHTM, discussing her vision for Tulsa Tech Week and her aspirations for the city's tech sector. She emphasised the importance of diversity and inclusion in the tech industry and the role that Tulsa Tech Week plays in fostering these values.

With at least 50 partners, including Langston University, Tulsa Tech Week promises to be an exciting event for the city's tech community. Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, or tech enthusiast, there's something for everyone at Tulsa Tech Week. So, mark your calendars and join the celebration of technology and diversity in Tulsa!

Tech Entrepreneur Plans Tulsa Tech Week to Foster Wealth Accumulation for Black Communities in Oklahoma