Kimberly Bryant is the Founder and Executive Director of Black Girls CODE, a non-profit organization that introduces girls of color to technology and computer science. The organization aims to empower these girls to become creators of technology and has a vision to train 1 million girls of color by 2040. Despite the growth in organizations teaching coding and technology, Black Girls CODE remains the only organization with a singular focus on reaching girls from underrepresented communities.
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Kimberly Bryant is the Founder and Executive Director of Black Girls CODE.
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Black Girls CODE introduces girls of color to technology and computer science.
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The organization aims to train 1 million girls of color by 2040.
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Black Girls CODE is the only organization with a singular focus on reaching girls from underrepresented communities.
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Kimberly Bryant spoke at the Y Combinator Female Founders Conference in 2015.
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She discussed the growth and success of Black Girls CODE.
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Bryant shared her own founder story and emphasized the importance of mentors and role models in the entrepreneurial journey.
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Kimberly Bryant discussed the importance of diversity and inclusion in the technology industry.
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She highlighted the mission of Black Girls CODE to introduce girls of color to technology and computer science, with a focus on entrepreneurial concepts.
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Bryant emphasized the significance of defining core values and owning one's purpose in order to make a meaningful impact.
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Kimberly Bryant discussed the underrepresentation of women and girls, especially women of color, in the technology industry.
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She shared her personal journey of starting Black Girls CODE to change these statistics and create a more diverse and inclusive future in technology.
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Bryant emphasized the importance of diversity of thought in the industry and highlighted the need for a big audacious goal to drive change.
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Kimberly Bryant aims to train 1 million girls of color to code by 2040.
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Black Girls CODE has grown from serving only the Bay Area to having seven chapters across the U.S. and in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Bryant emphasizes the importance of preparing the younger generation for leadership positions and equipping them with the skills to be competitive in a changing landscape.
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Black Girls CODE has reached over 3000 students and continues to grow.
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The organization has set ambitious goals and successfully reached them, including reaching 200 girls in six cities in just a few months and raising $125,000.
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This has set the organization up for exponential growth.
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Kimberly Bryant discussed the importance of building a great team and surrounding oneself with people who will elevate and support their goals.
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She emphasized the need to find individuals who share the same purpose and drive, and who are better than oneself in various areas.
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Bryant highlighted the significance of envisioning the future and creating a grand vision for both personal and company goals.
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Kimberly Bryant shared her vision for the future, hoping to see a room filled with coders who were formerly part of Black Girls CODE.
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She emphasized the importance of following one's passion and dedicating all energy towards it.