Art of Cool Fest 2017

Sherrell Dorsey is a noted technology writer and social entrepreneur. She is founder of daily tech newsletter, ThePLUG, where she leads content strategy, business partnerships, and growth of the only newsletter dedicated to highlighting the significant voices of black founders and... Read More →

Tia Bethea is the Community Impact Manager for Google Fiber in Raleigh + Durham.  In her current role she works to support programs and partnerships that focus on community, technology, and access to the internet.   Prior to Google Fiber, Tia served as the Assistant Director... Read More →

Cedric Brown is the Chief of Community Engagement at the Kapor Center for Social Impact, working to increase diverse representation in the high tech sector. He has 20+ years of experience as a funder, convener, and adviser, including collaborations with the Obama White House Office of Science and Tech Policy, the UNCF HBCU Innovation Summit, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaa... Read More →

Aisha is a Los Angeles native who recently joined the American Underground team as Director of Partnerships, focusing on creating connections between corporate, startup, and community companies and organizations. Previously, she managed two programs at Code2040, a Bay Area based nonprofit... Read More →

Aaron is the CEO and Founder of Clearly Innovative Inc., a minority-owned digital solutions provider headquartered in Washington DC. The firm shapes ideas into viable products and transforms clients’ existing technologies into stunning digital solutions. Clearly Innovative is a leader in early adaption and implementation of cutting edge... Read More →