Empowering Black & Brown Men
To Be Leaders In The Tech Industry.
The Icon Project’s mission is to build emotional intelligence to advance the success of Black and Brown men in tech around the world.
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The Vision
A world where Black and Brown men empower each other to become leaders in the tech industry.
Programs
Icon Events
Icon Events create space for Black and Brown men in tech to speak candidly about their experiences and collaborate with each other on solutions that help them achieve greatness. Icon events are for founders, entrepreneurs, executives, leaders, etc. in tech.
Mentorship Program
The Icon Mentorship Program facilitates key relationships for entrepreneurs to become leaders in tech.
Community
The Icon Community is an invite-only platform that provides a safe space for Black and Brown men in tech.
Focus Areas
The Icon Project’s mission is to build emotional intelligence to advance the success of Black and Brown men in tech through seven key areas.
Creating experiences to enhance the mental and physical wellness of Black and Brown men.
Addressing the culture influence, workplace culture, and upbringing that intersects with the impact of Black and Brown men around the world.
Creating educational opportunities for Black and Brown men to explore the pathways to becoming Venture Capital investors.
Supporting Black and Brown Men to become successful entrepreneurs and startup founders.
Exploring how to leverage the power Black and Brown men have in entertainment and amplify the stories they tell.
Establishing frameworks for Black and Brown men to lead.
Addressing what role Black and Brown men can have as allies and what allies are needed for them to succeed.
Vison
First Year Objectives
1. Create a global mentorship network of 1,000 Black and Brown men in tech.
2. Train 100 new Black and Brown investors.
3. Launch SHIFT Report on Black and Brown men who are startup founders and investors.
4. Provide mental health and wellness tools and resources to support Black and Brown men.
5. Host Icon Summits in New York and San Francisco.
6. Launch Icon Summits around the globe.
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