Tech Networking Mixer for Black, Latino, API & Indigenous Professionals

Tech Networking Mixer for Black, Latino, API & Indigenous Professionals & Allies Hosted by WeAre x Town Strides x The Black Neighborhood

Date: June 4, 2025

Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Location: Kinfolx Oakland, 1951 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612

Complimentary glass of wine or beer to the first 25 guests who join WeAre.

Join us for an evening of fun and networking with fellow Black, Latino, API and Indigenous professionals in Tech and Sustainability.

Hosted by WeAre, The Black Neighborhood, Town Strides and Kinfolx Cafe the in-person event is guaranteed to expand your network and share the latest insights for funding options and tax shelters for both individuals and entrepreneurs.

Event Activities

6 - 6:30PM: Networking

6:30 - 7PM: Live Q&A session featuring SBA loan expert, Mike Dang of CDC Consultants

7 - 7:15PM: Tax shelter strategies our parents never taught us, featuring Jett Taxes

7:15 - 8PM: Networking

Why Attend - Your Network Is Your Net Worth Now more than ever, we need spaces that open doors and move power. Consider this:

• 85% of jobs are filled through personal connections
• 70% of jobs are never publicly posted
• Less than 2% of VC tech funding goes to Black-led companies

These numbers tell a clear story: access, opportunity, and funding don’t always happen through traditional paths. That’s why gatherings like this matter.

Attend to:

• Connect with professionals in Tech and Sustainability who share your culture, values and lived experiences
• Learn insider strategies for sheltering your 2025 funds from a tax expert
• Learn what SBA lenders are really looking for to strengthen your next move
  
  Who Should Attend

• Professionals, entrepreneurs, inventors and investors in tech or sustainability
• Champions for the advancement equity and innovation

Allies from all ethnic backgrounds are welcome to attend—WeAre events and community is a space for everyone committed to closing the global racial wealth gap.

RSVP now.

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SBA Expert Mike Dang:

Mike Dang, experienced in small business banking, provides financing to small businesses across the country, with a focus on California, Arizona, Nevada, as well as the metro areas of Dallas-Fort Worth, Washington D.C., Miami, Detroit, and Atlanta.

Knowledge and Experience

As part of the CDC Small Business Finance, the #1 SBA Community Advantage lender in the nation, Mike assists small business owners in gaining access to the capital that they need to grow or expand. With over 20 years of experience in business, lending, and finance, Mike brings a dedication to customer service and a depth of financial knowledge to his clients. Fluent in Vietnamese, Mike ensures effective communication with a diverse range of entrepreneurs in his community. Mike’s expertise makes him a great resource to have throughout the loan process. He focuses on helping entrepreneurs in his community to achieve their business goals.

SBA Community Advantage Small Business Loans

• Access from $30,000 – $350,000
• Multiple loan options, including SBA products
• A monthly payment you can afford
• Fixed and variable rates available to meet your needs
• Collateral not needed for approval
• Up to 10 year terms
• Improve cash flow
• Complimentary business advising
• Spanish-speaking representatives available throughout the process
  

About the event hosts

WeAre

WeAre is the only free members-only professional network alliance decreasing the racial wealth gap by connecting and increasing the numbers of Black, Latino, Asian Pacific Islander (API), and Indigenous professionals in the industries of Sustainability and Technology.

WeAre brings together entrepreneurs, inventors, students and professionals through events and resources that support professional growth, learning, innovation, and leadership. By driving connection, inspiration, and motivation, WeAre is transforming Sustainability and Technology into industries where Black, Latino, API, and Indigenous people prosper and excel.

Increase your network in Tech and Sustainability. Join WeAre for free.

The Black Neighborhood

The Black Neighborhood (TBN) is a nonprofit organization founded by five Black men from Richmond and Oakland, California. Their mission is to empower and uplift Black communities by creating safe spaces that foster growth, connection, and wellness.

TBN offers a variety of programs designed to support and strengthen the community:​

• TBN Scholarship Fund: Provides financial assistance to Black students pursuing higher education.​
• Youth Empowerment Program: Offers mentorship, educational support, and skill-building activities to help young individuals realize their full potential.​
• Mental Health Hikes: Organizes monthly hikes to promote mental well-being and community bonding.
• TBN Socials: Hosts events like game days, book clubs, and happy hours to build community connections.​
• Community Resources: Distributes essential items such as groceries and holiday gifts to families in need.

Through these initiatives, TBN aims to create a supportive environment where Black communities can thrive.​Log in or sign up to view+5The Black Neighborhood+5Cause IQ: Intelligence on nonprofits+5

For more information or to get involved, visit their website.

The Black Neighborhood

The Black Neighborhood (TBN) is a nonprofit organization founded by five Black men from Richmond and Oakland, California. Their mission is to empower and uplift Black communities by creating safe spaces that foster growth, connection, and wellness.

TBN offers a variety of programs designed to support and strengthen the community:​

• TBN Scholarship Fund: Provides financial assistance to Black students pursuing higher education.​
• Youth Empowerment Program: Offers mentorship, educational support, and skill-building activities to help young individuals realize their full potential.​
• Mental Health Hikes: Organizes monthly hikes to promote mental well-being and community bonding.
• TBN Socials: Hosts events like game days, book clubs, and happy hours to build community connections.​
• Community Resources: Distributes essential items such as groceries and holiday gifts to families in need.

Through these initiatives, TBN aims to create a supportive environment where Black communities can thrive.​Log in or sign up to view+5The Black Neighborhood+5Cause IQ: Intelligence on nonprofits+5

For more information or to get involved, visit their website.

Town Strides

A wellness collective serving the Bay Area, proudly repping THE TOWN and reshaping how our community thinks about fitness, Town Strides hosts weekly runs, social events, group fitness classes, and more.

Town Strides is a run club is for all levels, with a variety of pace groups you can choose from each week including running, walking, and walk/run intervals. Town Strides is the perfect space to challenge yourself and improve with consistency, no matter what level! Learn more!