On this episode of Black Tech Unplugged, host Deena McKay interviews William A. Adams, an award-winning D&I innovator, engineering trailblazer, and philanthropist. 

With over 35 years of experience in software engineering and as one of the first Black entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley, William shares his journey and accomplishments. He discusses his role as the first technical advisor to the CTO of Microsoft and his creation of the LEAP program, which has revolutionized access to jobs and careers for underserved communities. Tune in to hear William's inspiring story and his insights on techquity.

Full show notes here: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2023/08/15/ep-077-william-a-adams-unplugged/
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Connect with William A. Adams:
• Email: requests@william-a-adams.net   
• Website | http://william-a-adams.com/  
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thewilliamaadams  
• Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WilliamAAdamsWAAV
• Twitter | https://twitter.com/LeapToTech  
• Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thewilliamaadams/
• YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@waavstudio9960
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Black Tech Unplugged

(Ep. 077) Techquity Unplugged with William A. Adams

Black Tech Unplugged, hosted by Deena McKay, is a podcast that shares the authentic stories of Blacks in tech. Not only do you learn the stories of individuals in tech, but you learn about their successes, failures, resources and most importantly the skills you need in your toolkit to be successful in tech. Each episode is meant to inspire, motivate, and empower those in tech or looking to get into the industry.

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