Every 3rd Tuesday | Raleigh, NC
#MMSTriangle brings together ImBlackInTech members, potential members and friends in the Research Triangle Park (RTP) area to mingle in a comfortable environment, share ideas, and build trust and rapport.
NETWORKING | COCKTAILS | CONNECTIONS
WHO IS #MMSTRIANGLE FOR?
MEMBERS:
Current members in the ImBlackInTech Network
POTENTIAL MEMBERS:
Founders, Starters, enthusiasts, subject matter experts in the tech field, investors, and community leaders who seek to support and celebrate the growth and expansion of a community of Black and Latinx founders and professionals in the Research Triangle Park (RTP) tech ecosystem
LOCATION
American Underground
201 W Main St
Durham, NC 27701
PRESENTED BY
CURRENT / PAST HONORARY HOST COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Ed Ross
Founder & CEO, The Core Results
Rashad West
Founder, CX Labs
Angella Fraser
Founder & CEO, HeadSpace NC
Dana Calder
Strategic Account Manager, Spreedly
Dr. Sanda K. Johnson
CEO, SKJ Visioneering
Daisy Magnus-Aritey
Director, Code The Dream
Micah Gilmer
Senior Partner, Frontline Solutions
Dr. Reginald Parker
Founder, Optimal Solar
Dr. Brenda Reddix-Smalls
Professor of Law & IPLI Director, North Carolina Central University School of Law
Dr. Deborah Stroman
Entrepreneur and Professor, UNC
Derek Boone
Global Virtual Sales Account Manager, Cisco
Frank Pollock
President, The Pioneer Group
Awamary Lowe-Khan
Founder, Innovate Gambia
Dee McDougal
Senior Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion, Pacific Western Bank
Donald Thompson
Founder & CEO, Creative Allies and Walk West
Doug Speight
Executive Director, American Underground
Henry McKoy
Lecturer & Director of Entrepreneurship, North Carolina Central University School of Business
Richard Berryman
Co-Founder & Head of Business Development, SpokeHub
Jesica Averhart
Executive Director, Leadership Triangle
Talib Graves-Manns
Co-Founder, Point AB Consulting and Life on Autopilot
Tobias Rose
Founder, Kompleks Creative
Undi Hoffler
Director of Research Compliance, North Carolina Central University
Keith Pigues
Founder, Luminas Strategy
OFFICIAL HOST COMMITTEE
Tarryn Henry
Originally from Antigua, Tarryn Henry has dubbed Durham, NC as her US-based home since 2014. Tarryn started her career in tech supporting startup tech entrepreneurs through her work with American Underground. During her time at AU, she also served as the Google / Code2040 Diversity Coordinator for the Triangle region. Her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech industry led her to pursue the expansion of ImBlackInTech to NC. Tarryn is also the founder of Tarryn Henry Enterprises, a strategic planning company focused on operational development.
Ebony Johnson
As a natural connector, Ebony is passionate about creating community and bringing talented minds together. She is the founder of Ynobe Knows Events. With over 15 years in event planning and management, Ebony created Ynobe Knows to support minority owned businesses through impactful events, increased brand awareness, and by building a positive brand reputation in the community. Ebony is a proud graduate of Shaw University in Raleigh, NC.
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Walter Jennette
EVENT SPONSOR
201 W Main St
Durham, NC 27701
OFFICIAL SUPPORTERS
CONTACT US
Do you have questions about MMS? Interested in volunteering or joining the team? Inquiries about MMSTriangle sponsorship or partnership?
Please reach out, we’d love to hear from you.
triangle@imblackintech.com