MADE Magazine Issue 8 | Page 53

MADECONNECTIONS Upon entry each ally/ guest identified themselves as an Explorer, Builder or Trailblazer by LED color-coded pins provided by BTM. This visual assisted guests in determining how they could contribute to the black tech ecosystem. The sky is the limit for Black Tech Mecca. We are excited to see how this community of tech entrepreneurs and professionals can develop a thriving tech ecosystem in Chicago for the global black community and ultimately change the world through technology. ◊ Our goals is to to share our progress, show you our potential, and bring you on board as our ally.” CLICK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BTM ELLIOT FABIAN Founder & CEO of Black Tech Mecca Inc. gave a presentation on the mission of BTM which is to transform Chicago into the ‘Global Black Tech Mecca’. mademagazine.com 53