Civic hacknight #295 VIRTUAL - What I learned as a non-technical techie

• Topic:
  From learning earth science to struggling to break into tech, to eventually co-founding my own edtech startup, I just want to share 5 interesting things I learned along this journey so far!

• Speakers:
  Helen is an earth scientist turned product manager turned startup founder. After leaving her mark at companies such as Zynga, Microsoft, and Github, she's gone on to co-found Co.Lab, an education platform that upskills and empowers technologists with project-based, cross-functional learning. Helen is especially passionate about thought diversity, the power of learning by doing, and cute cats.

Slide deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19xXJKJ5umFaYdWGqbFd97xDV7KIfnW_3r9hOuC0z6Yc/edit?usp=sharing

• Check-in details:
  Join us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85847811289?pwd=THhwOEQvTlh5R3QvbWxha25xTWdGUT09
  Webcams and mics optional, but encouraged!

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• Accessibility:

We're exploring ways to make our online hacknights more accessible. At the moment we provide video and audio of the presentation through Zoom and automated closed captioning through Rev.com.

• About Us:

Our weekly civic tech hacknights bring together Torontonians (designers, coders, urban planners, government staff, mappers, policy-makers, students, communications strategists, community organizers, and more) who share an interest in making Toronto more responsive, prosperous, sustainable, and equitable through design, tech, and data. Come and be part of it!

• Agenda:

7:00-7:20 = Welcome and Introductions
7:20-7:50 = Presentation and Q&A/discussion
7:50-9:00 = Breakout groups (go make something!)
> 9:00 = Civic Tech Toronto Virtual Hang Out

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