Civic Hacknight #456: Steps towards finding meaning in software (VIRTUAL)

This is the virtual registration for this event.

Topic: In this talk Max and Serena will share their journey from working in big tech to leaving their jobs to use the same data and software skills to build community-driven technology. Attendees will learn about the challenges and opportunities that come from working with mission-driven organizations, and the different ways that technology can be used to drive positive change in their communities.

Speakers: Serena Peruzzo & Max Veytsman
Serena is a co-founder at 1RG where she leads the design and implementation of data driven solutions for nonprofits and progressive organizations. She has over a decade of experience at the intersection of machine learning, statistics and business.

Max is a co-founder of 1RG, where he leads the software practice. He's a professional hacker, turned entrepreneur with a love for building products.

Agenda:

7:00-7:20 = Welcome and Introductions7:20-7:50 = Presentation and Q&A/discussion7:50-9:00 = Breakout groupsCode of Conduct:

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