What we’re about
Welcome to the Obsidi® Tech Talks!
Obsidi® Tech Talks is a free virtual, hybrid, or in-person event series hosted by the Black Professionals in Tech Network, home of Obsidi®.
It's your opportunity to unlock career opportunities, build industry connections, and take your career to the next level by connecting with a community of Black tech professionals who want to support you!
Attendee Benefits:
Connect with Tech Recruiters & Hiring Managers
Did you know that tech recruiters and hiring managers are present at each of our Obsidi® Tech Talks and are looking to hire Black professionals like you?
Learn New Skills & Enrich Your Network
With a growing network of 90K+ Black tech professionals, Obsidi ® Tech Talks allows you to connect with people in different fields of practice and industries with the knowledge you need to advance your career.
Access Jobs & Untapped Opportunities
Each Obsidi® Tech Talk connects you with seasoned professionals who can enrich your network and help you discover untapped opportunities.
What are you waiting for? Sign up for all of our future Obisidi® Tech Talks now!
Upcoming events
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2025 BFUTR Global Tech Summit
International Centre , 6100 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON, CAFrom AI and automation to boardroom inclusion and bold tech leadership, this year’s BFUTR Global Tech Summit is tackling it all under the theme: 🔷 “The New World of Work.”
🗓️ November 6–7, 2025
📍 Toronto, Canada 🎟️ Passes now available at bfutr.comThis is the world’s largest gathering of Black tech professionals—bringing together 20,000+ innovators, executives, creatives, and allies from across the globe for two unforgettable days of learning, networking, and career-making collisions.
What’s in store?
✅ 70+ tech talks and career growth sessions
✅ Mainstage headliners like Bozoma Saint John & Dan Schulman
✅ The launch of Black Tech Week North across several Canadian cities
✅ Executive networking, hiring lounges, and next-gen product demosWhether you’re a software engineer, senior leader, founder, or future exec—BFUTR 2025 is the space to be seen, grow, and build what’s next.
🔗 Secure your pass → bfutr.com
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Online1 attendee from 4 groupsFunding Fundamentals: Securing Resources to Fuel Your Vision
You’ve got the vision. Now it’s time to fund it.
Whether you’re bootstrapping your startup, applying for your first grant, or gearing up to pitch investors, understanding how to fund your business is key to sustainable growth.
In this Obsidi® Tech Talk—powered by Black Engineers Canada—we’re bringing together financial strategists, investors, and founders to break down the complex funding landscape into actionable insights. You’ll leave with the clarity and confidence to take your next step—whether that’s applying for a grant, refining your pitch deck, or finally saying “yes” to outside capital.
🎯 What you’ll learn:
- Which funding path is right for your business: grants, bootstrapping, angels, or VCs
- How to build a compelling financial model that attracts investors
- What funders actually look for in early-stage startups
- How to build long-term relationships with VCs, grant agencies, and angel investors
This session is perfect for:
- Early-stage startup founders and solopreneurs
- Engineers transitioning into entrepreneurship
- Builders preparing for pre-seed or seed rounds
- Anyone struggling to identify the right funding opportunities
📅 November 2025 | Hosted virtually
🔗 Register via Obsidi® → CLICK HERE
Past events
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