Amanda Spann is an innovation strategist and app entrepreneur with a focus on empowering individuals and institutions to design, launch, and grow new products and entrepreneurship ecosystems. With a background in marketing and brand development, Amanda has made significant strides in supporting the Black tech community and fostering innovation among underrepresented groups. Her work is characterized by a commitment to creating platforms that enable collaboration and success for entrepreneurs globally.
Amanda's journey began with her education at Florida State University and Georgetown University, which laid the foundation for her career in tech and entrepreneurship. She co-founded Blerdology, a social platform that unites the Black tech community through events like hackathons, encouraging engagement and innovation. This initiative was pivotal in sparking interest and providing support for minority entrepreneurs to develop their apps and web-based ventures.
In addition to Blerdology, Amanda co-founded TipHub, a platform designed for entrepreneurs in the African diaspora. TipHub hosts the annual Diaspora Demo Day, offering mentorship and support to African-led startups. Her work extends to The App Accelerator, a program that helps non-technical entrepreneurs build their first mobile apps, fostering innovation within the HBCU community.
Amanda's contributions have not gone unnoticed. She has been recognized as one of Business Insider’s 30 Most Important Women in Tech Under 30 and has been featured in prominent publications such as Wired, TechCrunch, and Fast Company. Her podcast, MVP (Minimal Viable Podcast), has achieved high rankings in various countries, further showcasing her influence in the tech industry.
Throughout her career, Amanda has coached and consulted over 30,000 entrepreneurs worldwide, providing them with the tools and insights needed to overcome challenges and succeed. Her work is a testament to her dedication to creating inclusive economies and supporting emerging markets. Amanda continues to inspire and empower through her speaking engagements and collaborations with corporations and institutions, making her a sought-after voice in the world of innovation and entrepreneurship.
When it comes to building tech-enabled solutions, it takes both programming and non-technological skills to produce a comprehensive, cohesive product. Yet communicating with your opposite-brained colleagues can often feel like a hurdle to project success. In this talk, Amanda Spann leverages her experience in corporate communication and instructional design to provide success strategies for speaking, collaborating and connecting in terms your teammates can understand.
Your ideas have value, even if you don’t believe you have the expertise to execute them yourself. As a tech founder who’s built a portfolio of app without ever writing a line of code Amanda Spann knows a thing or two about overcoming technical limitations to achieve success. In this talk Amanda will outline the tools, resources and know-how you’ll need to acquire when starting up as a non-technical founder and provide you with insights on how best compliment the skills and expertise of your technical partners.
Amanda Spann shares actionable strategies to help start-ups secure premium press placements and foster lasting relationships with journalists. Addressing the challenges of standing out in a crowded marketplace, she offers insights into crafting compelling pitches and building a brand that resonates with the media. With her dynamic and practical approach, Amanda empowers entrepreneurs to navigate the competitive world of publicity and elevate their start-ups through impactful storytelling.
In a world where black women only hold 3% of all computing professions, Amanda Spann has often dealt with feeling out of place in the workplace and beyond. While some feelings are natural, failing to address imposter syndrome can undermine your confidence and affect your bottom line. In this talk she will provide you with actionable tips to overcome doubt and separate feelings from facts while staying sane along the journey.
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