The Black Professionals in Tech Network

About BPTN

The Black Professionals in Tech Network (BPTN) is bridging the network gap between Black talent and career opportunities across North America.

Bridging the network gap across North America!

We’re here to help Black professionals network, connect with one another, share resources and grow their careers. Our rapidly growing network counts over 50,000 Black professionals.

We provide our members with access to mentorship, skill-building opportunities, and a strong peer network to support professional growth and advancement. We also host events such as our weekly Global Masterclass series, the annual Global BFUTR Tech Summit, and more.

BPTN also helps partners attract, hire, retain and promote Black tech and business talent through pipeline building and internal culture development.

Our Mission

We are transforming the tech industry’s future by enabling communities of Black professionals to connect, learn and grow.

Our Vision

To be the global platform of choice for Black professionals and their allies.

What Are Some of Our Innovative Contributions to the Global Tech Ecosystem?

Community Building

We’ve created a unique space for Black professionals and allies can connect, share and learn through social engagements, thought leadership and formal networking events

Skill development

Provide professional training and resources to help our membership grow their skillset.

Talent acquisition & retention

Assist companies to reduce their “time to hire” and increase retention of diverse talent by connecting them to a curated pipeline of Black tech professionals. We also help them build a robust diversity, inclusion and belonging strategy.

Our Leadership Team

The Black Professionals in Tech Network (BPTN) is bridging the network gap between Black talent and career opportunities across North America.

Lekan Olawoye

Founder & CEO

Chilombo Olawoye

Global Chief Operations Officer

Nigel Fenty

Chief Financial Officer

Anirudh Sharma

VP of Product and Engineering

Matthew Douglas

Head of Sales

Heather Katz PhD

Head of Learning & Development

Ike Dimobi

Head of Performance Marketing