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February 16, 2024
For the second year in a row, BMO is presenting the Black Professionals in Tech Network (BPTN) Obsidi® Awards. The only initiative of its kind in Canada, these awards spotlight exceptionally accomplished Black tech professionals, Black-led organizations, and allies making strides in the industry.
February 16, 2024
Lekan Olawoye, Founder of the Black Professionals Technology Network & OBSIDI, shares information about the CIO Responsible Development roundtable and why diversity and inclusion in building technology and teams is critical to building better tech and business.
February 15, 2024
Lekan Olawoye, Founder and CEO, BPTN & Obsidi, talks about the Obsidi platform and building community and networking for Black technology professionals.
February 25, 2022
Highly educated, brilliantly talented, relentlessly motivated Black professionals continue to face invisible barriers to advancement in the tech industry.
February 3, 2022
A Toronto-based organization dubbed the Black Professionals in Tech Network is launching a new platform for recruitment, events, and networking to encourage companies to hire Black talent.
February 2, 2022
Obsidi platform launched to help Black tech professionals with career opportunities
February 1, 2022
The Black Professionals in Tech Network is launching a new platform for recruitment, events and networking to encourage companies to hire Black talent.
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