TECH TOGETHER

Join Us at TECH TOGETHER!

A Forum for Connection, Curiosity, and Collaboration

Tech Together is a welcoming forum for people at every stage of their journey — from aspiring founders to seasoned leaders — to come together, share ideas, and engage in collaborative conversations that rarely happen elsewhere.

This event is an opportunity to:

• Meet others who are curious about starting businesses and making a positive impact.
• Build community among Toledo’s most creative and forward-thinking minds.
• Ask questions, connect, and learn in a space where everyone — regardless of experience or technical background — is valued and heard.

Together, we’ll catalyze our collective energy to reimagine what’s possible when diverse and active voices work together to build an inclusive innovation ecosystem.

Panel Discussion

The evening will feature a dynamic panel of local and regional leaders sharing their experiences navigating the tech and entrepreneurial ecosystems, addressing pressing questions that impact our community.

The conversation will explore topics like minority representation in tech, access to capital, authentic leadership, and how collaboration can drive equity and innovation in Toledo and beyond.

Panel Host: Marcus Harrison, Director of Marketing & Communications, WGTE Public Media

Panelists:

• David Ross — Creative Placemaking Coordinator, The Arts Commission
• Diana Patton — CEO, Rise With Diana
• Ebony Carter — VP of Minority Business Services & Director of MBAC
• Dalien Ahiekpor — Senior Technical Account Manager, AWS

Event Host: LeSean Shaw, Vice President of EmpoweredAI & COO of Actual Reality Technologies.

🎟️ The first 100 attendees will receive a free drink ticket, courtesy of our sponsor, The Smith & Jones Family Foundation.

Guests are encouraged to stay after the event to connect directly with the event host, panel host, and panelists for continued conversation and networking.