Black Futures
Black Futures: Founders, Funders & Allies in Tech
📍 Sausalito
🗓 Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, we’re gathering to celebrate the Black founders and funders driving innovation in tech, and the allies who support and invest in this future.
Join us for an evening bringing together Black founders, funders, operators, and allies shaping the future of technology.
This gathering is designed to spark meaningful conversations around alternative funding pathways, the ecosystems and resources founders are leveraging, and the networks opening doors for underrepresented builders in tech. We’ll explore how founders are navigating capital beyond traditional routes and how community plays a critical role in long-term success.
Speakers include:
Brendah Njiru, Founder & CEO of HOMY Robotics, a humanoid robotics startup building emotionally intelligent robots for senior care. Brendah previously co-founded WEHEAD Robotics and attended Cornell University, where she conducted neuroscience research with publications in leading scientific journals, including Nature and Brain.
More speakers to be announced.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, operator, or ally, this event is a space to connect, learn, and collectively invest in Black futures.
Come for the conversation.
Stay for the community.
Build the future together. 🚀
Event Schedule
6:00–6:45 PM — Arrival & Networking
Guest check-in, drinks, and informal networking.
6:45–7:00 PM — Welcome & Introduction
Hosted by Brendah Njiru and Bisi Obateru.
7:00–7:35 PM — Keynote Address
The Future of AI & Robotics
Exploring where AI stands today, how robotics is evolving across industries, and what the next 5–10 years may look like.
7:35–8:15 PM — Moderated Panel Discussion
How AI and Robotics Are Transforming Your Industry
Panelists will share how AI and robotics are impacting their sectors, real-world applications, key challenges, and future opportunities.
8:15–8:30 PM — Audience Q&A
8:30–10:00 PM — Post-Event Networking