Joshua Ogundu

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Joshua Ogundu

Joshua Ogundu writes about the happenings around the tech industry and what they mean for employees, founders, investors and those looking to break into the industry and has been profiled in Techcrunch, USA Today, Cosmo & CNBC about his work across the tech industry

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Op-Ed: I Believe AI Will Be The First Technical Breakthrough That Won't Increase Employment

A.I is not going to increase employment like previous innovations have and thats going to be bad for employment in the tech industry

Sep 25, 2025

Op-Ed: Fawn Weaver May Have Focused Too Much On Being A Personality Than Being A Professional And Founder

Fawn Weaver is another story of when founders of color focus too much on being a personality vs a professional

Aug 27, 2025

Op-Ed: Is LinkedIn Still A Safe Space For Black Professionals Now That Folks Have Migrated To It From Other Platforms?

As social networks have become less about connection and more about content has that changed LinkedIns value for people of color?

Aug 18, 2025

Op-Ed: Could AI’s Growth Fuel Racism In Black Communities?

Progress will always come at a cost, but it looks like the progress for AI will cost marginalized communities the most.

Aug 12, 2025

Op-Ed: From Adobe To AI — How Tech Keeps Breaking Down Creative Barriers

AI has changed how brands are approaching marketing, so it is changing what a career in marketing will look like going forward.

Aug 1, 2025

Op-Ed: Trump Supporters In Tech Should Stop Blaming DEI For Why Their Kids Can't Get Into 'Good' Schools

DEI and immigration are not the reasons your kid can't get into college, but tech industry trump supporters think so.

Jul 30, 2025

Op-Ed: Should You Depend On AI To Navigate Legal Issues?

While AI can be helpful in creating images and videos, it may not be advisable to use in navigating legal issues.

Jul 25, 2025

Op-Ed: Could AI Technology Prevent The Surge Of Achilles Injuries In NBA Basketball?

A.I has come for the world of white collar work, but it is also changing what it looks like to work in sports

Jul 11, 2025

Op-Ed: I Don’t Think Studying Computer Science Leads To A Stable Career

Computer science used to be the most probable path to financial prosperity, but that does not seem to be the case in the age of A.I

Jul 7, 2025

Op-Ed: With Venture Capital On The Decline, Will Black VCs Be Left Behind?

Investments into new venture capital firms are on a steep decline, and that will impact Black dealmakers and Black ideas the most.

Jun 20, 2025

Op-Ed: Is Apple Still Iconic Or Is It Old News?

Apple has had some flops lately, can the company come back to consumer relevance or are they done for good?

Jun 18, 2025

Op-Ed: Data Centers Are Needed For AI, But Black Communities Could End Up Paying The Cost

Data centers that enable the production and consumption of AI are popular but who pays the cost of their creation?

Jun 5, 2025

Op-Ed: Trump's Tariffs Rocked Industries Across The Globe, But There’s More To Why Products Are Becoming Less Affordable

Fast fashion is not the only type of fashion becoming less affordable, retail giants like Nike have said they will be hiking prices as well.

May 29, 2025

Op-Ed: Donald Trump’s First 100 Days Sent The Tech Industry Into Survival Mode

President Donald Trump was supposed to open up a favorable business environment for the tech industry, that does not look likely.

May 22, 2025

Op-Ed: AI Might Not Take Your Job, But It Could Make It Harder To Get A New One

AI has caused managers, founders, and CEOs alike to embrace pushing the limits of AI before hiring new people.

May 14, 2025