From Corporate to Founder: Bianca Jackson's Journey to Building BrickRose Exchange (Part 2)

Bianca Jackson on Tech Innovation, Human-Centric Leadership, & Building Brickrose Exchange

Join us for part II of a captivating conversation with Bianca Jackson, tech innovator and founder of Brickrose Exchange. We explore:

• Pioneering AR/VR: Bianca's early fascination with technology and her groundbreaking work in augmented and virtual reality.


• The Humanist Technologist: The importance of empathy in tech and how Bianca integrates it into her work as a consultant and advisor.


• Building Brickrose Exchange: The challenges and triumphs of creating a company, from assembling a team to navigating investor relationships.


• Leadership Lessons: Bianca's insights on effective leadership, company culture, and staying true to your values as a founder.


• Black Tech Space: Addressing the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Black professionals in the technology industry.

This episode is packed with valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, tech professionals, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and humanity.

Keywords: Bianca Jackson, Brickrose Exchange, tech innovation, AR/VR, humanist technologist, leadership, company culture, Black tech space, entrepreneurship.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Early Interest in Tech

03:00 Pulitzer Prize-Winning Project and Humanistic Approach

07:56 Balancing Efficiency and Human Impact in Tech

13:01 Navigating the Tech Industry as a Humanist Technologist

23:54 Innovation Consultant and Identifying Organizational Challenges

28:54 The Importance of Execution

33:27 Building a Team for Brickrose Exchange

39:17 Creating a Culture that Thrives

46:23 Choosing the Right Investors and Advisors

51:23 Being Honest About Who You Are as a Founder

56:04 Dealing with Clashes and Pushback

59:31 Navigating Challenges in the Black Tech Space

01:00:53 Completing the Purposeful Professional Statement