Black Tech Builders: Turning talent into ownership

Black Tech Builders: Turning talent into ownership Create Your Own Seat Got a business or product idea sitting in your notes app? It’s time to actually build it. Tech layoffs have been tough, but there is a silver lining: it has never been cheaper or easier to start something of your own. With new AI and tech tools, you don't need a massive budget or a huge team to bring an idea to life. Join us at Amazon HQ for a practical, no-nonsense evening designed to help you stop overthinking and start building. Who Should Come 📱 Notes App Idea Collectors: Anyone with a phone full of business concepts that have never seen the light of day. 🛡️ Plan B Seekers: People who don't have a side hustle yet, realize they need a backup plan for extra security in this market, but don't know where to start. 📈 Existing Side Hustlers: Anyone who already has a project running but needs the tools, knowledge, and team to actually scale it up. 🛠️ Tech Pros & Operators: Developers, designers, marketers, and project managers who want to build for themselves or join an early-stage team. What We’re Doing 💡 Real Founder Stories: Hear directly from Black founders who started from scratch and built real businesses. 🛠️ A Practical Workshop: Learn simple tools you can use immediately to turn your idea into a working product. 🤝 Find Your Team: Connect with designers, developers, and marketers. We'll help match you with co-builders after the event. 🚀 Get Noticed: Get your idea in front of people, programs, and investors looking to back Black founders. The Plan for the Night 6:00 PM – 6:15 PM: Arrival & Registration 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM: Founder Talks: How We Actually Built This 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM: Hands-On Workshop: Building Your Product Fast 8:15 PM – 9:00 PM: Team Matching & Networking The Details 📅 Date: Wednesday, 25th November 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Location: Amazon HQ, 1 Principal Place, London EC2A 2FA 🎟️ Cost: Free (Registration required) Note: Amazon security requires photo ID at the door. Make sure your name on Luma matches your ID.