Kode With Klossy is Closing the Gender Equity Gap in Technology: A Conversation With Osi Imeokparia

Osi Imeokparia, the CEO of Kode With Klossy, joins us for an organizational spotlight podcast episode. Kode With Klossy is a 501c3 nonprofit focused on closing the gender equity gap in tech. Technology has been the through line in Osi's multi-sector career across for-profit, nonprofit, philanthropic, and political organizations. Before joining Kode With Klossy, Osi worked in philanthropy as a Vice President of Technology and Head of Justice & Opportunity at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). Prior to CZI, Osi was the Chief Product Officer for the Hillary for America presidential campaign from launch to election day. Before pursuing philanthropic and nonprofit work, Osi spent 15+ years as a product leader in startup, mid-size, and large for-profit software organizations. While at Google, Osi spent almost a decade working on ad technology. At eBay, she worked on seller and trust & safety products for the marketplace, and she began her career at a venture-backed collaboration software startup.   You'll hear about: - Kode With Klossy's mission and initiatives. - Kode With Klossy's continuous support programs for young women and gender expansive youth ages 13 to 26. - The importance of community building when it comes to encouraging young people and minorities to experience the STEM field. - How Kode With Klossy teaches their scholars to be responsible, empowered builders and users of tech. - The incredible success of Kode With Klossy's programs.   Links Mentioned: - Read the Episode Transcript: https://www.honored.org/honoree/kode-with-klossy - Learn more about Kode With Klossy: https://www.kodewithklossy.com/ - Follow Kode With Klossy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kodewithklossy/?hl=en - Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honored/ - Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@honoredteachers - Follow us on X: https://x.com/honored/ - Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Honored.org/ - Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/honored.org   Episode Music Credits: - Music by DanaMusic: https://pixabay.com/users/danamusic-31920663/ - Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/