(Ep. 080) The Atlanta Tech Ecosystem Unplugged with Ariel Lopez

In this episode of Black Tech Unplugged, host Deena McKay, chats with Ariel Lopez. Ariel is the Founder and CEO of Knac, a hiring platform that reduces bias in the application process and a known tech mover in Atlanta. On this episode we discuss Atlanta's booming tech ecosystem, the city's connection to capital, and Ariel's previous career as a career coach and tech recruiter. Also, Ariel offers valuable advice on navigating a tech career during challenging times. Tune in to hear Ariel's insights on the future of work and making the job search more human. Full show notes at: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2023/10/02/ep-080-ariel-lopez-unplugged/ Connect with Ariel: • LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariel-lopez/ • Twitter | https://twitter.com/ArielLopez__ • Instagram | https://www. instagram.com/ariellopez__xo • Personal website | www.arieldlopez.com • Knac | www.knac.io

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Black Tech Unplugged, hosted by Deena McKay, is a podcast that shares the authentic stories of Blacks in tech. Not only do you learn the stories of individuals in tech, but you learn about their successes, failures, resources and most importantly the skills you need in your toolkit to be successful in tech. Each episode is meant to inspire, motivate, and empower those in tech or looking to get into the industry.