Growing Indigenous Tech pt.2 – Plato Tech

Join us for the exciting second part of our Growing Indigenous Tech series on PLATO Panel Talks. In this episode, we delve into the entrepreneurial journey of Indigenous tech founders with guest host Ryan St. Germaine (CEO and Founder of Indigenous Tech Circle). The panel is a dynamic discussion with guests Bobbie Racette (CEO & Founder of Virtual Gurus) and Jayde Pelly (Founder of JDP Software Solutions & Associate Consultant, PLATO). They share their unique experiences and insights on the importance of mentorship, community support, and the potential for Indigenous entrepreneurs to start their tech businesses. Discover how these trailblazers leverage technology to create opportunities for their communities and the transformative impact of building Indigenous-led enterprises in the tech space.

Episode Transcript:

Mike Hrycyk (00:00):

Hello everyone. Welcome to another episode of PLATO Panel Talks. I’m Mike Hrycyk, and today, I am happy to bring you the second part of our Growing Indigenous Tech series. In the first part, PLATO President and co-founder Denis Carignan joined our guest host Ryan St. Germaine, the founder of Indigenous Tech Circle, which PLATO is a proud part of, to start a conversation about the importance of mentorship, community support, and capacity building.

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