As an organization if you're is serious about doing right by Black people and inclusion as a whole, you have to invest in the future.
You have to start investing in these communities earlier. Making an effort to try and create roles
that would allow more people opportunities to get their foot in the door.
Black people collectively across the world have been marginalized. We've been robbed the chance to build the infrastructure to help facilitate more people into senior positions.
You need to be accessible WAY EARLIER. Foster the future and make things more accessible to them. Being more open to having Senior Black Talent is great but..there are only SO many of us in that space. Not enough of us get a fair shot to advance like that. That's systemic racism.
It would be more impactful to open up more entry-level positions that allow people to grow into the leaders you want.
Invest in the development of your staff and culture so you can foster a Junior Dev today and turn them into the Architect that you need tomorrow.
Okay this is birthed from a frustration I'm experiencing.
I've been trying to help a young man named Courtney break into the Tech scene as a Sales pro.
He's a fresh grad and he made his sales bones killing it in Door 2 Door sales for Sick kids.
Do you know HOW HARD that is?
I've managed to get him a few interviews with some Tech Startups but the feedback has been TRASH.
This was the reason I created a candidate commitment clause in JupiterHRs TOS because the feedback was BS.
Not a Cultural Fit or We need someone with existing SAAS experience.
How can you preach Inclusiveness and doing better but yet remain inaccessible? It's either hypocrisy or blindness or performative. I don't know what to call it specifically but it angers me. Like I am WELL CHEESED and annoyed to see this type of bullshit continue.
I am actually. OFFICIALLY issuing a challenge.
If you're following me and you say you care about DEI and you need a Sales Professional.
Let me put you in touch with Courtney. He has all the intangibles you need in a successful Sales rep. He's JUST lacking SAAS knowledge.
But that's something you can Teach.
You can't learn how to be fearless when cold calling. You can't learn how to take 50 nos to the face and not take it personally. You can't learn how to be charming, funny, and personable.
You can learn value propositions, how a product and industry works.
But the core stuff of being successful in Sales?
You either got it or you don't.
Coffee is for closers and Courtney would be pulling all-nighters from the caffeine in his system.
I stake my rep on that.
He's based in Toronto, Canada. He's a hard worker, a HUSTLER, and someone that in a few years would become a successful Sales leader. He just needs a fair shot.
DM me to get in touch with Courtney. There is no Recruitment/Agency fee attached. We need more of this. PERIOD.
Here’s a cleaner, stronger script for “Tell me about yourself” that sounds like a real person and still checks the boxes.
Use this structure: Present role and strengths, proof, why you’re here, close.
Script:
“Sure. Right now I’m a [current role] with about [X years] in [space], and my lane is [2 to 3 strengths that match the job]. Most of my work has been focused on [type of problems you solve] and getting results in [tools, environments, stakeholders].
In my last role at [Company], I [did a specific thing] and that led to [clear outcome]. Another example is when I [second specific thing], which improved [result]. So I’m used to coming in, learning fast, and delivering without needing a ton of hand holding.
The reason I’m talking to you is because this role is a step deeper into [what this job emphasizes], and your team is doing [specific thing about the company or team] that I want to be part of. I’m looking for a place where I can bring my strengths in [strengths] and take on bigger scope over time.
So that’s the quick version. Happy to go deeper on anything you want.”
Black people, You've probably seen me talk about my mission to help 500 Black people get new jobs in tech.
And you've probably asked yourself, "how do I become a part of that?"
Here's exactly how:
1:1 Career Coaching
This is the most direct path. We build a personalized strategy around your background, your target role, and what the market looks like right now. You stop guessing and start moving with a plan that's actually built for you.
My free Skool community is the most accessible way to get into this. You get live workshops, proven job search frameworks, and a community of people who are actively in the process and winning. If you're not ready for 1:1 coaching yet, this is where you start building the foundation that gets you there.
If you’re a Black developer in Canada with strong full stack experience and you’re looking for a remote role paying $125K–$145K CAD, I can refer you directly to the hiring manager for an Intermediate Full Stack Developer role at Proof (legal tech).
They’re looking for someone who can build and maintain scalable backend services, develop modern interfaces with React and TypeScript, and ship high impact features across a rapidly growing platform used by thousands of law firms.
If you have 1 to 3 years of full stack experience and have worked on production systems, APIs, or modern web apps, they would love to talk with you.
If you’d like to be considered for a FREE referral please submit your resume here and put “FS Dev – Proof” in the job title field so we can route your application correctly: jupiterhr.ca/get-referral
I want Black people to learn this early, if you do not document your impact, someone else will shrink it until it fits their comfort and their budget. That’s why I always say Stay Dangerous, because staying dangerous is how you avoid getting played at work.
I learned it when I resigned from one of many toxic workplaces. The environment was already draining, but what pushed me over the edge was how comfortable they were letting me carry weight without naming it or valuing it.
When I gave notice, the tone changed very fast. I heard, “You’ve been such a big part of this team,” “We didn’t realize you were feeling this way,” and “What would it take to keep you.”
You might see the title AI Architect floating around and not really know what the job is. It is one of the fastest growing roles in tech, and most people misunderstand it. Here is what the role actually does.
What It Is
An AI Architect designs the systems, workflows, and infrastructure that let a company use artificial intelligence in a real, functional way. They are not just building models. They are making decisions about how AI fits into the business, what tools get used, how data flows, and how everything stays secure and reliable.
What They Do
They map out how AI will support the company’s goals. They work with engineering, product, data, and leadership to decide which problems AI should solve. They choose the right models or tools, design the pipelines, and make sure the systems can scale. They also keep an eye on ethics, compliance, and risk because bad AI decisions can expose a company fast.
Black people, be careful with the coworker who always comes to you for help but never brings your name into the room.
It usually starts small.
They ask for your take on something.
They need help shaping a message.
They want feedback on a solution.
You give them the clarity they did not have.
Then the meeting comes. Suddenly the idea is theirs. The strategy is theirs. The win is theirs.