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Wayne Sutton is a serial entrepreneur and founder of the Icon Project. The Icon Project mission is to build emotional intelligence to advance the success of Black and Brown men in tech. Wayne is also the co-founder of Change Catalyst and its Tech Inclusion programs. Change Catalyst builds inclusive tech ecosystems through strategic advising, startup programs and resources, and a series of events around the globe. Sutton’s experience includes years of establishing partnerships with large brands to early-stage startups. As a leading voice in diversity and inclusion in tech, Sutton shares his thoughts on solutions and culture in various media outlets where he has been featured in TechCrunch, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal. In addition to mentoring and advising early-stage startups, Sutton’s life goal is to educate entrepreneurs who are passionate about using technology to change the world.
Wayne Sutton is a serial entrepreneur and founder of the Icon Project. The Icon Project mission is to build emotional intelligence to advance the success of Black and Brown men in tech. Wayne is also the co-founder of Change Catalyst and its Tech Inclusion programs. Sutton’s experience includes years of establishing partnerships with large brands to early-stage startups. As a leading voice in diversity and inclusion in tech, Sutton shares his thoughts on solutions and culture in various media outlets where he has been featured in TechCrunch, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal. In addition to mentoring and advising early-stage startups, Sutton’s life goal is to educate entrepreneurs who are passionate about using technology to change the world.
Wayne has over 14 years of experience in technology, design and business development. Wayne has been recognized as one of the Silicon Valley 100 coolest people in tech, one of the 52 hottest new stars in Silicon Valley, one of the 46 Most Important African-Americans In Technology by Business Insider and one of the Top 100 most influential black people on social media in 2014.
In 2014 Wayne co-founded BUILDUP, a non-profit designed to support an inclusive ecosystem of entrepreneurs through educational workshops and fellows program for underrepresented tech founders. In 2011, Wayne co-founded the NewMe Accelerator, the first minority-led startup accelerator/incubator in Silicon Valley which was featured in CNN Black in America 4. Prior to NewMe he worked in media in Raleigh, NC for NBC17 and the News and Observer. In 2009 Wayne was the co-founder of TriOut, a mobile location-based startup in Raleigh, NC which exited. Wayne has worked with large brands, Inc 500 companies and advises several technology startups. With a passion for community, Wayne has organized Social Media Conferences, tech meetups, and hackathons such as the world’s first Food Hackathon, which assembled leading food innovators, chefs, developers, designers and entrepreneurs to collaborate on solutions in the food ecosystem.
Wayne has been featured on CNN, BBC, USA Today, TechCrunch, Mashable, Black Enterprise, and various online media outlets. Being an early adopter Wayne was one of the first 1000 users on Twitter which as lead to a loyal following not only on Twitter but Facebook and Google+. His blog SocialWayne.com has been ranked as one of the 50 best technology and social media blogs in the world over the years.
Wayne is a past TED attendee in 2012. With a passion for education and storytelling, Wayne has spoken at several universities and major internet and technology-focused conferences such as Stanford, UC Berkeley, Duke, UNC, NC State, TEDx, World Wide Web(WWW) Conference, O’Reilly Web 2.0 Expo, South By South West (SXSW), DockerCon 2015 and for the U.S. Embassy Jamaica during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2015.
Day 2: Yesterday’s adventure from Paso Robles to Long Beach, Ca along hwy 1 with a stop at @bikeshedmotoco in LA, catching up with friends with @changecatalysts. Today we cross the border into Baja!
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#revitadventure #revitriders #REVIT #revitrider
@revit_official @revit_adventure @revit_urban
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#mood #blackandredscramblers
#swipeleft …And we’re off! Photos from day 1, from SF to Baja, (Cabo) and back with @changecatalysts . Sometimes the biggest challenge to starting an adventure is just leaving. Today a 269 miles down hwy 1 to Long Beach.
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#revitadventure #revitriders #REVIT #revitrider
@revit_official @revit_adventure @revit_urban
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#mood #blackandredscramblers
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#SANFRANCISCO!!! I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Invite all your pals and come kick it with us at @TheMotoSocial.
👉 #TheMotoSocialSANFRANCISCO
EVENT DEETS:
WHEN: Tue. August. 16th from 7-9PM
WHERE: Toy Boat by Jane @toyboatbyjane
Addresss: 401 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
EVERYONE’S WELCOME!
EVERYONE’S INVITED!
BIKE OR NO BIKE!
GOOD VIBES ONLY!
#DontBeADudBeABud
@aquamans_lens, @changecatalysts, @waynesutton and @alvin_dizon are your local community hosts, so even if you come alone you'll automatically have a few new friends to chat with.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT / Rain or Shine ☀️/ 🌧
It doesn't matter what you ride or whether you ride at all. We're more about the people and motorcycles are the common thread. Ride down, walk down, cycle down, skate down, kite-surf down, or rollerblade down - it doesn't matter. Just come, find a legit place to park, grab a coffee and a snack and chat it up with all your new pals.
WE’RE STOKED TO HANG WITH YOU ALL!
Bring your friends!
Bring your kids!
Bring grandma and grandpa!
Bring your neighbors!
Bring your dogs!
Bring everyone you know!!!
ONCE A MONTH
3RD TUESDAY
7PM - 9PM
APR - OCT
SAME TIME | DIFFERENT PLACE | EACH MONTH
For more info 👉 www.themotosocial.com
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📸: @toyboatbyjane
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#TheMotoSocialSANFRANCISCO
#TheMotoSocial
#DontBeADudBeABud
#sanfrancisco #paintedladies views.. you know what, just going to keep photos, that’s what I enjoy doing. Not a fan of @instagram trying to be @tiktok .
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#SANFRANCISCO!!! Tomorrow’s the big day! Invite all your pals and come kick it with us at @TheMotoSocial.
👉 #TheMotoSocialSANFRANCISCO
EVENT DEETS:
WHEN: Tue. July. 19th from 7-9PM
WHERE: Bayshore. The Den @craftsmanwolves
Addresss: 1598 Yosemite Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
EVERYONE’S WELCOME!
EVERYONE’S INVITED!
BIKE OR NO BIKE!
GOOD VIBES ONLY!
#DontBeADudBeABud
@aquamans_lens, @changecatalysts, @waynesutton and @alvin_dizon are your local community hosts, so even if you come alone you'll automatically have a few new friends to chat with.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT / Rain or Shine ☀️/ 🌧
It doesn't matter what you ride or whether you ride at all. We're more about the people and motorcycles are the common thread. Ride down, walk down, cycle down, skate down, kite-surf down, or rollerblade down - it doesn't matter. Just come, find a legit place to park, grab a coffee and a snack and chat it up with all your new pals.
WE’RE STOKED TO HANG WITH YOU ALL!
Bring your friends!
Bring your kids!
Bring grandma and grandpa!
Bring your neighbors!
Bring your dogs!
Bring everyone you know!!!
ONCE A MONTH
3RD TUESDAY
7PM - 9PM
APR - OCT
SAME TIME | DIFFERENT PLACE | EACH MONTH
For more info 👉 www.themotosocial.com
📸: @alvin_dizon @waynesutton
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#TheMotoSocialSANFRANCISCO
#TheMotoSocial
#dontbeadudbeabud
It’s been weeks since @changecatalysts went on a ride. Today was a much needed short ride with local epic views
one of my favorite photos with @micahdsutton last week while in SF. He’s now back on the East Cost. He’s an awesome kid! ❤️
📸 by @changecatalysts
#loveislove and this is one of my favorite songs
#swipeleft so much fun with @micahdsutton in SF last week with @changecatalysts
Wayne@socialwayne.com