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Networking Evening: Meet the UK’s First Billion Dollar EdTech

28th September 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Free
Join us for our next networking evening in central London and meet the UK’s first EdTech Unicorn -Multiverse!

A networking evening for our London Community at the offices of one of our partners – a leading tech scale up in the UK and US, who are democratising access to the best careers through the power of professional apprenticeships.

Meet our hosts Multiverse and hear how they’re creating a diverse group of future leaders by building an outstanding alternative to university and corporate training.

Whether you’re a student, graduate or experienced hire this is an incredible opportunity to meet others and connect with like-minded individuals – as they say your network is your net worth!

Drinks and snacks provided!

Date: Wednesday 28th September 2022

Time: 6pm-8pm BST

Location: Multiverse Offices

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Come along and join our drinks and networking event to:

  • Meet likeminded Black young professionals.
  • Meet employees at Multiverse, hear their journeys and find out more about joining a mission-driven organisation.
  • Get career advice.
  • Expand your professional network.
  • Find a new role, mentor or friend!

Register for this event to secure your place! Spaces are very limited.

Dr Dawn Melisa Buchanan

Dr Dawn Melisa Buchanan will deliver a welcome and introduction, before the networking begins! Dawn is a Data Literacy Coach and member of the Global Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee at Multiverse. As a Coach, Dawn supports a cohort of apprentices working towards their Data apprenticeship. Prior to joining Multiverse, Dawn spent 4 years researching bacteria that can ‘breathe’ metals, the same way that humans ‘breathe’ oxygen, to extract cobalt from the sea floor, successfully gaining her PhD in Earth Science. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Dawn also volunteered with a social mobility charity teaching chemistry online.

About Multiverse

We are Multiverse, a tech scaleup with a social mission. We’re building an outstanding alternative to university and corporate training, to develop a diverse group of future leaders. Our impact focuses on three core areas: measuring potential beyond academics, delivering world-class job-focused training via applied learning, and helping diverse groups of young people build social capital through a thriving community.

We recently secured $220m of Series D funding, making our organisation valued at $1.7 billion.

multiverse.io

 

About BY-Peers

The BY-Peers community is a pillar of support for black professionals across their entire career journey. From those who have recently landed a new role, are new the city to those who have embarked on their latest entrepreneurial journey or have moved into leadership.

Whatever your success we are inviting you to celebrate the next chapter in your professional life, sharing resources that can help you on your journey to career progression whilst connecting you to likeminded peers.

Part of BYP Network

Details

Date:
28th September 2022
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Categories:
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Labels:
Careers, Edtech
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/networking-evening-meet-the-uks-first-billion-dollar-edtech-tickets-404570801157

Venue

Multiverse
91-93 Baker Street
London, W1U 6QQ United Kingdom
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