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"Tech is built by and for people. So the question is: Who do we want our future builders to be, and how do we invest in them?”

Judith Spitz she/her
Founder and Executive Director of Break Through Tech, former CIO at Verizon

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Stories and Insights

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Innovating for Justice: Tackling Bias in Crime Prediction Models with ABT Global

Break Through Tech AI Fellows are tackling bias in crime prediction models as part of their AI Studio Challenge Project with ABT Global.

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Ava Gonick: Break Through Tech Helps Provide The Self-Belief To Enable A UCLA Undergraduate To Switch Career Paths

Like many Break Through Tech students, Ava’s path to a potential career in Computer Science has been anything but straightforward.

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Tanvi Ladha: Navigating the Map of Opportunity: Tanvi’s Journey to Confidence and Leadership in Tech

“In a sea of male peers, my presence felt more like an anomaly than the norm, with classmates recognizing me simply because I stood out as one of the few women in the room. I wanted to be recognized for my skills, knowledge, and contributions—not just because of my gender.”

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