where is the love? ❤️‍🔥 a galentine’s hackathon

roberta flack and donny hathaway once asked, “where is the love?” 🎙️ this valentine’s season, we have the answer: love is the solution.

for us, love looks like empowering black women to own the future of GenAI. right now, black women represent only 3% of tech & engineering roles, and women receive less than 3% of VC funding. 3percentclub is here to flip the script, and our galentine’s day GenAi hackathon is the first step. 🎀

join us for a cozy, high-impact day of building and dreaming on NVIDIA technologies. we’re taking the foundations laid by black pioneers to maximize our GenAI output and script a future that actually serves us—no bias, just brilliance. whether you’re new to AI or a seasoned tech expert, come use next-level tools guided by the expertise of NVIDIA engineers to impact the future. ☁️✨

the tea (details):

when: sunday, feb 15th | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
where: a secret manhattan location (revealed to approved builders only! 🤫)
vibe: romantic aesthetic. think candles, bows, and soft office energy. dress the part. 🕯️🎀
who: 18+ black women & femme-presenting builders. whether you’re a "hello world" beginner or a seasoned dev, there’s a seat for you.

the experience:

we’re celebrating black history month by making history. we’ve partnered with FutureFixer AI Insights and Create Labs Ventures to ensure we’re building ethical, impactful tech.

choose your era:

the technical build (heavy-lifter energy): for the devs. we’re auditing algorithmic bias and building integrity engines to fix the future of credit, healthcare, and insurance. 💻❤️‍🔥
creative vibe coding (visionary energy): no-code/low-code friendly! focus on UX and designing business models that empower our community to challenge automated decisions. ✨

what’s included:

workshops: level up your stack with exclusive sessions led by experts from NVIDIA and others (attending in a personal capacity). 🤖
the fuel: a cute lunch, plenty of snacks, and premium vibes.
the perks: a chance to win v0 credits and more surprise treats. 🎁
just bring: your laptop, your charger, and your big ideas. we will provide the mentorship and the resources.

about the organizers:

Maria Ashby (Founder of 3percentclub): is a developer relations manager media 2 at NVIDIA and a recognized educator with expertise in Kubernetes, Python, and AI/ML. 👑

Kanene & FutureFixer + Create Labs Ventures: Kanene Ayo Holder is an award-winning AI strategist helping us move from uncertainty to FutureFluency with ethics and imagination. Create Labs Ventures partners with global clients to accelerate inclusive impact.

ready to build the future with us?

as a nonprofit, 3percentclub runs on community love. if you love what we’re doing, consider supporting our mission here: 3percentclub.org/donate 💗

can’t wait to see you there, bestie. let’s make history. 🕊️✨

Vibe Check:Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Where Is The Love 🎶

Galentine's Day Hackathon