About

Our vision

We envision a future in which historically underrepresented talent has an influential voice and equitable access to opportunities in our increasingly tech-driven world. While our focus is on uplifting those who are often left out of mainstream conversations, our community is open to everyone who supports our mission.

Our work

We provide content, community, and career opportunities.

Our weekly newsletter provides a roundup of the top stories for and about the underrepresented in tech, and our award-winning podcast, Techish, is the go-to place for all things tech, pop culture, and life.

Our jobs platform connects interested job seekers with employers who share our commitment to building inclusive teams. We feature roles at every level so historically marginalized professionals—and anyone else interested—can explore new opportunities, advance their careers, and thrive in tech.

Our story

In August 2015, Michael Berhane and Ruth Mesfun launched POCIT to amplify the voices of underrepresented talent in the tech industry. We did this by featuring articles and interviews with individuals across the industry, from startup founders to junior developers.

By May 2017, we had expanded into a recruitment platform to help connect diverse talent with companies actively seeking to build more equitable teams.

Over time, we’ve grown to incorporate events, media content, and community-based initiatives. Although our audience has broadened, our commitment remains the same: we champion the achievements of people of color in tech, foster dialogues on innovation, and support the professional journeys of all those who are excited about making tech more inclusive.