KCap Founders’ Commitment: KCap companies within the portfolio commit to implementing 4 core D&I strategies. |
Oakland Startup Network: Provides a pathway to entrepreneurship through awareness, education, and mentoring to entrepreneurs in the Oakland region. |
Joonko: AI-powered D&I coach for companies. |
Project Include: Comprehensive recommendations for developing diverse and inclusive companies. |
WePow: Structured video interviewing platform. |
MakeSchool: A 2-year educational pathway into tech careers. |
StudentLoanGenius: Reduces student loan debt through employer-sponsored benefits. |
Genius Plaza: An online platform providing Math, Science, and Language Arts content to close the achievement gap for students across the globe. |
Genius Plaza: Provides videos of diverse STEM professionals to millions of students internationally. |
TinyBop: A suite of educational IOS apps for kids. |
CodeHS: Provides curriculum, professional development, and resources to computer science teachers. |
Allovue: A planning platform for K-12 school district administrators which helps schools allocate resources for optimal impact on student success. |
Project Include: A set of comprehensive recommendations for developing diverse and inclusive companies. |
Kapor Capital: Oakland-based social impact fund. |
Compa.as: Fair compensation tool with compensation analytics. |
Diversity Advocates: Professional development and community building for D&I leaders. |
Talent Sonar: De-biasing job descriptions and the hiring process. |
Interviewing.io: Anonymized technical interviews. |
LearnersGuild: An alternative education and career pathway for aspiring software developers. |
SMASH Rising: An internship pathways program for SMASH alumni. |
LendUp: Providing pathways to improved financial health through financial literacy and low cost loans. |
Magoosh: A web, app, and video tool which helps students prepare for standardized tests, including the SAT, GRE, GMAT. |
GRIT Research: <strong>A portfolio of research studies on interventions for girls of color in computing.</strong> |
CS for ALL Oakland (CS for CA): Coordination between OUSD, city, and industry to provide CS pathways for all students. |
SMASH Academy: A 3-year 5-week STEM program for underrepresented high school students. |