Two Black Nerds

Iheanyi Ekechukwu & Romeo Kwihangana
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Two nerdy, black professionals talkin' about tech, culture, and life. Hosted by Iheanyi Ekechukwu and Romeo Kwihangana.

  1. 08/01/2020

    Coping with a Pandemic

    In this episode of Two Black Nerds, Romeo and Iheanyi catch up on life and talk about how they've been during the COVID19 pandemic. They talk about how their cities have handled the pandemic, how they have been coping with the isolation through hobbies, and what the pandemic has also taught them and made them grateful for. LinksThe song used for the intro is 1.26 beat1 by BOPD.

    38 min

  2. 01/28/2020

    From Hardware to Software: Changing Engineering Careers

    In this episode, Two Black Nerds take the time to discuss Romeo's career transition from being an Electrical Engineer to a Software Engineer from beginning to end. Romeo guides us through his thought process behind switching careers, his plan of attack for making the transition, and also shares insights he learned throughout the entire process and what excites him about being in software now. LinksKameCrypto - Romeo's side projectPythonFlaskSQLiteJetBrains PyCharmThe song used for the intro is 1.26 beat1 by BOPD

    51 min

  3. 08/26/2019

    Welcome Back, Welcome Back

    Two Black Nerds return to the microphone after a two year hiatus. In this episode, they discuss relationships, technological advancements since 2017, a little bit about crypto and what they don’t understand about it, and the moral responsibility of tech companies. Links The song used for the intro is 1.26 beat1 by BOPD.

    32 min
  4. Habits

    05/30/2017

    Habits

    In this episode, Two Black Nerds talk about habits, inspired by the book "The Power of Habit". They discuss the theory behind habits and habit loops. They discuss how to create, change, and getting rid of habits. They also talk about habit loops they've successfully created in the past, and which ones they want to change. Links Our intro and outro music is Sorry by Comfort Fit. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg.

    40 min
  5. Goals, Books, and Recommendations: Reflecting on 2016

    02/26/2017

    Goals, Books, and Recommendations: Reflecting on 2016

    In this episode, Two Black Nerds go back to their roots and have a casual conversation where they reflect on 2016. They briefly talk about shows and films that they watched recently, including the amazing show Luke Cage and reflect on the state of politics in the United States after the election. They also talked about their goals and close the discussion with books they read. Happy Belated New Year! Links Our intro and outro music is Sorry by Comfort Fit

    56 min
  6. The Story is The Pitch: A Discussion with Transparent Collective on Underrepresented Founders, Pitching Inverstors and More

    01/09/2017

    The Story is The Pitch: A Discussion with Transparent Collective on Underrepresented Founders, Pitching Inverstors and More

    In this episode, TBN has a conversation with Rohini Pandhi and James Norman from Transparent Collective, a non-profit that helps founders from underrepresented groups access the resources they need in order to create successful companies. We talk about the history of TC, the progress that they’ve made so far, in addition to how they’ve structured their past events. They also give really helpful advice on the do’s and don’ts of making a pitch deck and discuss the plans for the future of the organization. Links Airbnb’s First Pitch Deck Transparent Collective’s Twitter Transparent Collective’s Website Our intro and outro music is Sorry by Comfort Fit

    37 min
  7. Stage for Change: Using Narrative as a Catalyst for Empathy

    12/08/2016

    Stage for Change: Using Narrative as a Catalyst for Empathy

    In this episode, Two Black Nerds talks to Deandra and Taeyin, founders and visionaries of Stage for Change. Stage for Change is a nonprofit dedicated to using storytelling and the arts to build inclusive communities, on college campus and beyond. They talk about the mission Stage for Change and how it evolved from a campus community theater production, to a not for profit with a great mission. Deandra and Taeyin explain the process of and lessons learned from “scaling” their nonprofit from one university to another, in addition to future plans for Stage for Change. They also discuss the process of starting a nonprofit 501(c)(3) company. This episode is a discussion on how to approach diversity and inclusion from the perspective of the personal narrative. If you enjoyed our diversity in tech episode, you will definitely enjoy this episode! #Links If you feel so inclined, consider donating to their generosity campaign Learn more about the guests and their mission at stage 4change.org Connect with them on Facebook and on Twitter @stageforchange Watch Romeo’s performance here Learn about the community theater program where it all started Show Some Skin: ndshowsomeskin.com #Credit Our Intro and Outro music is Sorry by Comfort Fit

    1h 9m
  8. MIT, YC Alum, and Solo Founder: IndieHackers’ Courtland Allen on Work Ethic and Starting Your Own Venture

    11/23/2016

    MIT, YC Alum, and Solo Founder: IndieHackers’ Courtland Allen on Work Ethic and Starting Your Own Venture

    In this episode, Two Black Nerds talk to Courtland Allen, MIT graduate and YC Alum and the founder of IndieHackers’. Courtland tells them about his career as a programmer and how he made the progression from developer to founder and the lessons and skills he learned while at MIT and YCombinator. They also discuss the history of IndieHackers and how it was initially founded and created and the future direction of the website, with snippets of technical discussion here and there. Links Taskforce YCombinator IndieHackers IndieHackers: How to Come Up With a Business Idea NomadList Levels.io Courtland Allen’s Twitter Our intro and outro music is Sorry by Comfort Fit

    1h 2m
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Two nerdy, black professionals talkin' about tech, culture, and life. Hosted by Iheanyi Ekechukwu and Romeo Kwihangana.

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  • Creator
    Iheanyi Ekechukwu & Romeo Kwihangana
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2020
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2020 Two Black Nerds
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