Technically Speaking

In this special episode of Technically Speaking, listen in as our host, Keyon Smith, talks to the 2026 Technologists Conference design Team about the vide you can expect and how you can be part of making our conference the best!

In this episode, we explore the powerful intersection of digital strategy and community organizing. Our guest Ace Cantil-Voorhees shares their journey from a local volunteer to Data Director, detailing how they leveraged tools to build secure, impactful connections.

This episode features guest Maddie Love, founder of Blackthorn strategies, helping organizations leverage data effectively. In this conversation, Maddie shares her journey from grassroots activism to becoming a data-driven organizer and consultant. They emphasize the importance of building relationships in activism and the need for a people-focused approach in data and technology within the labor...

In this episode, Deepak Puri (Founder of Democracy Labs), discusses the intersection of technology and activism, emphasizing the importance of making innovative tools accessible to activists and organizers. Puri highlights the significance of using technology to empower individuals and communities, and the need for effective communication strategies to mobilize support for social justice causes.