A strategic partnership has formed to empower Black leaders.

AFROTECH™ and The Gathering Spot (TGS) will be teaming up to scale AFROTECH™ Insider, a membership program designed to place participants on a track of excellence in tech and business through exclusive conversations and meetups, such as fireside chats, panel discussions, cocktail hours, and personal branding privileges, including priority for speaking events such as the annual AFROTECH™ Conference and PR opportunities.

By teaming up with The Gathering Spot — a private-membership club bridging the gap between community and culture — AFROTECH™ will be able to provide greater resources, relationship building, and platforms to scale organizations for the membership community, which consists of Black executives, founders, and visionaries.

“The Insider program was built for the modern executive who isn’t just leading teams — they’re shaping industries,” said Morgan DeBaun, founder and CEO of Blavity Inc. “Our partnership with TGS ensures these leaders are not only visible — but deeply connected to the people, capital, and platforms needed to thrive at scale.”

Ryan Wilson, co-founder and CEO of The Gathering Spot, commented:

“At The Gathering Spot, we’ve always believed in the power of community to fuel progress. This partnership supercharges our commitment to fostering meaningful connections and driving real outcomes for today’s most influential Black leaders.”

AFROTECH™ Insider members are now poised to reap the benefits from both AFROTECH™ and The Gathering Spot. This includes full membership to The Gathering Spot — unlocking access to its clubhouses across the nation — as well as AFROTECH™ Insider, which will provide resources such as virtual executive coaching and 25 digital workshops and events.

Additional benefits include:

  • An invitation to over 15 curated monthly events hosted by The Gathering Spot (business panels, culture dinners, wellness activations)
  • Complimentary dining experiences at select TGS locations
  • Executive roundtables and industry summits surrounding tech trends, P&L management, and board readiness
  • Networking dinners and leadership retreats
  • Priority access to the AFROTECH™ Conference, AFROTECH™ Meetups, Blavity Fest, and other AFROTECH™ flagship events

For those interested in becoming an AFROTECH™ Insider member, click here.