Black Brilliance Research

About Black Brilliance Research

Black Brilliance Research aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and the development of a skilled tech workforce. They transform ideas into real solutions with future potential, focusing on empowerment and opportunity through innovative, community-rooted projects. Their mission is to ensure technological advancements benefit all communities by offering workforce development, training programs, digital opportunity services, and community-led research.

Products & Services

Tech Workforce Development:Comprehensive training programs in STEM, Leadership, and Participatory Action Research, tailored for Black, Latine/Latinx, Native, and BIPOC communities.

IT Capacity Building:Services and training in IT and cybersecurity, including assessments, phishing training, and workshops to protect communities.

R&D Tech Innovation:Research and development focusing on technological innovations, such as Shape Memory Applications, with a focus on Internet, Medical, and Hazardous Environment topics.

Digital Opportunity:Initiatives to provide internet and device access, including free device delivery, internet subsidies, and low/no-cost internet services in collaboration with local ISPs.

Specialties

Tech Workforce Development IT and Cybersecurity R&D Tech Innovation Digital Opportunity and Internet Access Community-Led Research

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Grant T: - FT: Grant	A: 2900000 MR: - FA: $2.9 million FAN: 2900000	D: 2023-03-14 FD: 2023-03-14	1 investors

Grant Latest

2023-03-14

$2.9M

1 investor (Pro only)

Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

S

Shaun Glaze

Research Director & CEO

C

Christopher Webb

Internet Access and Digital Equity Research Team Lead

J

Joydeep Hazra

Technology Portfolio Manager and Digital Steward Instructor and Placement Organizer

H

Hannah Abao

Communications Manager

E

Eric Glaze

Chief Operating Officer

M

Mandee Figueroa

Creative Associate

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