The Hidden Genius Project trains and mentors Black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills to transform their lives and communities.
OUR STORY
The Hidden Genius Project was founded in 2012 by five Black male entrepreneurs/technologists who were unnerved by the dramatic juxtaposition between the high unemployment of Black male youth and the plethora of career opportunities within the local technology sector. To address this challenge, the founders established a program to connect young Black males with the skills, mentors, and experiences that they need to become high-performing entrepreneurs and technologists in a 21st century, global economy.
OUR TEAM





Prof. Tourè has taught courses at UC Berkeley and has vast experience working with young Black males throughout the East Bay including; Emery middle school, King Estate middle school among others.




Eugene is the president of the local CSTA (Computer Science Teacher Association) Chapter and a member of the CSTA’s Advocacy Leadership Team. Eugene is also a member of The Level Playing Field Institute’s Broadening Participation in Computing advisory committee providing feedback on the development, implementation and evaluation of the BPC project.









Prior to joining our team, Aaron served as a Curriculum Development Manager at Code.org and taught and wrote computer science curriculum across the K-12 spectrum, including game development, web development, data analysis, and AI/ML. In addition to computer science, Aaron is invested in social-emotional learning and critical pedagogy. Aaron earned a Master's degree in Math Education at the University of California at Berkeley, as well as a Master's in School Counseling from Grand Valley State University in Michigan. Aaron enjoys reading and writing fiction, hiking, testing Linux distros, gaming, and spending time with his children.

After completing the program, Perry continued to support The Hidden Genius Project as a Youth Educator for five years, leading technical workshops to young people and adults throughout the Bay Area, including national and international Catalyst Programs. He also participated in our inaugural Alumni Venture Seed Fund program in 2020. In his spare time, Perry enjoys skateboarding and creating content videos.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOUNDERS
JASON YOUNG
Founder and CEO,
Mindblown Labs
Harvard College
TRACY MOORE
Co-Founder,
Mindblown Labs
Harvard College
KILIMANJARO ROBBS
Director of Product Management,
NeoCare Solutions
Duke MBA and Northeastern Eng. Alumnus
ISAAK HAYES
Senior Product Design Manager, AppDirect
Western Washington University
KURT COLLINS
Co-Founder and CEO, Enole
Massachusetts Institute of Technology