At The Hidden Genius Project, we are excited to welcome four dynamic new members to The Hidden Genius Project’s Board of Directors: Robert Eric Jones, Sean Frazier, Jason Madison, and…
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Keenan Burns, Detroit Cohort 1, evolved from—his words—“an awkward person who wasn’t good at public speaking or speaking to people in general” into a self-assured entrepreneur. At 16 years old,...
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Thurs 15 May 2025 | Kaiser Permanente Throughout his career, Kevin L. Hart has seen how technology and electronic health records can transform health care. These tools help patients stay…
BY PETE HAVILAND-EDUAH Communications Director, The Hidden Genius Project Only 19%. That’s the percentage of Black men currently enrolled at Howard University—one of the nation’s crown jewels among Historically Black…
Before landing an internship with The Golden State Warriors, which he secured with the help of The Hidden Genius Project, Evan Garrick found his passion for leadership as a member...
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Meet Malieka Bundy, Genius Alum parent and all-star volunteer. Volunteering with us for the first time at our Oakland Interview Day in 2018, she has been a champion of our...
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Introduced to the Intensive Immersion Program by his aunt, RICH4 Hidden Genius alum Noah Abiy initially questioned whether the 15-month commitment would fit into his schedule. However, after attending Interview Day,...
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Monet Jenkins, for California State University Long Beach Black Scholars At CSULB, students and faculty/staff engaged in a variety of events and activities that celebrate the contributions and achievements our…
Earlier this month we celebrated the grand opening of our newly renovated Alumni Center at our downtown Oakland headquarters. A big thank you to Comcast for their generous support and...
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PHASE FOUR: MARKETING PHASE Our Hidden Genius Alumni crossed over to a new chapter of the Alumni Venture Seed Fund: the Marketing Phase. In this phase, our young entrepreneurs have...
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Alaunn Wells, LA4 Hidden Genius Alum, is the first to admit he knew nothing about The Hidden Genius Project even after submitting his application. He was encouraged to apply by...
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Meet Jude Salley, Hidden Genius Alum from our inaugural Atlanta cohort (ATL1), and current high school senior. Jude’s passion and dedication to giving back to his community shines bright as...
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PHASE THREE: Technology focused on helping the AVSF Founders move from conceptualizing their ideas to developing scalable, tech-driven solutions. The Founders explored the key steps involved in creating a minimum...
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PHASE TWO: All Things Legal provided our Alumni Venture Seed Fund founders with essential knowledge and tools for navigating the legal complexities of starting and growing a business. In the...
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Hidden Genius Alum Samir Donnejour (CHI1) is a passionate and driven leader with a bright future ahead. Currently enrolled in his junior year at King College Prep High School in...
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PHASE ONE: Business Ideation and Validation set the stage by guiding our 2024-25 Alumni Venture Seed Fund founders through the critical steps of business ideation and validation. Over the course...
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Since our founding in 2012 The Hidden Genius Project has worked in service of young people around the globe, inspiring them to follow their passion and create impact by leveraging…
As a member of Detroit’s inaugural cohort, Basheer Tate joined The Hidden Genius Project with a passion for entrepreneurship and a knack for finance that quickly set him apart. During...
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The NBA Foundation partnered with 31 nonprofit organizations to support leadership, career readiness and financial literacy. Alyssa Squires, for NBA.com The NBA Foundation is proud to announce its 13th round of…
Wed 06 November 2024 | Los Angeles Sentinel Last weekend, the Black Education Expo (BEE), founded by Victoria Williams, drew attendees, presenters, and exhibitors from as far away as Toronto,…
If you follow Kevin Simpson’s words of encouragement for future Geniuses, you’ll “try things out at least once and give it a shot.” And if you follow his actions, you’ll...
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In October 2024, The Hidden Genius Project hosted its 4th annual Tech Slam UK. This year's event served students in London and Birmingham, in partnership with Chelsea FC Foundation, Tottenham...
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The Hidden Genius Project The Hidden Genius Project is a nonprofit breaking barriers for Black male youth. The Oakland-based organization connects the next generation to skills and opportunities in tech,…
Wed 09 October 2024, 21:02 | Tottenham Hotspur Wilson Odobert was on hand to encourage local sixth-form students as they got an exclusive look at careers in the world of…
This year we hosted End of Summer Celebrations across SIX cities highlighting the achievements of our Oakland, Richmond, CA, Detroit, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, and Baltimore cohorts. In the company...
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