12/19/2023
Welcome to LiveVox’s Black in Tech (BiT) Member Spotlight Series! Every month, we showcase the unique viewpoints, experiences, and achievements of a member from our BiT Community of Interest. By amplifying the voices and narratives of our BiT members, we aim to establish an environment where Black individuals can thrive and inspire the next generation of tech leaders. 👨🏿💻👩🏾💻 📣 🙌🏿 🌟
✨ Our December BiT Member Spotlight is on BiT Co-Chair David Stokes, Sales Enablement Training Manager.
David’s commitment to fostering positive change shines in and out of the workplace. As a recent empty nester, he is approaching this new chapter of his life with enthusiasm, excited to discover new interests and embrace the limitless possibilities ahead.
In this Q&A, David shares his thoughts on the importance of representation, addressing bias, pursuing a career in software enablement, and the collective responsibility of creating a diverse and inclusive future in the tech industry.
❓ Why is being part of the Black in Tech (BiT) Community of Interest important to you?
🎙️ It’s important that groups have a voice, an advocate, and a presence that grants them a seat at the table. In an ideal world, all groups would have equal representation without needing to fight for it, but unfortunately, this is not the case. Disparate groups don’t always have a seat at the table, and that’s where the importance of community groups like ours comes in. One of the goals for the BiT Community of Interest is to ensure that Black individuals not only get a seat at the table, but that we are actively part of the conversation.
❓ What challenges do you think BiT can address or create visibility for?
🎙️ BiT can address the challenge of bias and create visibility for individuals based on their skills and capabilities, rather than their appearance. It is important to give individuals the opportunity to showcase their necessary skill sets for success. People who don’t look like us may have different biases and perceptions that can affect their decision-making in opening up opportunities. The goal should be to hire people based on their qualifications, regardless of their appearance, and provide fair and equal opportunities...
📽️ View the full interview with David on our YouTube channel. https://livevox.pub/48mD9VP