#589 - Innovating Inclusion with William A. Adams

Prepare to be inspired as we sit down with the inimitable William A. Adams, whose name is synonymous with innovation in diversity and inclusion within the tech industry. William's story is a powerful testament to the transformative power of technology and visionary leadership. This episode takes us on a journey through William's remarkable career, from implementing critical XML code across Microsoft's suite to his influential role at Microsoft. We delve into the LEAP apprenticeship program's success, which he co-founded, leading to vast opportunities for its participants in the tech world. William's narrative extends back to his days as a trailblazer in Silicon Valley, his entrepreneurial spirit giving rise to Adamation, and his foresight in developing technologies that caught the attention of companies. His innovation has been recognized with two patents, underscoring his technical prowess. Beyond his technical acumen, William is a staunch advocate for creating economic empowerment through technology. We'll explore his efforts to bring about meaningful change for Blacks, women, and marginalized communities by enabling them to gain an ownership stake in tech enterprises. In a heartfelt reflection, William also opens up about The EV3NT, his philanthropic initiative that harnesses the collective intellect through hackathons to solve pressing societal issues. As a dedicated husband and father, he also shares how his personal life and hobbies, such as woodworking and knitting, provide balance and joy. Throughout our discussion, William addresses the hard-hitting questions about corporate hiring practices, the intricacies of DEI programs, and the critical advice for people of color embarking on tech careers. He provides actionable insights for entrepreneurs of color and underscores why participation in tech isn't enough without ownership. Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show. Do your due diligence. Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd We couldn’t do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show: CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd Venmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4 Buy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx Thank you to our sponsor, CityVest: https://bit.ly/37AOgkp Click here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-online Click here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4p Follow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357 Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphd Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrisloo Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drchrisloomddphd Follow the podcast on Spotify: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo⁠ Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1 Subscribe to our Medium newsletter: https://medium.com/@drchrisloomdphd Subscribe to our email newsletter: ⁠https://financial-freedom-for-physicians.ck.page/b4622e816d⁠ Thank you to our advertisers on Spotify. Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2023