@SMASHprogram

SMASH aims to build a strong #STEM workforce through academic learning and experiential engagement for high school and college students. #SMASHprogram

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Joined April 2009
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In what is also a year-long effort, the next two weeks will focus on Inspire Change and the meaningful impact NFL players and teams are making off the field ❤️
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@NFL14 Dec 2025
Everyone is special in their own way ❤️ @InspireChange
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Off it goes to @SMASHprogram, a non-profit advancing the next generation in STEM through hands-on learning and academic support 🔬
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How does #GameMaking inspire creativity, teamwork, & confidence? 🎮 We sat down with Cindy Lora, Chief Program Officer at @SMASHprogram, to learn how their programs turn students from consumers of #technology into creators. Read the Q&A: ow.ly/q0Zn50Xkl6W
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@Forbes30 Jul 2025
"I follow the trail to, where's the center of power?" Freada Kapor Klein, cofounder of Kapor Capital, spoke to Forbes Women Editor @mcgrathmag about her journey into activism. #ForbesOver50 forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgra…
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We’re thrilled to celebrate Dr. Freada Kapor Klein on being named to the 2025 @Forbes 50 Over 50 list! Freada has championed women’s rights and fought for access to the #tech ecosystem for all, proving that investing in #gapclosing startups isn't just tech done right, but good business. Join us in congratulating Freada on this well-deserved honor. bit.ly/3U7v8z9

This Venture Capitalist Is Minting Unicorns Using A Values-Based Investing Strategy

Freada Kapor Klein started her career in activism, founding the nation’s first organization dedicated to fighting sexual harassment in 1976. It was through “following the trail to the center of...

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@Forbes30 Jul 2025
Forbes 2025 50 Over 50: Meet The Women Who Define Innovation, Drive And Hope go.forbes.com/c/qTf8 #ForbesOver50 (Photos: Clockwise from top left: Cliff Watts for Forbes; Rebecca Miller for Forbes (2); Jamel Toppin for Forbes)
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@Forbes30 Jul 2025
"I don't think you should buy a presidency. I don't think you should buy a way into the White House." Freada Kapor Klein, cofounder of Kapor Capital, spoke to @mcgrathmag about how she would handle the current turmoil with Tesla and Elon Musk. forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgra…
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Calling all Bay Area entrepreneurs 🗣️ Today is the last day to apply for the chance to participate in the 2025 @NBAAllStar Pitch Competition 🌟 Apply today by 11:59pm PST Link to apply below 👇🔗 bit.ly/nba-all-star-pitch
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📣 @KaporCenter has teamed up with @NBAFoundation & @warriors for the 2025 #NBA All-Star Pitch Competition! We are proud to champion this competition as a platform to uplift gap-closing founders. Apply by Nov 9th to pitch your business + get funding: bit.ly/3YwUdFx
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Since his early Silicon Valley days as the founder of Lotus, Mitch Kapor has dedicated the majority of his career to gap-closing work – from being on the @SMASHprogram board, to founding @KaporCapital w/ Freada Kapor Klein & more. Help us wish our co-founder a happy birthday! 🎉
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Today marks the start of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! As the #tech sector grows, it’s vital to include Native voices in decision-making. Check out @AISES and #KaporFoundation’s report on Native representation in tech: kaporfoundation.org/native-t…
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My partners in tech equity (@TheRealFreada of @KaporCapital & @KaporCenter), Duo colleagues (MC Jono!) and I took the stage to support startups at all stages (these @SMASHprogram kids are crushing it!) #MITechWeek
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Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! We’ve partnered with @WhenWeAllVote to mobilize communities + make sure we're #VoteReady as #ElectionDay approaches. Check out our resource guide to ensure you’re registered, mark key dates + more. 🗳️ kaporcenter.org/vote2024
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We’re excited for #HispanicHeritageMonth, a time for celebration & learning! Our #Latine #Tech Ecosystem report states #Latine people comprise 19% of the U.S. yet Latine talent comprises 6% of tech roles. Read more: bit.ly/3IekOzm @HHFoundation @SomosVC_ @CHCI
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Good vibes all around today at the #KaporCenter in #Oakland with some of our #KaporCenter, #KaporFoundation, @kaporcapital + @SMASHprogram colleagues for our monthly All Hands meeting!
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Community voting for #SXSWEDU + #SXSW 2025 has begun! We need your help to bring the #KaporCenter and #KaporFoundation mission to the @SXSW stage! Learn more about our panel submissions and vote today! bit.ly/3WxRIlg

It’s Time to Talk Tech Equity at SXSW and SXSWEDU!

At the Kapor Center, we believe that discussing and advocating for tech equity is not just important, but imperative. Without intentional efforts to ensure equitable access and participation, the...

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The #KaporCenter family of orgs works collectively to create an equitable #tech ecosystem @KaporCapital deployed $10.7M to 19 portcos #KaporFoundation distributed $8.9M to building an equitable tech ecosystem @SMASHprogram reached 4.6K+ youth Learn more: bit.ly/470lqm0
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Today and every day, the #KaporCenter family of organizations celebrates #Pride and will continue working to reimagine + reconstruct a more inclusive and equitable #tech sector for all. @KaporCapital #KaporFoundation @SMASHprogram
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Good vibes all around today at the #KaporCenter in #Oakland with some of our #KaporCenter, #KaporFoundation, @kaporcapital + @SMASHprogram colleagues for our monthly All Hands meeting!
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#EqualPayDay represents the extra days that women must work into the new year to catch up to what White men made at the end of the previous year. For every $1 earned by White men in tech: Black women make 90¢ Latine women make 92¢ Asian women make 99¢ bit.ly/4cr1gpx
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