Our Team

Ini Augustine

Host/CEO

Ini Augustine is a network engineer, social innovator, and serial entrepreneur. She was the Aspiring Businesswoman of the year for NAWBO Iowa (The National Association of Women Business Owners), a Josie R. Johnson Fellow with the African American Leadership Forum, a 2018 Twin Cities Film Festival Fellow, and is currently a Docu Fellow with St. Paul neighborhood network.


David Smith

Podcast Producer

David Smith is an experienced music producer, sound engineer, and musician from Woodbury, MN. He is currently an undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota studying Business and Marketing Education. He has also done music work for billboard charting and Grammy winning music artists. Driven by his strong passion for greatness, he takes pride in being there to serve in any way you ask, with excellence and enthusiasm.


Hire The Black Tech Guru!

Ini is the CEO of Project Nandi and Technologist Computers which both work together to provide affordable technology solutions for the black community while also putting money back into it. She is also the CEO of SocialWise Media Group which creates impactful marketing campaigns. Ini is the host of the Black Tech Guru podcast that informs people about tech and how it affects the black community. Ini is available for hosting events, speaking for keynotes, training and webinars. You can follow her on instagram @theblacktechguru. 

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Whether you’re a small black-owned business, looking to get into the industry, or just want to know more about tech, this podcast is for you!

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