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Plug In is the leading startup and tech ecosystem supporting Black and Brown Entrepreneurs from overlooked communities.
We empower individuals and growing companies in tech, especially geared towards underrepresented communities. Plug In is South LA’s premier virtual tech startup community.
A membership isn’t a shiny badge to wear. It is a commitment to empower, within which your network will skyrocket with smart, driven minds from leading companies across the nation.
With mentoring, teaching and inspiring, you, as the next generation of entrepreneurs and founders form meaningful relationships that are cornerstone to the equation of success, especially in the tech industry. Power up with us as we revolutionize the industry.
Sign Up to become a Member of Plug In’s Black and Brown Startup and Tech Community
Membership is your gateway to start up resources, introductions, mentoring, programs and workshops, and funding resources to grow and scale your business. Membership means access, and access means possibility within exploration and community. See which tier suits your needs and goals.
Tier 1:
Community Rising
For younger tech pros, founders, students, and community supporters.
Free
- Newsletter
- Blog
- General Slack
- General Programs
- Name inside our lookbook
Tier 2:
Go High, Go Together
For those newly starting a business or entering the professional game and eager to grow.
$50/year
- Tier 1 benefits
- Early access to events
- Discounts on conferences and workshops
- Access to partner events and programs
- Access to Mentor Sessions and Office Hours
Tier 3:
Plugged In & Growing
For tech pros and founders ready to achieve goals and grow.
$100/year
- Tier 1 & 2 benefits
- Community Calendar
- Access to other Founders & Investors
- Programs designed to support growing community of diverse Founders and Tech Professionals
- Product development tools, resources, and experts
Tier 4:
Seasoned Pro
For founders in tech, finance, leadership, and everything in between who want to support and engage with the community.
$150/year
- Tier 1, 2, & 3 benefits
- Opportunities to mentor and speak at events
- Comp'd access to UTC and Plug In Workshops and Salons
- Community Engagement (PR exposure, posting and announcement privileges)
- Access to database of Founder and Tech professional resumes
- Curated introductions for Funding and Investment Opportunities
Additional Perks & Benefits
Being a member of the Plug In community affords you access to an intimate network, resources, and opportunities to provide real impact.
- Resources & Licenses
- Relationship Building
- Virtual 1:1 Office Hours
- Mentoring & Strategic Support for Early-Stage Founders
- Exclusive access to the Urban Tech Connect Conference
- Founder & Tech Focused Workshops & Webinars
- Tech Resume LookBook for Access to Tech Opportunities + Talent
- Support PISLA Programs & Mission! You make us stronger just as while we support your goals
- Virtual Program with national Network of Founders, Investors, Corp Executives, and Thought Leaders Focused on Tech and Innovation Space
Membership Engagement
- Our Programs, community leaders, and team provide meaningful support on a wide range of tasks, from providing best practices & resources for working remote to educating through workshops, and more.
- Gain primary access to Plug In South LA events, including Urban Tech Connect, that bring together business leaders from around the nation to discuss tech and digital media innovation.
- Grow your team and meet tech talent by gaining exclusive access to the Plug In Tech Resume Look Book.
Powerful Networking
- Grow your network and propel your business with solid connections to key decision makers from top companies nationwide, including leading execs in the VC, tech, product, advertising, and digital media industries.
- Meet fellow founders from Accelerator cohorst around the country to share, strategize, and collaborate with like-minded individuals.
Igniting Change
- Perhaps our greatest offering is the chance to help an underserved area thrive through teaching, mentoring and quite simply, being a model of success through entrepreneurship.
- Services founders and connecting them to the larger community