BIT Tech Talk ep. #131 w/ Neil Thompson - Founder of Teach The Geek

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On this episode of the Blacks In Technology BIT Tech Talk podcast, Greg sits down and speaks with technologists, founder and author, Neil Thompson. Neil and Founder of Teach The Geek, an online platform for STEM professionals. Teach the Geek to Speak Society, is a membership that offers ongoing support to those in the STEM fields on public speaking.
We delve into Neil's background as an engineer in the medical device industry, a patent agent, an author and an advocate for STEM for adults and children.
Show notes:
https://teachthegeek.com/
http://askuncleneil.com/
http://youtube.teachthegeek.com/
https://teachthegeek.thinkific.com/courses/teach-the-geek-to-speak

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