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How to Build Accessible iOS Apps: A Free Hands-On Workshop for Central Florida’s Tech Community
Danielle Lewis on what developers get wrong about accessibility — and a free, hands-on iOS workshop on 17 September.
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The Interview Lab: Nail The Interview
Practical interview coaching for tech roles — structure, storytelling, and handling the technical screen.
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How to Improve Your Credit Score and Manage Debt: Free BOT Community Event on August 19
Your credit score touches almost everything: the apartment you can rent, the car loan rate you qualify for, even some…
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How to Raise Capital Beyond Your Backyard: Recap of the Startup Investment Workshop with Starter Studio
If you're building a startup in Orlando, Tampa, or anywhere across Central Florida, you already know the regional…
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One Door Can Change Everything
People often ask why Building Our Tech exists.
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What Investors Look for in Growth-Stage Tech Startups in 2026
Applications for our Tech Accelerator Program close August 4th, so don’t miss your chance to scale your business.
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Tech Accelerator vs. Incubator: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?
If you're a tech founder in Orlando or anywhere in Central Florida, you've probably heard the terms "accelerator" and…
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Why Building Our Tech (BOT) Exists
Building Our Tech exists because opportunity changes lives.
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5 Signs Your Tech Startup Is Ready to Scale (and How to Prepare)
Scaling a tech startup is one of the most exciting stages of building a company.
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Growth Stage vs. Early Stage: Which Accelerator Does Your Startup Actually Need?
If you've started researching startup accelerators, you've probably noticed they're not all built the same.
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Inside the Truist Foundation Fellowship Summit: Safia Porter Recaps Lessons Learned in Atlanta
Last month, our Executive Director, Safia Porter, was invited to take the stage at the Truist Foundation Fellowship…
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2026 Resume Trends Every Tech Job Seeker Needs to Know
Looking for a job in Central Florida in 2026? Your resume might be working against you before a recruiter ever reads…
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One Door Can Change Everything: Donate $5 on Together Tuesday
Together Tuesday is a national day of community action created by GivingTuesday.org.
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7 Founders. One Stage. $10,000 on the Line. Meet the Founders Competing at Launchpad Liftoff
The Launchpad Liftoff Pitch competition is a premier event where tech startup founders compete for prize money to…
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BOT Announces Launchpad Liftoff Pitch Competition Featuring $10,000 Grand Prize
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Top 5 Technology Trends Shaping 2026 — And the Skills You Need to Stay Ahead
May 11, 2026, is National Technology Day, and every year, we’re reminded how quickly innovation transforms the way we…
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2026 Signature Summit Recap: A Day Focused on Building What Matters
Building Our Tech’s (BOT) Signature Summit brought together a vibrant mix of builders, creatives, and professionals…
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How to Break Into Tech Sales: New Hybrid 6-Week Workforce Development Program Is Now Open
The technology industry continues its upward trajectory, making way for experienced professionals who want to learn,…
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Build, Brand, and Scale: Join Us for the Signature Summit on April 11, 2026
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
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Join Us on March 8, 2026, for Women Who Build: Powered By Lovable Hackathon
International Women’s Day is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the diverse contributions of women.
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Lights, Camera, Impact: Our Testimonial Video Series Is Coming Soon
Over the past 10 years, Building Our Tech’s mission has been simple but powerful: empower tech professionals to…
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Black Orlando Tech Evolves Into Building Our Tech, Marking a New Chapter in Workforce and Entrepreneurship Impact
The January 2026 press release announcing the name change, recovered and republished at its original date.
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