The Hidden Genius Project

We are The Hidden Genius Project.

The Hidden Genius Project was founded in 2012 by five black male entrepreneurs and technologists unnerved by the dramatic juxtaposition between the high unemployment of black male youth and the plethora of career opportunities within the local technology sector. To address this challenge, they established a program to connect young black males with the skills, mentors, and experiences that they need to become high-performing entrepreneurs and technologists in a 21st century global economy.

Our mission is to train and mentor black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills to transform their lives and communities.  We seek to reveal the true potential of black male youth and transform their communities from the inside out. Through our holistic student-centered, project-based approach, we invest in young black men, pay them to learn, give them access to technology training, and plug them into an ecosystem of innovation and empowerment through our Intensive Immersion and Catalyst Programs. 

To date, we have served over 18,700 students and 1,248,800 hours of direct service in computer programming, software development, A.I systems, entrepreneurship, critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership.  

Join us today by making a donation to The Hidden Genius Project and help more young people step into the spotlight. 

• $50 helps pay for meals to fuel our Geniuses during our Intensive Immersion and Catalyst Programs.

• $100 provides stipends for our Hidden Genius Alum who continue to shine their light as Youth Educators.

• $250 helps cover travel costs for our Hidden Geniuses to lead interactive workshops and to experience new opportunities that provide exposure to a variety of career pathways.

• $1000 pays for a computer for one Hidden Genius.

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