Breaking Into Tech
For job seekers, career pivoters, and early professionals. How to navigate the job search, build the right network, and get into rooms most people don't know exist.
Speaking
A speaker who's actually been in the rooms she talks about.
Ariel doesn't speak from theory. She speaks from the table — as a recruiter, a founder, an ecosystem builder, and a VC fellow.
Topics
Navigating Venture as a Founder
What investors actually look for. How VC really works. What makes a deal fundable. What founders get wrong before they ever get in the room.
The Future of Work + the Solopreneur Economy
How AI is reshaping careers and creating new opportunities for multi-hyphenate professionals and solopreneurs building businesses of one.
Diversity, Access, and Closing the Gap
Why diverse founders and professionals face structural barriers — and what ecosystem builders, investors, and corporate partners can actually do about it.
Building Your Personal Brand in the Ecosystem
How operators, founders, and professionals in tech can build a platform that creates deal flow, career opportunities, and community — not just followers.
The Non-Linear Path
For anyone who didn't take the traditional route. How unconventional backgrounds become the strongest competitive advantages in tech and venture.
Where Ariel has spoken
Apollo Theater
New York, NY
Grace Hopper Celebration
Worldwide
SXSW
Austin, TX
ASU+GSV Summit
San Diego, CA
Black Women Talk Tech
Various
Available for
Keynotes · Panel Discussions · Fireside Chats · Workshop Facilitation
Available virtually and in-person. International bookings welcome.
Investment
Speaking Engagements: From $5,000
Workshop Facilitation: From $1,000
Rates vary based on event type, audience size, and travel requirements. Custom packages available for multi-day events and conference series.
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