Computer skills aren't what's stopping people from breaking into the tech industry, says social entrepreneur Irma L. Olguin Jr. More often, the biggest hurdles are things like access to childcare, transportation and financial stability. In this visionary talk, Olguin Jr. introduces the work she's done to uplift and empower people in her community in Fresno, California -- and shows how it can be a model to elevate "underdog" communities across the world.

Irma L. Olguin Jr.: How to turn around a city

How to turn around a city

Transforming Fresno's narrative, a model demonstrates how tech and community support uplift underdog cities, fostering economic growth.

Real-world impact: From earning below $20k to securing tech jobs with salaries of $60-80k, the model showcases tangible success in Fresno.

Empowering underdog cities with tech jobs by addressing childcare, transport, and poverty barriers to foster massive local growth.