Are humans ready to be in an intimate relationship with AI?
The emergence of Artificial Intelligence has brought many groundbreaking innovations that are making life easier. We’ve used AI to create self-driving cars, smart homes, voice assistants, and diagnose terminal diseases. 

So, have we reached that level of evolution where humans get married to AI? 

Let’s dive into today’s stories: 

Top Stories 📰

Story 1: In a bizarre turn of events, a Spanish-Dutch artist has married an AI-powered hologram, her tech-inspired beau. The multidisciplinary artist is the first woman to marry a hologram.

Story 2: This 12-year-old middle school student has launched an ambitious project to improve the air quality in U.S. schools. The Connecticut State Bond Commission approved $11.5 million for the initiative to create low-cost classroom air filters.

Story 3: This Senegalese HR-tech startup has secured $5 million in funding to expand its operations across 21 African francophone countries.

Hot News 🔥

1. Robin AI, a UK-based legal platform for businesses, has raised an additional $25M to expand its operations.

2. Africa Tech Festival 2024 draws over 15,000 attendees to Cape Town, spotlighting AI, connectivity, and inclusivity in Africa’s booming tech sector.

3. Raphael Akinsipe’s SocialCrowd has secured $2.5 million to enhance workforce performance.

4. Have you seen ‘The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause,’ by Emmy-Award-winning filmmaker Jacoba Atlas? Check out our expert movie critic's review.

Opportunities - Accelerators/Funding, Events, and Jobs💼 

Accelerators 🚀

1. Y Combinator is accepting applications for the Winter 2025 Batch funding cycle, which will take place from January to March in San Francisco.

2. Techstars Accelerator provides funding, mentorship, hands-on training, and access to Techstars' global network of VC investors, corporate partners, and alumni founders.

3. FoundersBoost, a global pre-accelerator program, is an equity-free opportunity to take your business to the next level. 

4. Applications for the Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator Winter 2025 program are open! The companies selected to participate in the program will receive an investment of $150K on a 6% post-money SAFE.

5. HFØ is a selective AI residency for repeat founders. The 12-week program in San Francisco allows founders to focus solely on building revolutionary companies.

    Grants💰

1. Up to $100k | Meta’s Llama solicits proposals from organizations that will use the program to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, including improving education, environment, and health care outcomes. 🗓️ Apply by 11/22

2. $500-$2K | Wish is allocating grants and financial support to Black-owned small businesses to help promote equality and diversity in American business.🗓️ Apply now:

3. $10K-$5K | The Black Founder Startup Grant program provides grants of up to $10,000 to Black and multi-racial women and nonbinary entrepreneurs.🗓️ Apply now

4. $10K | The latest round of Verizon’s $10k small business grants just launched. Unlock free opportunities to grow your business and apply for a $10k grant. 🗓️ Apply by 12/12

Events🎟️

Did y’all get the chance to learn about the brilliant honorees on our inaugural UrbanGeekz 50 List? Well, if you haven't, check out the article here. The must-read listicle showcases trailblazing disruptors making waves in the innovation economy.

As we’re counting down to our second annual UrbanGeekz 50 list for 2024, we invite you to consider sponsoring the list. For more inquiries, kindly send an email to [email protected] with ‘UrbanGeekz 50’ in the subject box.

The Black Professional Summit 2024, with this year’s theme, LegacyCon: House of Heroes, celebrates leadership, innovation, and the strength of our community. Across these dynamic events, you’ll gain valuable insights, build meaningful connections, and enjoy moments of fun and celebration with fellow attendees. Whether you’re here to grow, learn, or simply connect, this summit will inspire and empower you to take the next step in your journey.

Date: 22 -24 November 2024

Location: Tampa, Florida

StrictlyVC delivers exclusive insider VC content while creating meaningful connections with leading investors & entrepreneurs. Attend, for an evening of intimate interviews with industry heavy hitters and impactful conversation.

Date: 4 December, 2024

Location: San Fransisco

Black Entrepreneurs Day is the ultimate celebration of Black business and entrepreneurship. Highlighted by insightful conversations with Black business icons including Charlamagne tha God, Flavor Flav, Kelly Rowland, Rashad Bilal, Troy Millings, Jordan Chiles, and many more, plus a live musical performance from global superstar 2 Chainz presented by Raising Cane’s. Black Entrepreneurs Day has quickly become one of the most impactful purpose-driven events in the world.

Created in 2020 by Daymond John, the founder and CEO of FUBU and Co-Star of ABC’s five-time Emmy Award-winning show Shark Tank, the event has raised over $1,000,000 in Black Business grants in partnership with the NAACP and inspired millions of fans!

Date: November 22, 2024

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Thank you for joining us in this edition of Geekz Insider. We hope our shared stories and opportunities ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and fuel your drive to innovate. From dynamic founders to transformative AI programs and life-changing grants, something here inspires everyone.

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Written by Stephen Oluwadara