Jul 17, 2023

Skin in the Game: Lessons in adaptation, Bay Area edition

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As one program grad put it, the video game industry is “lacking in melanin." At Gameheads, students are prepping to be part of a new and improved generation of tech innovators. Plus, we'll hear from San Francisco mayor London Breed on commercial real estate.

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Skin in the Game

Tomorrow's tech disruptors learn how to raise their game

by David Brancaccio

Jul 17, 2023

The video game industry has a diversity problem. This Bay Area mentorship program has solutions.

"Marketplace Morning Report" host David Brancaccio speaks with mentees at Gameheads. The program aims to give students in the Bay Area the skills, connections and confidence to break into the tech industry.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Jordan Mangi Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Nick Esposito Media Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Olie D'Albertanson Producer, BBC

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