We are building a community of people who are pursuing tech solutions that center human thriving & responsible innovation. linktr.ee/thetechwewanthttps://bsky.app/profile/ttww.ushttps://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3m2u3ugvpnk22If you are around for #SFTechWeek panels, pitches, and power talks, end things on a high note tonight! ✨ Join us at The Tech We Want After Party: a night of music, dancing, and community with a crowd of innovators, dreamers, and changemakers. Last chance to join: https://partiful.com/e/z5pcSkijOh46AvvO44pG10 Oct 2025 16:31 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2u3ugvpnk22https://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3lt3jvugluc23Birmingham’s tech scene echoes the early days of great ecosystems, filled with hope and responsibility. As we forge ahead, our collective challenge is clear: make innovation a tool for connectivity and problem-solving. And @sloss.tech shows us we can do it in community, while having a great time!03 Jul 2025 20:10 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt3jvugluc23https://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3lsu2fs3fhk2jOne of the most frequent questions we get: What are examples of the tech we want? ✨ Tomorrow we launch #30DaysofTechWeTrust! ✨ We’ll spotlight tech rooted in community, equity, privacy, transparency, and sustainability. Follow along and help build an industry driven by responsible innovation! 🌍💡30 Jun 2025 20:44 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsu2fs3fhk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3lqd3eseyj226🤖 AI doesn’t have to be a threat; it’s not destiny, it’s a negotiation. Brian Merchant, author at Blood in the Machine, reminded us at THE LIGHT HOUSE that the future of AI and labor is still being written. 🛠️ Watch the full panel on our YouTube channel. #TheTechWeWant #AIandLabor #FutureOfWork29 May 2025 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqd3eseyj226https://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3lklndh7mc22j💡 At THE LIGHT HOUSE we designed a collective sensemaking exercise to surface community insights. What we heard: ⚡ Put safety & privacy at the center ⚡ Slow down & consider long-term consequences ⚡ Ensure data sovereignty for all humans Tech reflects our choices. What principle would you add?17 Mar 2025 17:07 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lklndh7mc22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3lj77b7kws22c🔥 Ignite your curiosity in just 5 minutes! At THE LIGHT HOUSE, Lightning Talks explore everything from social capital as an infinite resource, to documentary storytelling to pioneering AI for abolition. Each talk is a unique piece of the puzzle for a more inclusive tech future. ⚡️ #TeamHuman #TTWW28 Feb 2025 00:58 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj77b7kws22chttps://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3lj55xximms2fThe countdown begins! 🕜 10 days until THE LIGHT HOUSE 2025: 2 days of inspiring talks, immersive activations & collabs. Join the human-first tech revolution! RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-light-house-2025-tickets-1104891332719 #thelighthouse2025 #teamhuman #responsibleinnovation #techforgood27 Feb 2025 05:30 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj55xximms2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3lixlk3lqnc2sTHE LIGHT HOUSE is coming soon! Designed by The Tech We Want alongside a coalition of changemakers, it’s a space to discover new networks, collaborate on bold ideas, and pave the way to a future centered on human thriving. 💡 RSVP today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-light-house-2025-tickets-1104891332719 #TeamHuman #TheLightHouse25 Feb 2025 00:16 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lixlk3lqnc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3lii3qqbijs2pAt THE LIGHT HOUSE, we’re not just imagining better futures—we’re building them. ✨ These gatherings are a glimpse of what’s possible when we center people, values, and impact in tech. 💡🌍 Will you co-create with us in Austin on March 8 & 9? #TheTechWeWant #TeamHuman #EthicalTech #FutureofTech18 Feb 2025 20:24 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lii3qqbijs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3lifuylxbq224We’ve come to understand that narrative change is key to creating the fertile soil for progress. 🌱✨ How do we create the conditions to shift hearts & minds? How do we ensure tech serves us—not the other way around? Let’s build #TheTechWeWant where innovation uplifts people, not just profits. 🚀❤️17 Feb 2025 23:18 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lifuylxbq224https://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3liaiwhgoes2zFormer Luminary Coraline Ada Ehmke's new book, "We Just Build Hammers: Stories from the Past, Present, and Future of Responsible Tech" launches March 12! Pre-order here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/we-just-build-hammers-stories-from-the-past-present-and-future-of-responsible-tech/f218c7eae5a06af9?ean=9798868812484&next=t&next=t15 Feb 2025 19:58 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3liaiwhgoes2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3li3dozynmk2nPrototyping the implications of innovation is an essential step in the early design stages. 💡 Before we put something out into the world, it's important to be mindful of the harm it can have on oppressed or marginalized communities. Follow us for more insights from our Tech Confidential series!13 Feb 2025 18:42 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3li3dozynmk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3li3cqy3fmk2n👉 To get more insights from TTWW Luminary Jasmine Sun and many others, you can check out our "Tech Confidential" series on YouTube now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvG4kHGAQI4&list=PLBraoSQEVInMJUp6R5K9Bpx5gLXAHy_4P #TheTechWeWant #TeamHuman #SustainableTech #TechForGood #ResponsibleInnovation #EquitableTechnology #CollectiveIntelligence13 Feb 2025 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3li3cqy3fmk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3li3cito6js2nTeam throwback to THE LIGHT HOUSE 2024 -- we're ramping up for the third year of THE LIGHT HOUSE coming up in just over 3 weeks! (If you haven't registered yet, NOW is the time: https://thetechwewant.com/our-events/the-light-house-2025/)13 Feb 2025 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3li3cito6js2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3lhze4rxons25Coalition building takes work, compromise, and a shared direction. The Tech We Want, together with the cohort of 15 Luminaries that kicked off the project, designed a set of guiding principles for building tech for people over profit. What are your north stars in building responsible tech?12 Feb 2025 23:44 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhze4rxons25https://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3lhzdr2o22s25The Tech We Want Guiding Principles #1: Created in the Open Our work contributes to collective knowledge and is shared in the digital commons. We work with diverse collaborators and in public view.12 Feb 2025 23:37 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhzdr2o22s25https://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3lhzdpkkhhk25The Tech We Want Guiding Principles #2: Designed to Do Good We want tech that is beneficial, not just neutral. We promote the thriving of all people and elevate the best in human nature.12 Feb 2025 23:37 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhzdpkkhhk25https://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3lhzdoblbhc25The Tech We Want Guiding Principles #3: Rights-Preserving We build in service of universally recognized human rights. We support digital rights including accessibility, privacy, and data autonomy.12 Feb 2025 23:36 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhzdoblbhc25https://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3lhzdmyphts25The Tech We Want Guiding Principles #4: Sustaining & Sustainable We prioritize the care and well-being of the environment and all living things. We build to honor and connect generations.12 Feb 2025 23:35 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhzdmyphts25https://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3lhzdlscqj225The Tech We Want Guiding Principles #5: Built to Reduce Harm We recognize that use and abuse of technology to do harm is inevitable. We design to protect the most vulnerable people.12 Feb 2025 23:34 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhzdlscqj225https://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3lhzdkjuhjc25The Tech We Want Guiding Principles #6: Usable, Reusable, & Repairable We prioritize agency and ease of use and design for user repair. We build with reclaimable materials and to minimize waste.12 Feb 2025 23:34 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhzdkjuhjc25https://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3lhzdj6q4mk25The Tech We Want Guiding Principles #7: Engineered for Accountability We make decisions about what, how, and for whom we build openly and transparently. We cannot delegate responsibility for our decisions.12 Feb 2025 23:33 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhzdj6q4mk25https://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3lhzdhtdyp225The Tech We Want Guiding Principles #8: Measured for Impact We accept responsibility for outcomes. We evaluate our real-world impact and work to reduce harm and address inequities.12 Feb 2025 23:32 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhzdhtdyp225https://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3lhzdg5fink25The Tech We Want Guiding Principles #9: Joyful & Delightful. As simple as that!12 Feb 2025 23:31 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhzdg5fink25https://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3lhzd6hjfe22512 Feb 2025 23:27 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhzd6hjfe225https://bsky.app/profile/ttww.us/post/3lhz2hkqgqm2e🤖 AI is shaping the future—who’s shaping AI? We are. Join THE LIGHT HOUSE 2025 (March 8-9, Austin, TX) for bold talks on AI, coalition building & responsible tech. 🌍✨ 🤝 Meet funders, leaders & changemakers 🎶 Lights Out! Party – music, karaoke & more! 🔗 FREE! https://thetechwewant.com/our-events/the-light-house-2025/12 Feb 2025 20:51 +0000at://did:plc:nfjoszvfrchm2kjuwplnuktw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhz2hkqgqm2e