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Anthony Barrett
Q. Thanks for interviewing with us. Tell everyone who you are and what you do?
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A. My name is Anthony Barrett,
I’m a social entrepreneur working to advance cities and disrupt systems that cripple the advancement of Black and
Brown people specifically and improve workforce pathways for all throughout Connecticut.
I do that through my work as the Co-Founder of Girls for
Technology and the Legislative & Community Outreach Director for the Governors Workforce
Development Office. I am an ecosystem builder and I work to create workforce pathways that that are aimed at reskilling and upskilling CT talents. By working across corporate, community org, private.
Q. Let’s talk about “Girls for Technology” and the motivation about it?
A. Girls for Technology was cofounded by Sabrina Tucker who serves as the current President/
CEO and visionary. Girls for
Technology is a catalyst for economic empowerment for women of color. We provide crucial training, resources, and support needed to build wealth through tech, entrepreneurship, workforce development and leadership.
Q. Who do you look up to for inspiration or mentorship?
A. For me it’s not looking up to someone, but more so the culture of black excellence. I get inspired when I see beautiful melanated people winning.
I love seeing beautiful black families, entrepreneurs, kids excelling and the plight and fight of the underdog.
Q. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
A. In the next 5 year I hope to be economically and debt free.
Q. As a male leader what has been the most significant barrier in your career?
A. For me personally, its trust and finding a good mentor to help you fulfill your dreams. I had a few mentors that I respected, and thought would embrace the role, however it never manifested the way that I envisioned.
Q. How do you define your purpose in life?
A. My purpose in life is to leave the world a better place that what I found it. I am a servant leader, man of faith and provider for my family. My ultimately purpose is to build a legacy for my children that they will be proud of when it’s all said and done.
Q. What advice do you give to the next generation of male leaders?
A. Build a team of goal-oriented people who share the same desire to be great. Create a collective venture and build a legacy for your families. We must learn to build as a group rather than individuals. Henry Fiord once said; “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.”
Q. Are you working on any new projects or upcoming events?
A. Currently working to expand Girls for Technology into the Tri-State market (CT, NY, NJ). We have 5-week accelerator program and
Pitch Competition running now.
In addition, working on building an incubator for small business, creatives and the remote work.
Q. How would you describe your future in 3 words?
A. Purposeful, Optimistic, &
Determined (POD).
Q. Where can the readers follow you?
A. LinkedIn: Anthony G. Barrett,
MBA, Instagram: Blck_tech
