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We created Brilliant Black Minds in 2020 with a clear purpose: to address the disparities in access to resources, mentorship, and interview preparation that limit career opportunities for Black software engineers. Our Interview Access Gap Report revealed the critical need for dedicated support to help Black engineers strengthen their technical interviewing skills, build confidence, and […]

We are proud to present Karat’s inaugural Brilliant Black Minds Annual Community Report! This update is both a reflection of the tremendous progress we’ve made over the past year and a celebration of how our community has come together to break down barriers, foster brilliance, and unlock opportunities. Reflecting back, we have some wonderful success […]

The integration of generative AI (gen AI) into software engineering is fundamentally altering the dynamics of talent acquisition and career development across industries. This rapid transformation, powered by gen AI’s promise of productivity and cost-savings, calls for a nuanced examination of its impact, especially on diversity and inclusion within the tech sector. As we harness […]

SEATTLE – December 19, 2023 – Karat, the only end-to-end partner for technical hiring, today announced a significant expansion of its Brilliant Black Minds program with the introduction of seven new Partners of Brilliance: DocuSign, Electronic Arts, Intuit, Snap, Uber, Unity, and Zillow. This cohort of new Partners join the program’s inaugural members, Amazon Prime […]