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Angela Benton Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Angela Benton is the Managing Director at Fruit Ventures and the Executive Chairman at Streamlytics, renowned for her leadership in artificial intelligence and technology. She is a trailblazer in tech innovation, recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Influential African-Americans in Tech by Business Insider. Angela founded NewME, the first accelerator for minority entrepreneurs, which has transformed the landscape for diversity in tech startups. Her profound insights and extensive experience make her a sought-after keynote speaker and thought leader in the industry.
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