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Bakari Brock @Bakari

I lead Global Partnerships for @msft4startups. Ex- @Guideline, @Lyft, @Twitter, @Google, @YouTube. Advisor, Angel, Austinite.

Joined March 2009
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Bakari Brock retweeted
Microsoft for Startups
@msft4startups
11 Jan 2024
We’re thrilled to bring this to startups at the @aigrant_ Fund, @AlchemistAcc, @w_conviction, @saranormous @thehousefund , @neo , @OpenAI Startup Fund and AI investor @eladgil Learn more: msft.it/6016iWiNG

Microsoft Expands Free Azure AI Infrastructure Access to Startups Microsoft expands free Azure AI...

Today, we are excited to announce we are extending the offer to additional organizations that align with our vision for advancing AI innovation to early-stage startups. We are proud to welcome...

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Bakari Brock@Bakari
7 Nov 2023
In my first post on some time, excited to have been a part of this as leading Global Partnerships and Experiences for @msft4startups. Thank you @mwseibel and team!
Y Combinator
@ycombinator
7 Nov 2023
Today we're announcing our partnership with @Microsoft to give our AI startups Azure credits and priority access to a cluster of ND A100 Azure VMs configured for model training and fine tuning.
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Bakari Brock retweeted
Microsoft for Startups
@msft4startups
9 Nov 2021
One of the most valuable yet challenging things for a first-time founder to find is a strong mentor. Discover how the Microsoft for Startups mentor network will help! msft.it/6010kpvJq
One of the most valuable yet challenging things for a first-time founder to find is a strong mentor. Discover how the Microsoft for Startups mentor network will help! https://msft.it/6010kpvJq

ALT One of the most valuable yet challenging things for a first-time founder to find is a strong mentor. Discover how the Microsoft for Startups mentor network will help! https://msft.it/6010kpvJq
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Bakari Brock@Bakari
18 Oct 2021
Really excited to be a part of this!
Microsoft for Startups
@msft4startups
18 Oct 2021
With the introduction of Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub @JeffMa shares context on how our new #startup platform is designed to promote #entrepreneur opportunities and democratize innovation. Now open in limited preview: msft.it/6019X0nMZ
With the introduction of Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub @JeffMa shares context on how our new #startup platform is designed to promote #entrepreneur opportunities and democratize innovation. Now open in limited preview: https://msft.it/6019X0nMZ

ALT With the introduction of Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub @JeffMa shares context on how our new #startup platform is designed to promote #entrepreneur opportunities and democratize innovation. Now open in limited preview: https://msft.it/6019X0nMZ

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Bakari Brock retweeted
Microsoft for Startups
@msft4startups
26 Jun 2021
Can't wait to see our very own Mariano @Amartino judging at the @EndeavorMIA Pitch Competition for Black founders and see which of the 10 #entrepreneurs wins! You can join, too... RSVP at msft.it/6019n3cLX
Can't wait to see our very own Mariano @Amartino judging at the @EndeavorMIA Pitch Competition for Black founders and see which of the 10 #entrepreneurs wins! You can join, too... RSVP at https://msft.it/6019n3cLX

ALT Can't wait to see our very own Mariano @Amartino judging at the @EndeavorMIA Pitch Competition for Black founders and see which of the 10 #entrepreneurs wins! You can join, too... RSVP at https://msft.it/6019n3cLX
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Bakari Brock retweeted
Microsoft for Startups
@msft4startups
24 Mar 2021
[Apply now] @MorganStanley’s Multicultural Innovation Lab is accepting applications from early-stage tech #startups for their next accelerator cohort. Details at msft.it/6015VuMsH
[Apply now] @MorganStanley’s Multicultural Innovation Lab is accepting applications from early-stage tech #startups for their next accelerator cohort. Details at https://msft.it/6015VuMsH

ALT [Apply now] @MorganStanley’s Multicultural Innovation Lab is accepting applications from early-stage tech #startups for their next accelerator cohort. Details at https://msft.it/6015VuMsH
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Bakari Brock retweeted
Microsoft for Startups
@msft4startups
21 Feb 2021
The #BlackFoundersSymposium starts this week! There's still time to register! ☆ Grow your tech business ☆ Improve Go-to-market skills ☆ Exchange ideas ☆ Strengthen Black founder tech community ☆ Meet @Bakari @ruthieyakubu @Jamila_Gordon
The #BlackFoundersSymposium starts this week! There's still time to register! ☆ Grow your tech business ☆ Improve Go-to-market skills ☆ Exchange ideas ☆ Strengthen Black founder tech community ☆ Meet @Bakari @ruthieyakubu @Jamila_Gordon

ALT The #BlackFoundersSymposium starts this week! There's still time to register! ☆ Grow your tech business ☆ Improve Go-to-market skills ☆ Exchange ideas ☆ Strengthen Black founder tech community ☆ Meet @Bakari @ruthieyakubu @Jamila_Gordon

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Bakari Brock retweeted
Guideline@Guideline401k
26 Jun 2020
Guideline is proud to stand with @NAACP, @ColorOfChange, @ADL, and more, in joining the #StopHateForProfit campaign. We will suspend advertising on Facebook and Instagram in July. Learn more: stophateforprofit.org/

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Bakari Brock retweeted
Guideline@Guideline401k
2 Jun 2020
Guideline is donating to the @naacp_ldf and Campaign Zero (joincampaignzero.org/), two organizations we are proud to stand behind and hope that you’ll familiarize yourself with. #blackouttuesday
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Bakari Brock retweeted
Guideline@Guideline401k
10 Mar 2020
We're proud to be named one of America’s Best Startup Employers by @Forbes! The list was created by evaluating employee satisfaction, employer reputation, and company growth. Learn more: forbes.com/americas-best-sta… P.S. we're hiring!

Forbes 2026 America's Best Startup Employers - Ranked List

The Forbes Best Startup Employers of 2026 list features the top innovative startup employers in America offering exciting opportunities. See who made the list.

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Bakari Brock retweeted
Guideline@Guideline401k
20 Feb 2020
We love automatic enrollment because it gets more employees saving for retirement. And it can help employers navigate nondiscrimination testing. Is your company’s 401(k) feature automatic enrollment? #401k #401kFebruary #retirement
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Bakari Brock retweeted
Guideline@Guideline401k
5 Feb 2020
AUM fees. 12b-1 fees. Expense ratios. 401(k) plans can come with a lot of fees. But they don’t have to. In our latest blog, we dig into some of these fees so you know what to look out for 👀: guideline.com/blog/401k-fees… #401k #401kFebruary #retirement #savings
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Bakari Brock@Bakari
8 Jul 2017
I'm going to @Elbow at Fox Theater in Oakland, CA - Nov 13 bandsintown.com/event/141011…
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Bakari Brock@Bakari
6 Dec 2016
traveling to San Francisco, California from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) fb.me/8h2qmkuuJ
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Bakari Brock@Bakari
15 Aug 2015
LIVE on #Periscope pscp.tv/w/aJ-P8Tk4MTExMjl8Nj…
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Bakari Brock retweeted
Ruben Harris
@rubenharris
23 Jul 2015
If you haven't RSVP'd, here's the FB link: Celebrating Black Entrepreneurship in the Bay on.fb.me/1ehTPCl
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Bakari Brock@Bakari
10 Jul 2015
A little hometown love: myfoxatlanta.com/story/29515…
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Bakari Brock@Bakari
9 May 2015
Flying to Portland? @lyft has your back: usat.ly/1H7yet1 via @usatoday cc @flypdx

Uber, Lyft competing with Portland, Ore. airport taxis for fares

Two weeks after the city of Portland gave Uber and Lyft the green light to operate during a 120-day trial period, the ride-sharing companies are now allowed to pick up fares at the Portland Interna...

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Bakari Brock@Bakari
16 Mar 2015
Logan's #sxsw keynote with the team. Awesome that @lyft is the official rideshare partner and first airport partner.
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Bakari Brock@Bakari
15 Mar 2015
My friends at @fastly are looking for a great Sr. Counsel candidate. Let me know if youre up for the challenge!: fastly.com/about/careers/app…
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