“Technology is the great enabler of innovation and wealth building. But to achieve real equity in technology, Blacks and other underrepresented groups must have a stake in it beyond jobs. Blacks and underrepresented groups must also own their own intellectual property, companies, and supply chains for technology.

Enter tequity, the goal of empowering Blacks and underrepresented groups to build wealth and agency by owning a stake in technology development. This is part of democratizing generational wealth for communities who have been systematically excluded from means of sustained financial empowerment. Ownership is a necessary step towards creating generational wealth for Black Americans. It is how wealth is passed on, which means more than just passing over money. It means passing on values and beliefs. You’re passing on confidence and worthiness. You’re telling future generations ‘we did this; you can do this.’” - William A. Adams