In this episode of NEXUS Talks, we sit down with Ashley Ainsley, co-founder of Colour in Tech, to uncover the real truth about building partnerships with big brands — and why it can take years, not months, to land the right deal. From being one of only 32 Black students at Oxford to building a movement that’s transforming diversity in tech, Ashley shares his journey, the challenges he’s faced, and the strategies that have helped him secure game-changing collaborations.
You’ll hear how he’s:
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Navigated the realities of running a sustainable nonprofit
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Landed multi-year partnerships that took four years to secure
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Used diversity and inclusion as a driver for innovation
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Taken AI training nationwide to up-skill thousands