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👋 Hello to our new newsletter readers! I’m Cynthia Widjaja - learning and development professional, data science nerd, digital marketing enthusiast, TechWalk Silicon Valley Chapter community member, and newsletter editor. I’d love your help with a few things:

• We’re looking for Co-Hosts for our upcoming TechWalks. Please reach out if any of the following opportunities feel like a good fit.

  • February 6 [NYC] Growth TechWalk - Organized by Christine Farrier Rosemin

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  • March 6 [NYC] Rice University Alumni TechWalk - Organized by Christine Farrier Rosemin

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  • Los Angeles TechWalks led by Justin Matson and Mariana Small

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CUNY 2xTech is seeking startup founders and tech companies interested in hosting Software Engineering and Data Science interns for the upcoming summer.

Our students are actively studying in-demand technical fields and are eager to gain hands-on experience in fast-paced, mission-driven environments.  These internships give founders access to motivated, early-career talent while helping students build meaningful, real-world skills.

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• Access to NYC-based, diverse technical talent

• Support the next generation of software engineers and data scientists

• Strengthen your hiring pipeline while giving back to the tech ecosystem

If you’re interested in learning more or becoming a partner, please complete our INTEREST FORM. We look forward to building impactful partnerships this summer. If you have more questions, please reach out to [email protected]

BrainStation x TechWalk

You heard it here first. This week, BrainStation, the global leader in digital skills and AI training, and TechWalk will be announcing our official partnership, which will provide TechWalk community members with complimentary access to BrainStation events across their worldwide locations. Limited seats are available. Please reach out to Brett Wisner, Manager, Enterprise, to let him know which event you are interested in attending.

TechWalk Community Partnership News

Crystal Method, TechWalk’s official social media agency, is offering a 14-day free trial for Instagram community growth, built for brands ready to get seen in 2026. If you’ve been struggling to attract new users to your page, now’s your chance to test a proven engagement strategy that brings the right audience to you. Simply reply to this email and we’ll connect you with the team.

TechWalk founder Christine invites you to join a pre-launch event for her new advisory firm. She’s kicking things off with the first episode of the series, Accounting for Growth, where Nicole Casperson (Fintech is Femme) will break down how growth leaders in the accounting ecosystem can use media and influencer partnerships to reach the right audiences faster and drive real revenue impact. (#Protip - you don’t have to be in the accounting space to get benefit from this conversation)

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• Register for TechWalk | Bangalore, March 29

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Happy Walking,

Cynthia Widjaja

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