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Tampa Bay Software CEO Council Selects Computer Mentors as the
Recipient of 2021 Charitable Contribution

Tampa Bay, FL. August 13, 2021 – The Tampa Bay Software CEO Council, founded by Tampa Bay
Tech, selected Tampa Bay Area non-profit Computer Mentors as the recipient of the group’s
annual fundraising efforts. In August, they presented Computer Mentors founder and Executive
Director Ralph Smith with a check for more than $10,000.



“Every year we look for a local charity to connect with and the work Computer Mentors is doing
to promote tech with area kids completely aligns with our mission,” said Jack Berlin, CEO of
Accusoft. “The work they’re doing to empower kids to pursue careers in tech is instrumental to
the future of Tampa Bay as a growing tech hub.”

Computer Mentors works to build opportunity through expertise for the underserved youth of
the community. By establishing and building upon a fundamental skillset covering programming,
entrepreneurism, public speaking, and more; Computer Mentors gives its students the tools and
talent they need to become savvy, self-starting achievers in a tech-centric world.

The Software CEO Council comprises the area’s premier businesses, executives and
entrepreneurs of Tampa Bay’s technology community. Its mission is to create the largest
communal ecosystem for tech startups in the state of Florida, and put Tampa Bay on the map as
a beacon for innovation and success, to foster talent and fuel growth. Council companies include
A-LIGN, Accusoft, AgileThought, Bond-Pro, CrossBorder Solutions, Geographic Solutions, Haneke
Design, MercuryWorks, Sourcetoad, Spirion and SunView Software.

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“Tampa Bay Tech’s Software CEO Council represents several of our area’s most innovative,
growing companies, and we are honored to be the recipient of their generous gift to our kids,”
said Smith. “Donations like these help fund much-needed programs to help level the playing
field for our kids and develop the next generation of talent right here in Tampa Bay.”

About Tampa Bay Tech
Tampa Bay Tech is a 501(c) 6 non-profit technology council that has been engaging and uniting
the local technology community for 20 years. Through their membership and partnerships their
mission is to build a radically connected, flourishing tech hub where opportunity is abundant for
all. With over 125 companies representing thousands of tech employees - as well as thousands
of students within the area’s colleges and universities - Tampa Bay Tech provides programming
and initiatives to radically connect the community, provides development opportunities, and
supports Tampa Bay’s growing workforce. Join the TBTech community at tampabay.tech and
follow us on Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram and Twitter.

https://tampabay.tech/
https://www.tampasoftwareceos.com/
https://computermentors.org/


For more information contact:
Jill St. Thomas, CEO
jill@tampabay.tech
813.629.1895

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