co:census joins Google for Startups Black Founders Fund 2023
co:census, a trailblazing tech startup specializing in urbanism and community engagement, is excited to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Google for Startups Black Founders Fund for 2023.
The Google for Startups Black Founders Fund is a highly competitive and respected initiative that champions and supports Black-led startups, promoting diversity and inclusion within the tech sector. This year, Google recognized co:census for its innovative approach to harnessing data for urban planning and its commitment to challenging the status quo of design. co:census is revolutionizing the field of urbanism with its unique, community-driven platform. By providing practitioners of the built environment with critical insights into community feedback, co:census bridges the gap between decision-makers and the communities they serve. This recognition from Google attests to the transformative potential of co:census's work.
Tiasia O'Brien, Founder of co:census, expressed her excitement about the award: "We're not just building AI models; we're building bridges. Being selected for the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund 2023 is a validation of our mission and a significant step forward in our journey to transform the built environment through community-informed solutions. We're not here to maintain the status quo. We're here to challenge it, to question it, and most importantly, to change it. This recognition from Google for Startups Black Founders Fund 2023 is a testament to our commitment to this mission," she stated.
The funds received from Google will be invested in expanding the company's go-to-market strategy. By accelerating its growth, co:census aims to help even more communities and urban planners interact effectively and make decisions that reflect the needs and wants of the people who live in those communities. co:census is deeply committed to fostering inclusivity and equity in urban planning, and this achievement is a testament to the progress it's making in this regard. With the support of the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund, co:census is poised to continue its mission to democratize data in urban planning and bring about a future where every community has a voice.
For more information about co:census and its selection for the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund, please or contact press@seamsociallabs.com
About co:census
Launched in 2018, Seam Social Labs, Inc. is a Black women-led benefit corporation. As an MWBE-certified business, their Enterprise software has been used by more than three dozen government agencies and urban design & planning teams to conduct and analyze stakeholder engagement. co:census, is a collaborative workspace for your team to Learn, Plan, Create, Analyze, and Work together as you conduct research projects for stakeholder engagement. Learn more at cocensus.io.