KISHAU SMITH ROGERS

I Wrangle Complexity

I am an entrepreneur solving wicked problems using computer science, systems thinking & creativity.

Kishau Rogers at Websmith Office in Richmond, VA

KISHAU SMITH ROGERS

I Wrangle Complexity

I am an entrepreneur solving wicked problems using computer science, systems thinking & creative expression.

KISHAU SMITH ROGERS

I Wrangle Complexity

I am an entrepreneur solving wicked problems using computer science, systems thinking & creative expression.

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About Me

Engineer, Entrepreneur, Systems Thinker

I am a problem solver using computer science, systems thinking and creativity to wrangle complexity and solve the world's wicked problems. I have over 25 years of experience building enterprise software solutions and more than 15 years of entrepreneurial leadership. My work is featured in many publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, and Black Enterprise.

Kishau with a panel of 4 at Black Women Tech Talk in NYC

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Kishau is phenomenal, her perspective on technology, getting to the root cause of the problem and recognizing systems that we need to shift resonated highly. “I learned a lot from her and she gave me some new ideas” - applying leaders as learners.

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