The Glitch in the Narrative

The Glitch in the Narrative

From MTI Radio the Podcast by Shemu'el Namaste

July 12, 2026 · 55 min

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In this episode, Stephen Adams shares his journey from teenage father to tech entrepreneur, discussing the importance of grassroots tech education and community engagement.

Thanks for reading Meet The Innovators Universe! This post is public so feel free to share it. Welcome back to the MTI Universe. This week, we took the conversation straight to the heart of Columbus, Ohio. We set up shop at the Martin Luther King Library off Long Street, right on the edge of Olde Towne East and Driving Park. There is something incredibly grounding about creating and recording in the exact spaces where we used to run to the library 30 years ago, eager to play games or download free beat-making software. In this episode, tentatively titled "The Glitch in the Narrative," we sit down with Stephen Adams. Stephen is an entrepreneur, the COO of the non-profit Black AI, and the driving force behind 614 Tech Week. His story is the definition of a true shake-back. He takes us through his journey from being a teenage father at 15 and navigating the streets, to eventually finding his lane in technology, climbing to a C-level executive position, and ultimately choosing freedom and entrepreneurship over corporate titles. Here is a breakdown of what we get into: * The Modern Oil Rush: We discuss how the tech world is the new frontier and why it is absolutely critical to ensure…

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Host: Shemu'el Namaste

Guest: Stephen Adams

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Organizations: Black AI

Places: Columbus, Ohio, Martin Luther King Library, Olde Towne East, Driving Park

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