
Opportunity + Access at Scale
Why aīre?
Tech and innovation hubs that are racially equitable, diverse, inclusive (REDI) and accessible for all — don’t just appear out of thin air.
They require intentional design and a unique combination of principled partnerships, collaborative programs, and community derived priorities.
As experienced practitioners, we provide strategic advisory and technical support to help leaders and communities architect actionable roadmaps to build REDI technology, innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Our team brings to the table what many emerging markets across the country are seeking to be REDI: intentional design, strategic direction, data driven outcomes and experiential evaluation.

Proven Impact.
Scalable Solutions.
Equitable Outcomes
We are ecosystem architects at heart.
Let’s build together. We’re ready to share our learnings and proven track record of exponential impact.

54,000
Innovators Served

1000
Partnerships

3400+
Hours of Entrepreneurial Support Facilitated

What’s Happening
Founding Director and Board Chair of aīre ventures appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Tech Equity Miami
Tech Equity Miami is a transformational initiative that aims to deploy $100 million in philanthropic funding over five years to advance equity in Miami through tech. The consortium focuses on four key areas: increasing digital access, building an educational pipeline by increasing exposure to high-quality tech experiences across the region’s K12 students, increasing tech career pathways and fueling digital transformations across small businesses.
JP Morgan, Knight Foundation, The Miami Foundation and aīre ventures launch $100 million Tech Equity Miami funding consortium with a total of $55 million at kickoff
NBC 6’s Jawan Strader was joined by the founder of Nyah Project and the students who benefitted from the life-changing program.
Leigh-Ann Buchanan and team to depart from Venture Cafe network to lead aīre ventures, based on the lessons learned and successes achieved in Miami over the past five years.
New York Times Shares Insights from aīre ventures President on Silicon Valley Exodus to Miami. Photo credit: Gabriel Alcala