E.C. Pizarro
The Ripple Effect with E.C. Pizarro
Technology strategist E.C. Pizarro III explores how his intersecting identities as a Black trans man and corporate professional shaped his leadership style and commitment to community. E.C. revisits pivotal mentorship moments—like encouraging a young trans student in his earliest days of transition—and explains how visibility can spark a ripple effect for others looking to enter tech. He also delves into the power of strategic pivots, the importance of self-belief, and how harnessing transferrable “project management” skills from everyday life can transform one’s career. Through his own journey from volunteer at TransTech Social to executive director, E.C. highlights what it looks like to build new tables rather than waiting for a seat at old ones, ultimately reminding us that each of us can lead, uplift others, and redefine success on our own terms.
Technology strategist E.C. Pizarro III explores how his intersecting identities as a Black trans man and corporate professional shaped his leadership style and commitment to community. E.C. revisits pivotal mentorship moments—like encouraging a young trans student in his earliest days of transition—and explains how visibility can spark a ripple effect for others looking to enter tech. He also delves into the power of strategic pivots, the importance of self-belief, and how harnessing transferrable “project management” skills from everyday life can transform one’s career. Through his own journey from volunteer at TransTech Social to executive director, E.C. highlights what it looks like to build new tables rather than waiting for a seat at old ones, ultimately reminding us that each of us can lead, uplift others, and redefine success on our own terms.
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Guest Biography
E.C. Pizarro III is a technology experience strategist, owner of 1Z2R, a firm offering website and technology audits to help clients streamline their operations and grow, and founder of Marsha’s Web, a resource for TLGBQIA+ communities focused on BIPOC Transgender, Intersex, and GNC business owners. He led TransTech Social from 2021-2024 and has been honored with the 2024 Pioneer of Technology Award, 2024 Change Agent Award, the 2023 Marsha P. Johnson Institute Legacy Award, and was named one of the Out100 LGBTQ+ Policy Makers in 2022. E.C. is dedicated to empowering clients and communities for long-term success through strategic growth. |
Show Notes
Season 3, Episode 4 Credits
Guest: E.C. Pizarro Host: Liz Cavallaro Host: Bree Fram Audio: Frieda Garcia Show Notes: Alexa Goodrich-Houska |