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Founding Members Of Global Non-Profit One Economy Corporation Announce Formation Of Centri Tech To Maximize The Full Potential Of Technology To Improve LivesWashington, Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Founding members of One Economy Corporation today announced the formation of Centri Tech, a social venture mobilizing the full potential of technology to lift the human condition – a concept it calls "digital advancement." This "digital advancement" approach intersects real estate, housing, technology, culture and innovation to overcome socio-economic disparities and calls for (1) a widespread technology policy and practice agenda focused on both public and private sectors, (2) a network of like-minded entities from the public sector, technology and corporate industries, philanthropy, as well as the community development and housing sector, and (3) digital innovation practices to leverage new technologies with social purpose. Centri Tech integrates these three strategies into a platform to drive impact for society and the people in it, with a focus on improved health, wealth and environment. "We are at a moment of historic opportunity. The disruption unleashed by the pandemic, alongside widespread calls for transformative change, have opened the way to new possibilities. Now is the time to fulfill that promise of technology, the promise of a better and more equitable life for all people. We need not limit the boundaries of our creativity to merely the digital divide. Our society is technology-driven and powered by innovation. We can harness these assets for social purpose and reimagine the role of tech to advance digital opportunities that position Americans to thrive in the digital economy," said Rey Ramsey, founder and CEO of Centri Tech. This effort is not the first time that the team behind Centri Tech has led in this space. The team formerly founded One Economy Corporation (2000 – 2012), an entity that worked in 17 countries with a mission to network affordable housing with broadband and to promote its adoption and use for life-sustaining and life-enhancing actions. Key achievements included:
In the wake of COVID-19, the accelerated digitization of our society has exposed the inequities that result from lack of access to essential resources and tools for communities to achieve social outcomes. Solving these issues requires financial capital, but also human capital – the effort and energy of America's talent. In this context, Centri Tech launches with two unique initial efforts:
Jane Metcalfe, cofounder, Wired magazine and founder, NEO.LIFE, supports Centri Tech's mission and commented, "When I first joined the board of One Economy almost 20 years ago, I thought getting high-speed internet access to everyone would be a done deal by now, because it is an indispensable tool for participating in the 21st century economy and civic life. Clearly there is still work to do to guarantee access in the home. I applaud Centri Tech's focus on both infrastructure AND content, and their track record in coordinating the public, private, and non-profit sectors for large scale solutions." Centri Tech's initial capacities include:
For more information, please visit www.centri-tech.com. About Centri Tech: Centri Tech is a Social Venture formed in 2019 to maximize the full potential of technology and broadband to enhance and sustain lives. Contact: Larry Gonzalez View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/founding-members-of-global-non-profit-one-economy-corporation-announce-formation-of-centri-tech-to-maximize-the-full-potential-of-technology-to-improve-lives-301161120.html SOURCE Centri Tech |