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Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency (FAT)
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Diversity & Inclusion
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Net neutrality
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Tech for public challenges
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Fintech for good
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2020 Emerging Tech Projects
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2020 Emerging Tech Conferences
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New York, NY
Free and simple information for immigrants
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Citizenshipworks
New York, NY
Making the path to citizenship easy and affordable
Legal tech
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