
Tech Catalyst Summit is a premier event platform and community initiative designed to bridge the gap between visionary executives, emerging tech talent, cutting-edge startups, and forward-thinking investors. Our mission is to accelerate innovation, fuel meaningful partnerships, and spotlight the trailblazers shaping the future of technology and cybersecurity.
Through dynamic in-person experiences—from high-impact panels to immersive networking and live pitch competitions—we create curated spaces that make tech exciting, inclusive, and actionable. As a Black-founded organization, we are deeply committed to representation, empowerment, and building pathways into tech for underrepresented communities.
At Tech Catalyst Summit, we don’t just talk about the future—we build it, together.

Founder & CEO of Cyber Made Simple
Jelani is a seasoned Cybersecurity Risk Management executive and entrepreneur with over 15 years experience designing and implementing cyber governance risk and compliance (GRC) programs and technologies within complex global organizations across sectors such as banking, technology, consumer products, government and others. Jelani's passion for entrepreneurship led him to start businesses in fashion, real estate, TV marketing and Cybersecurity.
Jelani's most recent entrepreneurial venture, Cyber Made Simple is a GRC consulting group focused on demystifying complex cyber risks for executive boards and senior management. The team accomplishes this through defining the strategy for the future state, aligning an organization to industry best practices and automating in tools and technologies such as ServiceNow, Archer and others. Through strategic alliance with the Holistic Information Security Practitioner Institute, Jelani's community-oriented approach has led to Vision 2030: to train 100k cybersecurity professionals by 2030.
Jelani's many years of building dynamic teams with his cool, calm, collected leadership style enables his ability to work in very complex environments across multiple projects/clients while also creating a fun and engaging team culture while solving the world's most technical and complex cybersecurity problems.

Founder & CEO of Catalyst Tech Solutions
Joshua Coffee is a dynamic leader and visionary entrepreneur with over nine years of experience in the tech industry. As the Founder and CEO of Catalyst Tech Solutions, Joshua has built a premier IT consulting firm specializing in ServiceNow implementations. His commitment to delivering innovative, scalable solutions has positioned Catalyst Tech Solutions as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to streamline operations and drive digital transformation.
Recognizing the transformative power of technology, Joshua extended his impact by founding Catalyst Institute—a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower individuals from unconventional backgrounds to break into the tech industry. Through comprehensive technical training programs, Catalyst Institute equips students with the skills and confidence needed to launch thriving careers, with a focus on diversity, inclusivity, and upward mobility.
Joshua’s passion for leveraging technology to create opportunities and solve complex challenges fuels his drive to expand Catalyst Tech Solutions and Catalyst Institute. His dedication to fostering innovation and empowerment continues to inspire and transform the tech landscape.