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Celebrating 10 Years

First-Gens in Tech

Created by first-gens for first-gens and designed to help break barriers entering the tech industry.

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About First-Gens in Tech

HubSpot's First-Gens in Tech event is a curated experience exclusively for first-generation individuals interested in learning more about what it really means to work in tech.

After attending our event (now in its tenth year in 2025), you'll not only learn which jobs will help you break into the industry, but also how to ask your imposter syndrome to take the day off (or several) and to gain tips for landing your first job in tech!

Who is considered “first-generation"?
For this event, we consider first-gens to be any person:
  • who was not born in your country of residence OR
  • whose parents were not born in your country of residence OR
  • who is the first in their family to attend college/university OR
  • who is the first in their family to enter the corporate world
You can expect that we'll aim to do the following in this year's event:
  • Continue to position attendees to land jobs in the tech industry generally and not just HubSpot itself
  • Provide transparency and insights about recent developments in the tech industry job market
  • Offer advice and perspective to help attendees navigate the job search process in today's market
  • Create more space for first-gens to connect and network, especially with first-gens already in the industry

Featured Speakers

Meet a few of this year's speakers, and unlock this year's full lineup after registering.

  • Kham Ward

    Founder & CEO

    BLK Men in Tech
    Kham Ward is the Founder and CEO of BLK Men in Tech, Incorporated. He is also a diversity executive in the tech space where he has designed and implemented comprehensive D&I strategies across the …

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About HubSpot

HubSpot is an AI-powered customer platform with all the software, integrations, and resources customers need to connect marketing, sales, and service. HubSpot's connected platform enables businesses to grow faster by focusing on what matters most: customers.

At HubSpot, bold is our baseline. Our employees around the globe move fast, stay customer-obsessed, and win together. Our culture is grounded in four commitments: Solve for the Customer, Be Bold, Learn Fast, Align, Adapt & Go!, and Deliver with HEART. These commitments shape how we work, lead, and grow.

We’re building a company where people can do their best work. We focus on brilliant work, not badge swipes. By combining clarity, ownership, and trust, we create space for big thinking and meaningful progress. And we know that when our employees grow, our customers do too.

Recognized globally for our award-winning culture by Comparably, Glassdoor, Fortune, and more, HubSpot is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, with employees and offices around the world.

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