On January 22, Zakiya attended the 1PHL Founder and Tech Talk, a dynamic gathering of entrepreneurs, technologists, and ecosystem builders committed to strengthening Philadelphia’s innovation landscape. The event created space for founders to share insights, lessons learned, and emerging ideas while fostering meaningful connections across the city’s tech community. Through candid conversation and peer exchange, the evening highlighted the power of collaboration, resource sharing, and inclusive innovation in advancing sustainable business growth and economic opportunity.