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Hello! I’m Francie Black, a technology-focused broadcaster, trainer, and product leader with two decades of experience helping Fortune 100 companies and startups navigate emerging tech. I’ve built and taught robotics programs, led software and web initiatives, and served as on-air technology expert for ABC WLOS News. I’m passionate about turning complex ideas into practical, engaging content for diverse audiences. Over the years I’ve worn many hats—from independent consultant and product developer to TV host and educator—always focusing on clear communication, strategic thinking, and hands-on learning. I love partnering with teams to translate insights into actionable strategies, training, and stories that inspire exploration and innovation.…Hello! I’m Francie Black, a technology-focused broadcaster, trainer, and product leader with two decades of experience helping Fortune 100 companies and startups navigate emerging tech. I’ve built and taught robotics programs, led software and web initiatives, and served as on-air technology expert for ABC WLOS News. I’m passionate about turning complex ideas into practical, engaging content for diverse audiences. Over the years I’ve worn many hats—from independent consultant and product developer to TV host and educator—always focusing on clear communication, strategic thinking, and hands-on learning. I love partnering with teams to translate insights into actionable strategies, training, and stories that inspire exploration and innovation.

Francie Black

Presenter, Voiceover Artist, Filmmaker, +2

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Hello! I’m Francie Black, a technology-focused broadcaster, trainer, and product leader with two decades of experience helping Fortune 100 companies and startups navigate emerging tech. I’ve built and taught robotics programs, led software and web initiatives, and served as on-air technology expert for ABC WLOS News. I’m passionate about turning complex ideas into practical, engaging content for diverse audiences. Over the years I’ve worn many hats—from independent consultant and product developer to TV host and educator—always focusing on clear communication, strategic thinking, and hands-on learning. I love partnering with teams to translate insights into actionable strategies, training, and stories that inspire exploration and innovation.…Hello! I’m Francie Black, a technology-focused broadcaster, trainer, and product leader with two decades of experience helping Fortune 100 companies and startups navigate emerging tech. I’ve built and taught robotics programs, led software and web initiatives, and served as on-air technology expert for ABC WLOS News. I’m passionate about turning complex ideas into practical, engaging content for diverse audiences. Over the years I’ve worn many hats—from independent consultant and product developer to TV host and educator—always focusing on clear communication, strategic thinking, and hands-on learning. I love partnering with teams to translate insights into actionable strategies, training, and stories that inspire exploration and innovation.

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Hello! I’m Francie Black, a technology-focused broadcaster, trainer, and product leader with two decades of experience helping Fortune 100 companies and startups navigate emerging tech. I’ve built and taught robotics programs, led software and web initiatives, and served as on-air technology expert for ABC WLOS News. I’m passionate about turning complex ideas into practical, engaging content for diverse audiences.

Over the years I’ve worn many hats—from independent consultant and product developer to TV host and educator—always focusing on clear communication, strategic thinking, and hands-on learning. I love partnering with teams to translate insights into actionable strategies, training, and stories that inspire exploration and innovation.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Host at Tech Tango Today

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Hosted syndicated Tech Tip Today and App of the Week segments broadcast to over 100 TV stations nationwide.

Instructor at Home Hacker Camp

January 1, 2015 - Present

Teach robotics and programming courses; students build robots and use Scratch to program them; develop camp curriculum.

On-Air Talent, TV Host at ABC WLOS News

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020

Live, on-air talent presenting weekly Tech Time and App Chat segments; evaluated, reviewed, and featured emerging technologies for television audiences.

Independent Technology Consultant at eWisdomToGo, LLC

January 1, 2005 - Present

Work with various clients developing and implementing Internet and online marketing strategies, project management, writing tech articles, and hosting a weekly technology TV segment.

Founder at GroceryStreet.com

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005

Developed an online shopping system for established retail grocery chains; raised funding, built core software products, and brought services to market.

Director of Product Development at e-Chemicals

January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000

Directed product development for core B2B/eCommerce software products; managed project managers and development teams; synthesized stakeholder input into product plans and ROI analytics; led release schedules and implementations.

Sr. Management Consultant at Superior Consultant Holdings Corp

January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999

Led business development and assisted clients with technology strategies; mentored teams; advised on Internet/eCommerce initiatives.

Manager Internet Development at Amgen, Inc.

January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1998

Developed and implemented Internet and Intranet strategies; defined standards; led global rollouts and corporate training initiatives; managed web teams and external web projects.

Marketing Representative at NYNEX Business Centers

January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1991

Developed technology requirements for Fortune 500 accounts; co-managed national Disney Stores computerization and training programs.

Account Executive at Cal-Abco

January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1990

Managed accounts; grew territory; received multiple sales awards.

Education

Master of Business Administration at Pepperdine University

January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995

B.A. in Business Administration (Marketing Concentration) at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989

Qualifications

International CES Innovations Award Judge

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Retail, Real Estate & Construction, Manufacturing