Julian Fitzgerald R. is an ecosystem builder designing scalable platforms and partnerships that bring tech, education, and equitable workforce development all in one place. As founder and executive director of The Cxmmunity Foundation, he has charted new pathways for young people of color to access careers in gaming, esports, and digital tech through gamified learning experiences, innovation labs, industry access, and more. The Cxmmunity has evolved from mentorship into two additional properties including a cultural intelligence platform connecting brands with multicultural Gen Z gaming and creator communities as well as, CXM.co, the editorial home of multicultural gaming and creator culture. Julian's vision for the Cxmmunity is not to level the playing field in digital media and gaming, but to completely redesign it. Let's celebrate this week's #TAPForward #FounderFriday spotlight, Julian Fitzgerald! #GoodieNation #WeHaveFriendsEverywhere