The Island Pitch Crew Gives Back
We build technology that works for everyone. And we show up for the communities that need it most. This is how.
Projects That Make a Difference
Things we build to move the needle.
Community Health
EasterWalk.com is proudly presented and powered by Island Pitch and our NextWave.ing platform — Long Beach's biggest charity bar crawl, supporting the CARE Center at St. Mary's Medical Center, a nationally recognized HIV/AIDS program serving over 1,500 patients since 1986. Our founder also volunteers on the Community Health Advisory Committee at the same St. Mary's that EasterWalk supports.
Donated Comprehension Checks
Every DYKWYBLS pack purchased (buy 4, get 1 free) donates 1 check to a project making a difference. Nonprofits, open source, student projects, community health tech — they deserve to understand what they built too.
Free AI Literacy
LearnAI is a free 5-level interactive AI literacy course with a voice-powered guide. No login required. No cost. Because everyone deserves to understand AI — not just the people who can afford a course.
Voice Cloning Awareness
Match My Vibe clones your voice in seconds — just from talking. It's that easy. Try it yourself to understand how fast voice cloning works today, and why you should think twice before trusting a voice just because it sounds familiar.
“Do Cool Things the Right Way!®”
That's not just a motto — it's how we decide what to build, who to build it for, and whether it's worth building at all. Innovation without inclusion is just noise. Technology without accessibility is just a wall. We do both. Every time.
Real talk — anyone can ship fast. The hard part is shipping something that actually works for everyone. That's what we're about.
Confirmed. Island Pitch targets WCAG 2.2 AA, uses semantic HTML and ARIA patterns. We're transparent about what we track, honest about what we can and can't do, and we document all of it publicly.
Where We Pitch In
Where we show up, speak up, and serve.
Civic Technology
Our founder chairs the City of Long Beach Technology & Innovation Commission, co-authored the city's Generative AI Guidance, and works with Malgosia Rejniak on Long Beach's comprehensive AI vision. Long Beach: #1 Digital City, four years running.
Accessibility & Inclusion
Teaching accessibility at Knowbility AccessU. Speaking on neurodiversity at Wonder Tech Fest and Neurowrx. DOBE and LGBTBE certified. Board member at The LGBTQ Center Long Beach. We build for everyone — and we mean it.
Speaking & Education
Wonder Tech Fest, Neurowrx, Disability:IN, The Feminist Uprising, Tichenor Clinic, Rep. Robert Garcia LGBTQ Roundtable — we show up where the conversations matter. AI ethics, neurodiversity in tech, living with disabilities in an ableist world. Not just talking — sharing what we've learned.
From the Crew
Impact stories, speaking events, and accessibility work from the Island Pitch Crew.
Accessibility & Inclusion
Oct 9, 2025
Living with Disabilities in an Ableist World - Island Pitch @ Yogalution
<h2 data-start="305" data-end="537"><strong data-start="305" data-end="337">Set the Vibe: The Invitation</strong></h2> <p data-start="305" data-end="537">We’re beyond proud to share that Island Pitch’s own <strong data-start="392" data-end="413">Jonathan de Armas</strong> will be joining a powerful panel of changemakers at <strong data-start="466" data-end="535">Feminist Café #2: “Living with Disabilities in an Ableist World.”</strong></p>
Oct 2, 2025
Island Pitch at Neurowrx 2025
<h3 data-start="235" data-end="291">The Invitation: Calgary, We’re Coming for You ✈️🍁</h3> <p data-start="292" data-end="636">This October, the Island Pitch crew is heading north for the <strong data-start="353" data-end="395">2025 Neurowrx Annual Global Conference</strong> in Calgary, Canada — and we couldn’t be more hyped. From <strong data-start="453" data-end="500">Wednesday, Oct. 22 to Friday, Oct. 24, 2025</strong>, brilliant minds from around the world will gather at the <strong data-start="559" data-end="589">Sinneave Family Foundation</strong> to talk about something close to our hearts:</p> <p></p>
Sep 29, 2025
Island Pitch at Wonder Tech Fest 2025
<h2 data-start="144" data-end="207">🌊 Island Pitch Crew Is Pulling Up to Wonder Tech Fest 2025</h2> <p data-start="209" data-end="562">We’re headed to <strong data-start="225" data-end="250">Wonder Tech Fest 2025</strong> this November 4–6 at the Long Beach Convention Center — just steps from the ocean breeze and the kind of creative energy we live for. This isn’t just another tech event; it’s the <strong data-start="430" data-end="475">ten-year anniversary of Wonder Women Tech</strong>, and the vibes are set for three days of <strong data-start="517" data-end="559">innovation, leadership, and connection</strong>.</p>
Sep 23, 2025
Art in Motion: How The Nash Bash Kept Long Beach Rolling
<p data-start="227" data-end="478">Long Beach, you <em data-start="243" data-end="254">showed up</em>—and so did we. The Nash Bash turned the marina into a living, breathing work of art: jazz riffs floating across the water, glowing murals sparking conversations, and roller skates keeping the rhythm alive under the stars.</p>
Sep 12, 2025
#1 - Most Fundable: Nebula Fog AI Hackathon: Revolutionizing Fraud Detection
<p data-renderer-start-pos="1">Picture this: you’re knee-deep in a fraud investigation.<br>Millions of documents are stacked against you—emails, PDFs, scanned contracts, ownership charts. It feels less like detective work and more like drowning in a filing cabinet avalanche.</p>
Sep 8, 2025
So That Happened: QFilm Festival Lit Up Long Beach 🌈🎥✨
<article dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id="request-68bf18c8-dee8-8330-8d63-4e701119a57c-1" data-testid="conversation-turn-4" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn="assistant"> <div tabindex="-1"> <div> <div data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="88de389c-e1c6-42bc-9fcd-a4cd852bc196" dir="auto" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5"> <p data-start="306" data-end="609">We just got back from the <strong data-start="332" data-end="361">Long Beach QFilm Festival</strong>, and let’s just say—we’re still buzzing. From the <em data-start="412" data-end="431">packed screenings</em> to the <em data-start="439" data-end="459">dance floor cameos</em>, QFilms once again proved why it’s the longest-running LGBTQ+ film festival in Southern LA, and honestly? We’re already counting down to next year.</p> <hr data-start="611" data-end="614"> <h2 data-start="616" data-end="646">🎬 The Magic We Witnessed</h2> <p data-start="648" data-end="772">This wasn’t just a festival—it was a <strong data-start="685" data-end="717">celebration of queer stories</strong> in all their glory. Here are a few standout moments:</p> <ul data-start="774" data-end="1251"> <li data-start="774" data-end="887"> <p data-start="776" data-end="887"><strong data-start="776" data-end="807">Stories That Hit Different:</strong> Films that made us laugh, cry, and rethink the world—all before intermission.</p> </li> <li data-start="888" data-end="1013"> <p data-start="890" data-end="1013"><strong data-start="890" data-end="909">Filmmaker Q&As:</strong> Raw, unfiltered insights that reminded us storytelling is as much about courage as it is about craft.</p> </li> <li data-start="1014" data-end="1135"> <p data-start="1016" data-end="1135"><strong data-start="1016" data-end="1047">The Mixers & After-Parties:</strong> Because nothing says “community” like a dance floor full of strangers turned friends.</p> </li> <li data-start="1136" data-end="1251"> <p data-start="1138" data-end="1251"><strong data-start="1138" data-end="1155">Global Vibes:</strong> With films from over 70 countries, it felt like we had a passport stamped in every screening.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="1253" data-end="1256"> <h2 data-start="1258" data-end="1281">🌈 Why It Mattered</h2> <p data-start="1283" data-end="1367">QFilms wasn’t just entertainment—it was a <strong data-start="1325" data-end="1364">love letter to the LGBTQ+ community</strong>.</p> <ul data-start="1368" data-end="1623"> <li data-start="1368" data-end="1407"> <p data-start="1370" data-end="1407">For filmmakers, it was a launchpad.</p> </li> <li data-start="1408" data-end="1467"> <p data-start="1410" data-end="1467">For audiences, it was a reminder: representation heals.</p> </li> <li data-start="1468" data-end="1623"> <p data-start="1470" data-end="1623">For Long Beach, it was the city’s <strong data-start="1504" data-end="1544">second-largest LGBTQ+ cultural event</strong>, proving once again how powerful our stories are when told on our own terms.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="1625" data-end="1628"> <h2 data-start="1630" data-end="1662">💖 Impact Beyond the Screen</h2> <p data-start="1664" data-end="1896">Every dollar raised at QFilms fuels <strong data-start="1700" data-end="1731">The LGBTQ Center Long Beach</strong>, which continues to serve more than <strong data-start="1768" data-end="1803">10,000 community members a year</strong> with HIV & STI testing, youth and senior services, counseling, legal assistance, and more.</p> <p data-start="1898" data-end="2035">So yes, you were clapping for the credits—but you were also investing in your community. That’s what we call a standing ovation moment.</p> <hr data-start="2037" data-end="2040"> <h2 data-start="2042" data-end="2061">🚀 What’s Next</h2> <p data-start="2063" data-end="2146">Leaving QFilms doesn’t feel like an ending—it feels like fuel. We’re fired up to:</p> <ul data-start="2147" data-end="2316"> <li data-start="2147" data-end="2197"> <p data-start="2149" data-end="2197">Keep celebrating LGBTQ+ stories all year long.</p> </li> <li data-start="2198" data-end="2254"> <p data-start="2200" data-end="2254">Support queer filmmakers making their next big move.</p> </li> <li data-start="2255" data-end="2316"> <p data-start="2257" data-end="2316">Show up bigger, bolder, and sparklier at the next QFilms.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="2318" data-end="2427">Until then, keep the reel rolling, keep the conversations going, and keep doing cool things the right way.®</p> <hr data-start="2429" data-end="2432"> <p data-start="2434" data-end="2608">👉 Want to relive the vibes? Follow the breadcrumbs at <strong data-start="2489" data-end="2506">@island.pitch</strong> or search <strong data-start="2517" data-end="2545">#DoCoolThingsTheRightWay</strong> to catch our highlights, hot takes, and Reel-worthy moments.</p> </div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </article> <div aria-hidden="true" data-edge="true"> </div>
Speaking Events
Oct 9, 2025
Living with Disabilities in an Ableist World - Island Pitch @ Yogalution
<h2 data-start="305" data-end="537"><strong data-start="305" data-end="337">Set the Vibe: The Invitation</strong></h2> <p data-start="305" data-end="537">We’re beyond proud to share that Island Pitch’s own <strong data-start="392" data-end="413">Jonathan de Armas</strong> will be joining a powerful panel of changemakers at <strong data-start="466" data-end="535">Feminist Café #2: “Living with Disabilities in an Ableist World.”</strong></p>
Oct 2, 2025
Island Pitch at Neurowrx 2025
<h3 data-start="235" data-end="291">The Invitation: Calgary, We’re Coming for You ✈️🍁</h3> <p data-start="292" data-end="636">This October, the Island Pitch crew is heading north for the <strong data-start="353" data-end="395">2025 Neurowrx Annual Global Conference</strong> in Calgary, Canada — and we couldn’t be more hyped. From <strong data-start="453" data-end="500">Wednesday, Oct. 22 to Friday, Oct. 24, 2025</strong>, brilliant minds from around the world will gather at the <strong data-start="559" data-end="589">Sinneave Family Foundation</strong> to talk about something close to our hearts:</p> <p></p>
Sep 29, 2025
Island Pitch at Wonder Tech Fest 2025
<h2 data-start="144" data-end="207">🌊 Island Pitch Crew Is Pulling Up to Wonder Tech Fest 2025</h2> <p data-start="209" data-end="562">We’re headed to <strong data-start="225" data-end="250">Wonder Tech Fest 2025</strong> this November 4–6 at the Long Beach Convention Center — just steps from the ocean breeze and the kind of creative energy we live for. This isn’t just another tech event; it’s the <strong data-start="430" data-end="475">ten-year anniversary of Wonder Women Tech</strong>, and the vibes are set for three days of <strong data-start="517" data-end="559">innovation, leadership, and connection</strong>.</p>
Jan 17, 2025
Speaking Event: The Language Metadata Table (LMT) & API
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From the Community
How we show up on the ground — events, advocacy, and the moments in between.
Neurodiversity in Film
Joined The Global Creative & Security Community for a panel on neurodiverse creatives leading and innovating in media.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Celebrating the strength, resilience, and incredible contributions of people with disabilities. Every day.
Wonder Tech Fest 2025
Island Pitch on stage in Long Beach — igniting wonder through inclusive technology and real talk about AI.
NeuroWRX Calgary
Headed to NeuroWRX 2025 to talk about AI empowering the neurodiverse workforce. Representation matters.
National Coming Out Day
You belong. We celebrate YOU. At Island Pitch, we build safe spaces — in code and in community.
World Kindness Day
Kindness isn't just a mood — it's a movement. Automate compassion right into your workflow.
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