Announcing the Hard Reset Awards: Submit your nominations now
Recognizing the companies and individuals using technology for a better world
The original promise of the technological revolution was a better future for all. But Silicon Valley has led us to a place where power and money are concentrating for their own sake. There are still those out there using technology in trying to create a more just world, even if they don’t get as much attention.
We want to recognize and honor those companies and individuals with the first-ever Hard Reset Awards. And we want you to help us figure out who the winners should be.
Submit your nominations now by commenting below or by sending us a message via the chat, with a few words on why your choice deserves to win. Nominations will be closed October 17 and voting for the winners will open October 28.
The five awards categories are:
Tech companies or individuals fighting for a system that is more racially, environmentally, or economically just
Tech companies or individuals supporting human rights in the face of resistance
Companies or organizations maintaining healthy information ecosystem and strengthening democracy
Those addressing city or neighborhood issues in ways that support community, grassroots activism, or public participation in governance
Leadership and courage: an award for tech employees, executives and founders who have shown fearlessness in challenging power structures
We started Hard Reset in February without knowing how it would be received. We’ve been so grateful to everyone who’s subscribed and all the comments and feedback. We’re also perhaps a little surprised about how much interest there’s been and the traction at this early stage.
At a moment when billionaires and tech titans gather more power than ever, there’s a whole world of people out there willing and hoping for a better alternative. We want Hard Reset to be the publication for those people.
Thank you for being a part of Hard Reset!
I would like to nominate my app BraidsTribeApp, a mobile platform empowering Black women and communities to learn, share, and access beauty and entrepreneurial skills, for consideration in your awards.
Why BraidsTribeApp deserves to be recognized:
Empowering marginalized communities: By providing accessible tutorials, stylist directories, and business resources, the app supports economic empowerment and self-sufficiency among underrepresented entrepreneurs.
Community-driven impact: Users not only learn DIY beauty skills but also gain opportunities to connect with local stylists, build businesses, and create networks that strengthen grassroots economies.
Leveraging technology for a just purpose: The app uses tech to bridge information gaps, provide practical education, and foster economic inclusion, aligning with the spirit of using technology for a more equitable world.
We believe BraidsTribeApp embodies the Hard Reset mission of using technology to create a more racially and economically just system and would be honored to be considered for recognition.
VocalMD is a direct virtual care platform - you don't have to be hospitalized, seen in a walkin clinic, or become institutionalized to connect long term with a doctor. On VocalMD, we care for patients virtually wherever they are, and find inroads for care via referrals, care management, chronic condition management.
Our goal is to advanced care plans for the unhoused, expanding on pilot studies done in NJ, as well as treat and provide accesss for the substance use disorder patient population. Goal: obtain access for all 800,000 homeless patients to direct virtual care including a full spectrum care team of primary care, behavioral health, specialists, social work, substance use disorder, as well as non-profit collaboration for full circle 360 degree care, without entering a hospital when possible.
We seek to raise $3M to fund our 2nd stage of operational rollout, and expand in NJ and CA.
https://www.vocaldocs.com