Resources
A curated list of our favorite reads, tools and more...
Whether you’re a startup founder, established company, or looking to start a career in tech, we’ve got the resources for you. We’ve curated a list of our favorite resources in UX design, product, strategy, user research, leadership, and more.
Local to Birmingham, Alabama? We’ve got resources for you too.
Recommended Reading
Product & Business
- Sprint by Jake Knapp & John Zeratsky
- The Cold Start Problem by Andrew Chen
- Start with Why by Simon Sinek
- Ruined by Design by Mike Monteiro
User Research
- Just Enough Research by Erika Hall
Life & Leadership
- The Art of Communicating by Thich Nhat Hanh
- Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
- 168 Hours by Laura Vanderkam
Inclusive Tech
- Mismatch: How Inclusion Shapes Design by Kat Holmes
- Technically Wrong: Sexist Apps, Biased Algorithms, and Other Threats of Toxic Tech by Sara Wachter-Boettcher
- Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez
For Startup Founders
Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Accessibility
- Inclusive Design & Accessibility: What’s the Difference?
- A11y Accessibility Checklist
- IRS Tax Credits & Deductions – To assist businesses with complying with the ADA, the IRS allows a tax credit for eligible businesses
- Creating Inclusive & Accessible Designs (video)
Favorite Tools & Services
Resources for Job Seekers
Resources
Job Boards Supporting Diversity & Inclusion
Tech & Small Businesses
Birmingham, AL
- Alabama Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – Free resources and consultations for small businesses
- Magic City Match – Grant for Birmingham-based, Black-owned businesses
- Alabama Launchpad – Startup competitions, funding, and mentoring
- Balch Business Boost -Fee or low-cost legal services for entrepreneurs of color and/or women-owned businesses and start-ups
- REV Birmingham – Services for small businesses
- Birmingham Startup Drinks – Monthly Meetup
- Magic City Tech Slack – Local slack group for tech professionals
- Tech Equals – LGBTQ Professional Group