
About Sherrell Dorsey
Host at TED Tech
Sherrell Dorsey is a climate tech journalist, media entrepreneur, data strategist, and TED Tech host focused on amplifying underrepresented voices in innovation ecosystems. Her work emphasizes inclusive entrepreneurship, climate/energy solutions, and cultural reinvention across HBCUs, tech, food/agriculture, design, music/arts, and beyond. She founded The Plug (acquired), blending data journalism with storytelling to highlight Black and diverse innovators shaping a just future.
Entrepreneurship and Media Innovation
Sherrell Dorsey founded The Plug, a platform spotlighting innovation in HBCUs and cities like Philadelphia, which was acquired.[9][2] As an award-winning data journalist and strategist, she transitioned from a personal blog in 2016 to building influential media ventures.[6][10] She offers booking sessions via Intro and hosts content on Substack.[2][8]
Climate Tech and Energy
A dedicated climate tech journalist, Dorsey amplifies voices, companies, and solutions for a just transition.[10] She engages with topics like mobility investments beyond EVs and critiques gaps in development banks' $54 billion climate finance.[11][12] As TED Tech host, her focus includes climate/energy alongside design, food/agriculture, music/arts, and entrepreneurship.[user bio]
Inclusive Innovation and Future of Work
Dorsey champions inclusive innovation, discussing the future of work for underrepresented groups.[7] Through The Plug and BLKTECHCLT, she highlights Black tech ecosystems.[4][9] Her conversations emphasize harmony over hustle in professional reinvention.[3]
Personal Reinvention and Identity
Host of the Road To Reinvention Podcast, Dorsey shares her journey from 'black sheep' learning to program, fueled by faith and words.[3][5][6] Recognized in awards like Curiosity Tank alongside innovators, she embodies self-reinvention.[1]
Podcasts and Public Engagement
Active in podcasts like Square Pizza (#6 on BLKTECHCLT), Epyc.co (reinvention), and Change Catalyst (future of work).[3][4][7] Her Instagram (13.5K followers) and personal site showcase storytelling.[5][6][10]
Inclusive Innovation
Amplifying underrepresented voices in tech, HBCUs, and urban ecosystems
Climate Tech Journalism
Storytelling on climate solutions, energy, and finance gaps
Personal and Professional Reinvention
From hustle to harmony, self-taught programming, and faith-driven growth
Data-Driven Entrepreneurship
Award-winning data journalism and media ventures
Cultural and Tech Intersections
TED Tech host blending climate, design, food, music/arts, entrepreneurship
TED Tech host topics [user bio]
Square Pizza Podcast on arts/tech [4]
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- I'm thrilled and humbled - Curiosity Tankarticle · 2026-04-14
- Book with Sherrell Dorsey - Introarticle · 2026-04-14
- The Reinvention of Success and Self with Sherrell Dorseyarticle · 2026-04-14
- sherrell dorsey — Blog | Explore Our Insights Today — SchermCoarticle · 2026-04-14
- Been the black sheep my entire life. Learned to program ... - Instagramarticle · 2026-04-14
- Sherrell Dorsey (@sherrell_dorsey) • Instagram photos and videosarticle · 2026-04-14
- The Future Of Work For The Rest Of Us With Sherrell Dorseyarticle · 2026-04-14
- Sherrell Dorsey (@sherrelldorsey) - Substackarticle · 2026-04-14
- The Plug -article · 2026-04-14
- Sherrell Dorsey | Climate Tech Journalistarticle · 2026-04-14
- Plugged In: Investing in mobility beyond EVs with Reggaria Goddard of Crowned VC - ImpactAlphanews_article · 2026-04-14
- The Brief: The case of the missing $54 billion in development banks’ climate finance - ImpactAlphanews_article · 2026-04-14