The Tech Village has grown over the years from ideas and experimentation—tweaks, mistakes, discoveries, and learning experiences—small beginnings that are now building something much larger. For a long time, we watched communities, youth programs, schools, and creative spaces all striving toward the same hopes but doing so on separate islands. The potential was there. The passion was there. The heart was there. What was missing was the Village.

So we begin building it—right here, right now.

Our early work lays the foundation for our understanding of human nature: gatherings where young people feel seen, programs that spark creativity and leadership, and partnerships that prioritize collaboration over competition. Every step we take together becomes another stone in the path forward.

And in this building, we hold onto something essential: The Tech Village is not a place, a platform, or a thing.

our story

Our Village is our collective experience—our shared stories, our relationships, our growth woven together. The Village is the people. The human beings who show up, contribute, learn, lead, create, and care. Wherever our people are, The Tech Village is present. Walls don’t define it; community does. Buildings don’t manifest it; we do.

Today, The Tech Village is becoming a people-centered ecosystem for whole-person growth—emotional, creative, technological, relational, and purpose-driven. We treat technology as a tool, never the center; humans and connection remain the heart of everything we do.

We are shaping a future where youth organizations, churches, schools, families, small businesses, artists, technologists, gamers, colleges, and community leaders connect rather than stand apart. We are building bridges that help people discover who they are and who they can become.

Most ecosystems begin online. Ours starts with people—in shared spaces, authentic conversations, and moments of face-to-face belonging. Technology supports the experience, but the Village lives in community.

Together, we develop our story, narrating it in the present. Not one day. Not someday. Today.

Every young person we meet, every partnership we form, every room we open becomes part of The Tech Village, taking shape. The foundation is alive, and the future is unfolding with every step we take together.

And as we continue building, we make room for every voice and every story.

If you’re here, you’re part of it.

The Tech Village is here.

who we are

We’re The Tech Village—a people-first team creating spaces where communities grow through technology, creativity, and collaboration.

Led by CEO Bryan Marquez, our mission is to help people build real-world skills through play, mentorship, and shared experiences.

We believe everyone deserves access to the tools and support needed to succeed.

That’s why we’re designing inclusive hubs that connect, empower, and uplift.

Together, we’re building more than careers—we’re building a village.

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Our Cause

We are here to build our world in community so that, together, each of us can elevate our shared standard of living. We believe that the best way to create this world is through play and collaboration.

Our Mission &

Vision

Through play-based learning, mentorship, and real-world challenges, The Tech Village empowers communities to build skills, unlock opportunities, and create lasting impact. A flourishing, authentically connected world where every young person and community has the chance to live, learn, and thrive through play.

Our Model: People Centered Innovation Ecosystem

(PCIE)

The Tech Village is focused on whole-person development, powered by relationships, community, and play — with technology as the supporting layer, not the driver.

For youth, creators, families, and community-based organizations, The Tech Village is a human-first, centered innovation ecosystem that develops people through relationships, creativity, and real-world belonging — not just skills, content, or programs — so that every person can grow into who they are meant to become.

The Tech Village is people-first, place-powered, and community-rooted.
We build Villages, not systems.

  • Core Creators, Innovators, and Emerging Leaders

    How we work together at the Tech Village:

    • Join various play activities, workshops, labs, quests, and entrepreneurship tracks

    • Co-create projects with mentors, schools, and partners

    • Build portfolios, brands, and community solutions

    What we are building together:

    • Skill development + real-world experience

    • Mentorship, networking, and career pathways

    • Safe spaces to grow, lead, and create

  • Culture Carriers, Supporters, and the Social Fabric

    How we work together at the Tech Village:

    • Participate in events, showcases, and collective celebrations

    • Provide feedback, local knowledge, and support for youth participation

    • Help shape priorities, needs, and values that guide the ecosystem

    What we are building together:

    • Stronger local connection, belonging, and shared identity

    • Increased access to resources, programs, and safe community spaces

    • A thriving, people-centered ecosystem that enhances overall community wellbeing

  • Education Anchors/Learning Pathway Builders

    How we collaborate with you:

    • Integrate the PCIE into programs (CTE, STEAM, clubs, esports)

    • Provide staff PCIE training and support student participation

    • Connect students to community-based and industry experiences

    What we are building together:

    • Higher student engagement and achievement

    • Stronger college/career readiness pathways

    • Community partnership resources that enhance instruction

  • Sources Relevance, Mentorship, and Opportunities

    How we collaborate with you:

    • Host workshops, challenges, internships, and site visits

    • Provide resources, sponsorships, and skill-aligned experiences

    • Participate in community innovation events

    What we are building together:

    • Access to diverse, future-ready local talent

    • Community visibility and social impact

    • Collaboration opportunities with youth creators

  • Trusted Community Connectors and Support Hubs

    How we collaborate with you:

    • Host PCIE activities and Village Quests

    • Align resources of mentors, wraparound support, and outreach to PCIE

    • Help identify community needs and opportunities

    What we are building together:

    • Stronger youth participation and impact

    • Access to shared resources and training

    • Enhanced partnerships with schools and local partners

  • Local Innovators, Mentors, and Opportunity Creators

    How we collaborate with you:

    • Align paid internships, remote work, micro-projects, and co-creation opportunities to PCIE

    • Participate in fairs, challenges, and community events

    • Support PCIE programs through sponsorship or collaboration

    What we are building together:

    • Access to youth talent with digital and creative skills

    • Increased visibility and community goodwill

    • New ideas, customers, and collaboration pathways

  • Policy, Funding, and Infrastructure Supporters

    How we collaborate with you:

    • Connect public agencies (libraries, parks, workforce boards) to PCIE efforts

    • Partner on youth programs, workforce pathways, and innovation initiatives

    • Find PCIE alignment around funding, grants, facilities, and strategic alignment

    What we are building together:

    • Stronger local workforce and economic development

    • Increased community safety and youth engagement

    • Scalable, cost-effective programs powered by partnerships