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October 15, 2026
Welcoming Amber Amaru as Vice President of Philanthropic Partnerships
“We’re delighted to announce that Amber Amaru, a philanthropy and venture capital strategist, has joined Digital NEST as our Vice President of Philanthropic Partnerships. A native of Stockton, Amber has been part of the Digital NEST family for years as an emcee of past NEST events and as a community advocate. In her new role, she will lead Digital NEST’s next chapter of philanthropic scale: designing a multi-year capitalization strategy, unlocking new philanthropic vehicles including endowments and planned giving, and forging high-impact partnerships across Silicon Valley and the greater Bay Area. Reporting directly to CEO Jacob Martinez, Amber will build...”
September 16, 2026
Innovation Starts Here: Meet the 2026–2027 BizzNEST Cohort
September 14, 2026
When Art and Innovation Combine, Communities Build Something Beautiful
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