Tech visionary. Nonprofit champion. Cultural connector.

Darrell Booker is a dynamic force at the intersection of technology, philanthropy, and culture. As the architect behind Microsoft’s Nonprofit Tech Acceleration (NTA) for African American communities, he leads one of the company’s most impactful philanthropic efforts—empowering nearly 4,000 nonprofits nationwide with the digital tools, strategies, and support needed to scale their missions and advance racial equity.

Through NTA, Darrell partners with Fortune 100 companies and leaders across sports and entertainment—including the NFL, NBA, individual teams and athletes, as well as major studios like Paramount, Disney, Warner Bros, and numerous artists and actors—to co-create community-driven philanthropic efforts. These initiatives often include culturally relevant curriculum and campaigns that reach youth and adults across diverse backgrounds and regions.

With a deep foundation in tech, Darrell previously created enterprise applications for the banking and automotive sectors, and co-founded a fitness-tech startup that scaled to hundreds of gyms across North America. Today, he is a serial entrepreneur and strategic advisor, helping tech startups grow and unlock funding as a partner at The Collectiv, a venture capital fund focused on supporting underrepresented founders.

Darrell is also a powerful impact storyteller, known for creating and starring in Part One of ABC’s acclaimed docuseries “Our America: In the Black” (streaming on Hulu and Disney+), which explores the racial wealth gap through real-life narratives and community-driven insights. He continues to use his storytelling gifts to craft social impact campaigns and culturally resonant marketing initiatives that drive awareness and action.

Though he attended Hampton University, Darrell’s path has been shaped by hands-on innovation and a deep commitment to service. A devoted husband, father, and board chair, he remains focused on leveraging technology, creativity, and cross-sector partnerships to build equity and inspire the next generation of changemakers.