I'm Jermaine L. Murray, also known as The Jobfather. I’m on a mission to help 500 Black people get jobs in tech. Right now, I'm proud to say I'm over 400 and counting. 

This isn't just work for me—it's purpose.

I help people land roles that change their lives. I teach them how to navigate systems that weren’t built for us and win in spaces that never expected us. Every resume I rewrite, every interview I prep, every offer I help negotiate—it's all about creating freedom, stability, and pride through career growth.

I believe in our potential and I know what happens when we're given the tools, the strategy, and the support to thrive. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, I'm here to help you make it your strongest move yet.

I'm Rootin' For Everybody Black!

What I specialize in: 

How to get your dream job.
How to build a Startup.
Scaling a Startup.
How to improve your Resume.
How to have a successful time at networking events.
Salary Negotiations.
Help with prepping for an Interview.
How to get Promoted.
General Career Advice
General Tech Startup Advice.

Jermaine Murray

Black people, pay attention to a pattern that keeps repeating.

There's a situation unfolding right now around Unc, the man behind the Tendernism videos that helped put Destination Smokehouse on the map. For a long time, many people assumed Unc was the owner. 

That assumption sat unchallenged because it benefited the brand. His presence, warmth, and credibility built trust and brought people in.

Then Keith Lee showed up to review the spot and offered Unc a $5,000 tip on camera. Unc was pulled away by a handler. Shortly after, the actual owner started appearing more prominently in the videos once the upside became impossible to ignore.

I don't know Unc's actual arrangement. Maybe he has equity. Maybe he's been compensated fairly. Maybe this is exactly what he signed up for.

But whether or not his specific situation reflects exploitation, the fact that so many people immediately recognized a familiar pattern tells you everything.

Black cultural capital drives brand growth. Black presence creates trust and brings people in. Then when real money shows up, the lines that were never clearly drawn suddenly matter.

That pattern is why I originally focused on getting Black people into tech. When I started, the numbers were clear. Less than 4% of the tech workforce in Canada. Less than 7% in the U.S. Meanwhile, tech companies were using Black culture to drive adoption, relevance, and billion dollar valuations.

We drive attention and trust. Ownership rarely follows.

Many of us have lived some version of this. You become the bridge, the face, the credibility layer. And the moment real money shows up, someone reminds you where the line is.
Representation without equity is a trap. Visibility without ownership is fragile.

If you bring the audience, the trust, or the culture—demand clarity on ownership, equity, and compensation from day one. Don't wait until the money shows up to find out where you stand.

The conversation around Unc isn't about one man or one restaurant. It's about a system that keeps repeating itself because people keep pretending it's accidental.

Pay attention to the playbook. Protect yourself accordingly.

Stay Dangerous.

Jermaine L. Murray 🇯🇲🇨🇦

The Jobfather™️ - I help people get offers they can’t refuse. – on a mission to help 500 Black people get new jobs in Tech. - 458 and counting.

I wish it wasn’t so common for a Black person to hype themselves up, be proud of their work, or manage their emotions privately, and still have someone feel entitled to police it.

It happens everywhere. People just pretend it doesn’t.

Sorana Cirstea complained to the ref about Naomi Osaka cheering herself up between Cirstea’s serves. The ref said it was allowed. Cirstea still wasn’t satisfied and confronted Naomi directly.

Think about how insane that is.

Naomi gave herself a pep talk between serves. Players do that constantly. That’s literally part of competing at the highest level.

But when she does it, it becomes a problem worth stopping the match over.

The irony is sitting right there. Tennis holds Novak Djokovic in the highest regard, a player legendary for managing his mental state on court. Self talk. Hype. Emotional releases. That’s praised as mental toughness and championship mentality. Nobody calls the ref. Nobody tells him to tone it down.

Naomi does a version of the same thing and suddenly it’s “too much.”

That’s the experience of Black women in a nutshell. Joy gets treated like provocation. Confidence gets treated like arrogance. Taking pride in your work gets reframed as attitude.

I see it in professional spaces all the time. Black professionals celebrate a win and someone says they are making others feel bad. They take credit for work they actually did and it turns into a lecture about humility and being a team player. Then the same behavior from someone else is called leadership.

Naomi was within the rules. The ref confirmed it. The issue was never the rule.

It was the comfort level people expect Black women to maintain for everyone else.

Naomi doesn’t owe anyone smallness. Neither do you.

Stay Dangerous.

Mo' Ekujumi, PMP, CSM, CSPO

Mo’ is the Co-Founder and CEO at SkillHat - a global tech company launching people of colour, women and North America's newcomers to dream tech careers through e-learning, career coaching and staffing services. 

Channeling his passion for education, Mo’ has developed globally accredited training courses with PMI, IIBA & Scrum Alliance. He has trained 700+ Project Managers, Scrum Masters, UX Designers, Software Developers, Business Analysts and Product Owners, who are now thriving in their mission driven-careers. 

He is a seasoned tech executive with 10 years’ experience leading global teams to develop new products, drive incremental revenue, and streamline national operations. 

Mo' has driven significant business growth within the domains of e-learning, insurance, e-health, and government, at companies such as City of Toronto, Andela & Marsh Canada. Within these large, complex enterprises, he also led PMOs (Project Management Office) & facilitated digital & agile transformation.

Mo' possesses an Honours, Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto in Information Technology. He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and Certified Scrum Master (CSM).

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SkillHat launches motivated professionals into dream careers, through e-learning and career development. Our immersive, hands-on courses teach cutting-edge, high in demand, technical and strategic skills.

Leverage our expert instructors’ decades of global experience to springboard your career. Pivot, transition and grow, with a mentor by your side

Mo' Ekujumi

Canada is falling behind fast

I’m writing this from Atlanta, and one thing is clear:

The average American has over double the purchasing power of the average Canadian.

Here’s a real example:

– In Canada, my cousin earned $120K CAD as a Cybersecurity consultant with Deloitte (~$86K USD).

– He moved to the U.S., did the exact same work, and now earns $170K USD.

– To make things tougher, the cost of his home is half in the US, and his property is way bigger! 🤷‍♂️

Last week, I was at a Canadian conference and compared it to what I’m seeing here in the U.S - the energy, the insights, the scale, it’s not even close.

Back home in Toronto, people see my business made $1.5M last year and think I’ve “made it.”

But in U.S. founder rooms, I’m usually the smallest player in the room — most are doing 8–10x our revenue.

The truth is, this gap doesn’t just come down to money. It’s Entrepreneurship, Culture & Policy.

Canadians need to start thinking bigger, and stop being so afraid.

The Canadian government also needs to tone down the cost of living, taxes & regulations. 

We need to encourage and reward entrepreneurs more.

Otherwise, we’ll keep falling behind.

Founder at SkillHat Founder Studio | Helping Founders scale to $100K/ month, without burnout

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