About the Emerging Tech Coalition

Our Mission

At the Emerging Tech Coalition (ETC), our mission is simple: make advanced technology accessible to everyone.

We’re based in San Francisco, the heart of AI and tech, but here’s the problem: only the developers and big companies are really using these tools. How can we call ourselves the center of innovation when so many people and communities are left out? That’s why we exist—to make sure everyone gets a chance to use the tech that’s transforming the world.

ETC stands for Emerging Tech Coalition, but it also stands for “et cetera,” meaning “and the rest.” That’s what we’re about: tech for the rest of us. From AI to robotics, mixed reality to biotech, we want to make sure that emerging technologies aren’t just for the few—they’re for anyone who wants to learn, adapt, and use them.

We help people get access to these tools, gain knowledge quickly, and apply them in ways that make sense for their lives and businesses. Our focus is on making this process fast, easy, affordable, and accessible to everyone—not just the experts.

Our Mission

Meet Our Team

Aaron Orcino

Aaron Orcino

President & Director of Operations, Co-Founder of ETC, Lead Product Designer at Meta

RJ Moscardon

RJ Moscardon

Executive Director & Director of Strategic Initiatives, Co-Founder of ETC and AI-Migos

Rene Turcios

Rene Turcios

Director of Technology and Innovation, Co-Founder of ETC and AI-Migos

Richard Ng

Richard Ng

Partner & Advisor, Community Engagement and Development, New Mexico Community Capital

Majeid Crawford

Majeid Crawford

Partner & Advisor, Partnerships and Alliances, New Community Leadership Foundation