Building Infrastructure for Creatives
Founder's Note: We're Building Infrastructure
Dear HiiiWAV Family,
For years, I've watched talented artists struggle—not because they lack vision or talent, but because they lack infrastructure. The systems that exist weren't built for us. So we're building our own.
HiiiWAV is no longer just a program or an incubator. We are infrastructure for creatives—the foundation that artists, activists, and changemakers can build on top of.
This means:
- Festivals that showcase our community (HiiiWAV FEST, Hiero Day, HellaJuneteenth)
- Oakland Tech Week bringing together creators and technologists
- Real estate so artists have spaces to live and work
- Director — a virtual back office for nonprofits
And at the center of it all: the HiiiWAV 50 Fund—our $50 million initiative to empower 50 artists with funding, housing, services, and ownership.
We're not waiting for someone else to build this. We're building it together...with you.
Let's go.
Bosko Kante
Cofounder and President, HiiiWAV
Tonight: Designing Oakland Tech Week 2026
Last year, Oakland Tech Week activated the city with 7 days of programming, 40+ events, and 4,200+ participants across 30+ Oakland organizations. Tonight, we're gathering to celebrate the community leaders who made it happen—and to shape what's next.
Oakland Tech Week 2026 is planned for the first week of June. If you're joining us tonight, you'll hear testimonies from past hosts, then break into groups to dream big and build the plan together. You'll leave with new connections and a clear pathway to plug in.
We're close to capacity—if you haven't received your invite and want to attend, reach out directly.
Announcing: All People Powered Accelerator
HiiiWAV is partnering with the creators of Co-Founders: The Musical to bring the show's fictional accelerator to life. All People Powered is a first-of-its-kind concert and pitch competition awarding $30,000 to first-time Bay Area entrepreneurs—on stage at Oakland's newly reopened Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts. Think Soul Beat meets Shark Tank. HiiiWAV is designing the mentorship and pitch program for the top 10 applicants.
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 2 PM | Oakland
Tomorrow: America, Who Hurt You? Sarah Jones feat. Bosko Kante
Wednesday, Feb 4 | 7:00 PM | 83 Minna St, San Francisco
Tony-winner Sarah Jones brings her multi-character solo show to SF, followed by an unscripted conversation with yours truly on creativity, consciousness, and how AI affects it all. Come laugh, think, and connect.
Our Fiscal Sponsorship Plus Model
HiiiWAV isn't just an incubator—we're a fiscal sponsor and partner for artists building something bigger than themselves. Our Creator Partners get:
- Nonprofit infrastructure and fiscal sponsorship
- Back-office support so you can focus on your art and impact
- Access to our network of funders, founders, and creative technologists
- True partnership invested in your growth
Current Creator Partners:
- Alphabet Rockers — Grammy-nominated hip-hop group for kids and families
- Ryan Nicole — Vocalist, producer, creative technologist building Worth.AI
- Sol Affirmations Men's Wellness Fellowship — Supporting men's mental health and community
- Kalmy Tomali - Prospect Band — Oakland youth band blending hip-hop, jazz, and soul and creating spaces for youth to connect around music.
New Website Live!
We've rebuilt hiiiwav.org from the ground up. Explore our programs, read our impact reports, and stay connected with the community.
Partner With Us
We're building something that will outlast all of us—infrastructure that artists can rely on for generations. But we can't do it alone.
If you believe in creative ownership, cultural infrastructure, and Oakland's voices shaping the future, here's how to get involved:
Give today — especially as a monthly donor. Every contribution helps us sustain programs, support artists, and keep building.
Want to do more? If you're ready to support HiiiWAV in a significant way—whether through major gifts, partnerships, or investments in the HiiiWAV 50 Fund—I'd love to meet with you in person. Email me directly at bosko@hiiiwav.org to set up a conversation.
Thank you for standing with us.
In service,
Bosko Kante
Cofounder & CEO, HiiiWAV