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POVs on Gaining Traction and Bouncing Back

It’s 2018, but many entrepreneurs still aren’t sure what a pivot looks like or what steps to take to develop more traction. Time to take a hard look at your business model. And a deep breath.

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Opening Remarks at Urban Tech Connect, Eric Reed, Verizon

Eric Reed, Vice President of Entertainment and Technology Policy, Verizon

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Fireside Chat: Culture as Currency: The Next Billion-Dollar Company

In the words of Jay-Z, “We are culture. Nothing moves without us.” Understanding super-consumers and adopting an inclusive approach will likely launch the next billion-dollar company. Find out how.

Marlon Nichols, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Cross Culture Ventures
Chris Denson, Director, Ignition Factory and Founder, Innovation Crush

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Futuristic Innovation with Gen Z

Generation Z is at the forefront of innovation and the world is taking notice. This in-depth conversation will look at the freshest ideas from some of the biggest innovators of tomorrow. #urbantechconnect #pluginsouthla

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Structuring Your Seed Funding From Zero to Facebook

How to put together an effect fundraising roadmap that keeps you on track to get to the next level all while at the same time building and growing your business. Look at alternative options to fundraise and expand. #urbantechconnect #pluginsouthla

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Video: Entrepreneurship in Overlooked Communities – Urban Tech Connect

Mayor Eric Garcetti and Sarah Koch, VP of Social Innovation at the Case Foundation, discuss what entrepreneurship means in overlooked communities, and how it’s changing.
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Structuring Your Seed Funding From Zero to Facebook

How to put together an effect fundraising roadmap that keeps you on track to get to the next level all while at the same time building and growing your business. Look at alternative options to fundraise and expand. #urbantechconnect #pluginsouthla

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Rooting Your Vision in an Automated Future

Robots and automated systems are on the rise, but that doesn’t mean they can’t lift us up. Entrepreneurial opportunities in this space abound if you know where to look. Discover which skills will be required in this new playing field.

Lori H. Schwartz, Technology Catalyst (Moderator)
Iddris Sandu, Architect
Keith Coleman, EVP Public Policy and Chief Strategy Officer, Tesla Foundation

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Unconventional Startup Strategies for Tech Deserts

The business models for starting a business in Black and Brown communities are unique and different. Learn how from Oscar Menjivar, founder of Teens Exploring
Technology, an organization that inspires young at-risk Black and Brown boys to
become tech entrepreneurs.

Oscar Menjivar, Founder, Teens Exploring Technology (TXT)
Lawrence Cisneros, Founder, DRNXMYTH