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, Partner, StoryTech (Moderator)
Iddris Sandu, Architect
Keith Coleman, EVP Public Policy and Chief Strategy Officer, Tesla Foundation
If traction is the question, resilience is the answer. Fin-tech entrepreneur D’ontra Hughes shows how to stick with it, build a team, and find customers in the face of myriad factors that could pull you way off track.
• D’ontra Hughes, Founder and CEO, Spare
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Gen Z, here’s what you need to know about entrepreneurship in South Los Angeles and what it will take to succeed.
Panelist
Brian Martinez, Airbnb
Oscar Menjivar, Teens Exploring Technology
Sheila Marmon, Mirror Digital Inc.
FWBB – Fundraising While Black or Brown: How To Stay Focused
(fireside chat, 20 minutes)
Sky Kelley raised over $1 million in VC funding for her centralized business network
Avisare in December. The LA-based founder and CEO shares how to cut through the
noise, confusion, and complexity of different fundraising rounds.
Sky Kelley, Founder and CEO, Avisare
Jasson Crockett, Manager, Economic Policy at Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Office
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.
Eric Reed, Vice President of Entertainment and Technology Policy, Verizon
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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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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
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
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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