Category: UTC 2018

Arabian Prince – A songwriter, rapper, producer, DJ and technologist, Arabian is best known
for pioneering west coast electro music and being a founding member of the Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame inducted rap group N.W.A. His passion for technology led to him create a 3D animation
and special effects studio in the 90’s working with companies like Saban Entertainment and
Fox; including 100+ video game titles for Fox interactive and Vivendi Universal. As a
consultant, Arabian has advised many companies on bridging the gap between technology and
the youth, while bringing new product innovations to market. He is currently working with his
tech partners to bring Open Labs to communities across the country to support Diversity,
Women in tech, Veterans and anyone else who wants to explore the future of technology.
He is currently serving as the President of the LAFTC, Los Angeles First Tech Challenge Robotics
Competition which has 160 schools under his belt.

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.

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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