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Urban Tech Connect 2020 // Forward - Bridging The Culture Gap In Technology


Urban Tech Connect 2020 // Forward

Southern California's Premier Tech Conference

Every human being on earth is driven by possibility. Possibility is fueled by ideas. We believe that diverse ideas from all walks of life can help expand the realm of possibility for the entire world.

The Urban Tech Connect // Forward Conference is helping bridge the gap of diverse ideation in technology. Here's what to expect:

  • Fine tune your strategy for fundraising

  • Target angels and VCs to raise money

  • Overcome your fears and insecurities as a founder of color

  • Develop your go to market strategy

  • Think about opportunities in automation and how they might impact your business

  • Keep it moving even when the odds are against you

  • Vet alternative options to raising funds for your business

  • Develop tactics and strategies for product growth

  • Tap into Job Opportunities in Tech

You will meet:

  • Angles, VCs, & Successful Entrepreneurs

  • Professional resources (Banking partners, Product Marketing, Tech Resources, Job Leads & Talent Recruitment, Legal advice, Incubators / Accelerator directors)

  • Other Founders and Executives that make up LA's tech and digital media ecosystem

  • City Officials, Non-Profit and Philanthropic stakeholders in Los Angeles who want to see more diverse faces in LA's innovation economy

Organizer: Plug In South Los Angeles

Venue: Virtual Conferene (Full agenda details and login instructions to be provided up registration).

Agenda

Sep 15th

Opening Remarks

Talks, panels, Fireside Chats

Registration and Virtual Co-Working - Entrepreneurs & Founders attending the conference have an opportunity to meet Venture Capitalists during office hours (Office hours for mentoring and support)

Tech Job Marketplace

Closing Networking Reception

Sep 16th

Opening Remarks (main stage opens)

Talks, panels, Fireside Chats

Breakouts, Workshops, Networking, Demos

Tech Job Marketplace

Virtual Breakouts, Workshops, Networking, Virtual Start Up Demos

Closing Remarks

Sep 17th

Opening Remarks (main stage opens)

Talks, panels, Fireside Chats

Virtual Breakouts, Workshops, Networking, Virtual Start Up Demos

Closing Remarks

Virtual Reception & Networking

Who should attend:
Founders, VCs, Angels, Technologist, Job Seekers, Executives in tech and digital media, City of LA Stakeholders, Philanthropic Leaders

Registration & Questions:

Email: info@pluginsouthla.com

See speaker bios and learn more about the conference here.

RSVP here.

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