TheUrbanDaily is proud to announce sponsorship and participation in the MVMT50 project at SXSW Interactive conference this year.
Formerly known as Blacks In Tech, MVMT50 is a program of panels, workshops, and mentorship connections geared at advancing technology companies run by people of color. We all know how tech savvy we are, but it’s definitely time to up the ante in terms of running companies and launching products of our own.
We’re excited to be a part of this effort and welcome any of you attending SXSW to join us on Saturday, March 8 for a live 1:1 chat hosted by our sister site HelloBeautiful, followed by a TUD hosted cocktail networking reception.
More about MVMT50
Movement 50 (MVMT50) Expands Offerings During SXSW
SXSW Interactive celebrates contributions from tech leaders of color
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Movement 50 (formerly Blacks in Technology @ SXSW), a coalition of African-American and people of color in technology organizations proudly shares its program schedule during a 3-day block in Austin, Texas during SXSW 2014. This year, MVMT50 is proud to partner with EA Games, Lively, Moguldom Media Group, The Urban Daily, HelloBeautiful, The Grio, opportunity.UP EbonyMag.com, Be The Match, Blogalicious, The Skool, Urban Socialista, and the Kapor Center for Social Impact as sponsors.
In addition to exciting sponsors, MVMT50 is excited to have media mogul, Nick Cannon, and actress/producer, Reagan Gomez-Preston on board to share their experiences in media during our One on One discussions at the Hilton Garden Inn. One on One with Nick Cannon takes place Sunday, March 9th at 5PM. One on One with Reagan Gomez-Preston takes place Saturday, March 8th at 5PM.
MVMT50 is an initiative that grew out of a concern expressed by African-Americans living in Austin to promote more diversity during the SXSW conferences. In 2013, SXSW began hosting a Welcome Reception at the Carver Museum targeting local African Americans and leading into panels, discussions and events running from Friday, March 7th – Sunday, March 9th.
To learn more about MVMT50 and to see the full lineup of events and panels please visit http://mvmt50.com
Business Prototyping Bootcamp | Hosted by The Skool, Facilitated by Jose Caballer
When: Sunday March 9th
Tech Veteran Jose Caballer shares the proven tactical tools you need to help define and prioritize your business idea. In this 2 hour workshop you will go from an idea to a one page business plan with a clear definition of who you are, who your customers are and what value your product or service provides to them. All this in a hands-on, fast paced and humorous style that has made Jose’s workshops popular amongst creatives, techies and marketing people alike..
Invest.UP | Hosted by opportunity.UP, Facilitated by Rodney Sampson
When: Saturday March 8th
Organized and Presented by: Dr. Rodney S. Sampson, MBA, Co-Founder, opportunity.UP | HUB | VENTURES; Executive In Charge of Diversity and Inclusion, One Three Media (A Herst | Mark Burnett Productions; Author, Kingonomics: Twelve Innovative Currencies for Transforming Your Business & Life, Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The wealth gap in America has widened. Exposure, education and investment in high tech and high growth companies founded by minorities, people of color and women provide definitive solutions to decreasing and mitigating this gap as we aim to create a more innovative and sustainable America. Presented by Dr. Rodney Sampson and mentors from the opportunity.UP and Kingonomics movement, this interactive session promises to provide attendees with a roadmap on intersecting innovation, influence and affluence with the definitive purpose of funding high tech and high growth startups to create wealth in under-served communities and beyond.
Why failing to build your personal brand may cost you your business | Hosted & Facilitated by Mario Armstrong
When: Sunday March 9th
Mario Armstrong is many different things: TV host, media personality, motivational speaker, public servant, and social entrepreneur. Armstrong’s mission in life is to better people’s lives by educating them on how to use technology to enhance their personal and professional lives. Armstrong translates technology for both the public and businesses audiences, as well as for tech enthusiasts and non-tech audiences alike, through his TV segments, public speaking, in print and online.
Meals with Mentors
Don’t miss your opportunity to have conversations with some of the greatest minds in business and technology during SXSWi 2014 inside of the MVMT50 House. Sessions will take place on Sunday, March 9th, 2014. Visit our reservation form for your opportunity to be selected. Please note session times will vary.
Confirmed Mentors:
– Wayne Sutton – Founder & CEO, PitchTo
– James Andrews – Chief Digital Evangelist/Partner StudioGood
– Jose Caballer – Chief Education Officer, The Skool
– Kyle Hill – Founder & CEO, HomeHero
– Ty Ahmad-Taylor – Head of SmartTV Services, Samsung Electronics
– Mario Armstrong – TV Host, Digital Lifestyle Expert®
– Rodney Sampson – Co-Founder, opportunity. UP | HUB | VENTURES; Author, Kingonomics; Executive In Charge of Diversity & Inclusion, 13M | Mark Burnett Productions
– Mike Townsend – Founder & COO, HomeHero
Lessons from an Entrepreneur –
When: Sunday March 9th 9:30a – 10:30a
We’ve gathered a small group of esteemed veteran entrepreneurs inside of the MVMT House to speak to students from both the University of Texas and Huston-Tilloston University where the entrepreneurs share their personal journeys and the important lessons learned during their careers.
Speakers:
– Kyle Hill – Founder & CEO, HomeHero
– Neal Sales-Griffin – Cofounder & CEO at The Starter League
– Mike McGee – Co-founder at The Starter League
Excluding the welcoming reception and awards banquet, you must have a SXSW Interactive, Gold or Platinum badge to attend MVMT50 programming. SXSW Interactive, Gold and Platinum badges can be purchased online at http://www.sxsw.com/attend.
Celebrating it’s 21th anniversary, the 2014 SXSW Interactive Festival runs March 7-11 in Austin, Texas. See http://www.sxsw.com/interactive for
more information.
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