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Digital Content Creators Tour :: Los Angeles
  26 Jun - 07:00 PM
  Los Angeles, United States
The Urban Mediamakers West Chapter on the Santa Monica College campus in Santa Monica, CA cordially invites YOU to the "Digital Content Creators Tour" featuring our signature "SpeedCollab" networking, award-winning independent shorts and presentation of Social Justice Hackathon app prototypes, an interactive open forum discussing digital content creation for social justice activism. Refreshments and door prizes.  Who should attend: Digital content creators, writers, filmmakers, actors, videographers, activists, graphic designers, developers, social media marketers, journalists, animators, podcasters, radio show hosts, movie buffs and YOU! Admission: FREE | 7:00-10:00p | Open to the public.  Location: Santa Monica College, The Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Parking: Free and easy Hosted by: Urban Mediamakers West Chapter | Santa Monica College - California. Sponsored by: Urban Mediamakers, Camrose Creative Services, Inc., and WeCodeAcademy.
    Social Justice Hackathon 2017
      26 Jun - 09:00 AM
      Los Angeles, United States
    Join us for the Social Justice Hackathon 2017 bringing all generations together to learn the basics of coding while creating apps that address the challenges of social justice activism in the United States. Join students, designers, developers, teachers, parents, activists, visionaries, entrepreneurs and YOU for a day of cross-generational brainstorming for social justice activism.  Closing out the Social Justice Hackathon 2017 are socially-conscious award-winning short films screening from the Urban Mediamakers Film Festival 2016 and SpeedCollab networking with actors, filmmakers, writers and the hackathon participants. The Agenda | Monday, June 26, 2017Hackathon Kickoff 9:00aSocial Justice App Ideas 10:00aTeam Formation 11:00aDevelop App Flow 12:00pWorking Lunch* 1:00pDevelop and Design 1:00pWorking Dinner 5:00pPresentations and  6:30pUrban Mediamakers SpeedCollab Networking and Social Justice Short Films Series Screening - 7:00pACTIVATE 9:30pThe Social Justice Hackathon 2017 is presented by WeCodeAcademy, Urban Mediamakers - Santa Monica College West Chapter, Camrose Creative Services. for more information, visit www.wecodeacademy and www.umff.com.   FAQs  Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? Must be 13 and older.  What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? Free parking is available at the Santa Monica College - The Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, California.  What can I bring into the event? Bring a WiFi-enabled device - laptop, tablet  and/or cell phone  How can I contact the organizer with any questions? If you have questions, please contact 404.460.2793 - ask for Renee Moses.  What's the refund policy? No refunds.  Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes, please bring your ticket.  Can I update my registration information? Yes, you can update your registration information.  Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable? Yes, your ticket is transferrable.  Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends? Yes.  
      HoloHack Los Angeles
        23 Jun - 05:30 PM
        Los Angeles, United States
      Bring holograms to life by participating in HoloHack Los Angeles!  Microsoft has partnered with VRLA, Unity, AfterNow, and Upload LA to bring you a 48 hour experience, where you'll form teams with other experienced AR/VR/MR engineers, designers and artists to create your own mixed reality app. Yummy food, HoloLens dev kits, pre loaded laptops and experts from Microsoft and Unity will be all be available, on site.  Attendees should have previous experience developing for AR/VR/MR and/or with Unity. If you are interested in coming to this event, please apply HERE. Because space and devices are limited, we do need to use an application process to ensure a great diversity of creators. Applications due by Friday 6/9 at 11:59PM PDT. If you are accepted, leading up to the hackathon you'll receive an access code that will allow you to register on this Eventbrite page.
        Learn How to Get Your Startup Funded
          05 Jun - 06:00 PM
          Los Angeles, United States
        Learn Where and How to Get Money for Your Startup! Attend this exclusive event and connect with investors.  This exclusive Women's Voices in Tech event is designed to help empower women entrepreneurs.  You will learn from and have the opportunity to talk to Angel Investors, VCs and successful women entrepreneurs.  You will get advice on how to take steps toward seeking business startup and growth capital.  Discussion Topics Include:  How to find the money you need to get your venture going The criteria VCs use to make investment decisions Where to find smart and strategic investments from VCs How to identify the right investors How to craft your pitch  Different options for funding including convertible debt, crowdfunding, pre-sales and other non-traditional methods How to negotiate a fair deal How to avoid business and legal pitfalls and more Meet Angel Investors & Sucessful Entrepreneurs   Event Schedule           6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Networking - (Appetizers & Refreshments will be served)          7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Panel talk          8:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. - Audience Q&A Don't miss this chance to learn from some of the top women in tech in Los Angeles! All Are Welcome! About the Participants Katherine Gaffney - Founding Partner at Xcelerate Financial & Angel Investor Katherine is a senior financial executive with consistent track record of exceeding growth and profitability goals; proven success in facilitating organizational change within high-growth technology companies through strategic planning, financial management, operational improvements, and business development. Deborah Sellers - Business Development, Corporate Strategist, Entrepreneur & Angel Investor Deborah Sellers is a demonstrated  C-level executive, award winning entrepreneur and corporate strategist. with the ability to quickly surmise any business situation in any environment and create strategies to capture large opportunities. She has been awarded "Most Innovative Entrepreneur"​ SF Business Alliance & City of San Francisco and awarded "Entrepreneur of the year" City of San Francisco. Priscilla Vento - Founder/CEO at 30 Miles North 30 Miles North (30MN) is a Public Relations agency in Santa Monica, California specializing in fashion, entertainment and technology PR. Priscilla has an innovative marketing talent and has the ability to think outside the box to find unique and relative ways to market a product.  Nicole Klein - CEO of Betagig Betagig is a new tech company, two female founders deep. Betagig, was born March 2016 from a 1st place win at Launch Hackathon 2016 in SF. Betagig allows you to "beta test" your next career before deciding on a major and pursuing an educational path.  Aurora Meneghello - Event Moderator & Co-HostMarketing Director and Strategy Consultant Interconnected Strategy creates brands and strategic plans from scratch, marketing systems for companies at specific growth stages, and optimize your current marketing strategy.  This event is sponsored by Paru Tea - a new woman-owned company that focuses on energizing and healthy tea. Come to network with fellow entrepreneurs and investors, and sample Paru Tea!
          self.TaughtCoder: Prep/Train for $35,000 Tech Hackathon
            16 May - 10:00 AM
            Los Angeles, United States
          are you a novice coder? Prep/train for upcoming hackathon: http://shape.att.com/hackathon
            AngelHack Global Hackathon Series: Los Angeles
              13 May - 09:00 AM
              Los Angeles, United States
            Coders, designers and entrepreneurs in Southern California! AngelHack invites you to sign up to participate in the AngelHack Global Hackathon Series: Los Angeles. Compete on your own, or collaborate as a member of a team to come up with an idea and turn it into a functioning prototype. You're not limited! You could build an app that delivers positive value to your community, a web site satisfying an unmet financial need, a virtual reality game, or whatever your imagination can conceive.
            ZipRecruiter Hackathon 2017
              06 May - 09:00 AM
              Santa Monica, United States
            Programmers, designers, project managers, and more in Southern California! You're invited to participate in the first-ever ZipRecruiter Hackathon. Come and showcase your creativity and techie skills -- build a great app that will help someone find their dream, future, or next job, or help recruiters identify perfect-match candidates or whatever awesome idea you have!
            Disrupt Hackathon: Operation Save the Earth
              22 Apr - 09:30 AM
              Long Beach, United States
            Kids aged 10-17 in the Long Beach area! Do you want to overcome the diversity gap for women and minorities in the high tech sector? Operation Disrupt invites you to sign-up to participate in the Disrupt Hackathon: Operation Save the Earth. You'll be challenged to pitch your idea for a tech solution that will better our planet. You'll be part of a team and you'll be expected to take your idea -- a website or mobile app -- from concept, to design, and all the way to testing. Be one of the three winning teams and win an awesome prize!
            Hackathon for Teen Health
              18 Mar - 09:00 AM
              Santa Monica, United States
            High school student hackers in and around Santa Monica! The Crossroads School for Art & Science and The Archer School for Girls invite you to participate in a Hackathon for Teen Health. You'll be challenged to collaborate with experts and students from all disciplines and skill levels to identify problems that affect teens and then work together to develop prototypes to solve those problems.
            Inventathon 2017
              04 Mar - 09:00 AM
              Los Angeles, United States
            Hackers, coders in and around Los Angeles! Are you interested in using technology to address medical needs? The UCLA Business of Science Center invites you to sign up to participate in Inventathon 2017. This event will challenge you to create new and innovative solutions to a given medical need. It will be your choice as to the form your project takes -- an app, a device, a website, or whatever demonstrates your concept.