Yesterday was the 4th annual Daily News’ Small Biz: Big Impact Conference held at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center on CUNY’s Borough of Manhattan Community College. The panel was lead by moderator Scott Wenger, who did an outstanding job (see more from Scott at www.nydailynews/money.)
This was an amazing experience for me and definitely the biggest crowd I’ve talked in front of (not including my NBC interview for the Inspired by Spike Lee exhibit.) I was part of the 2nd panel titled Making the Most of Technology, which included the following panelist:
Raymon Ray – Founder/Editor of SmallBizTechnology.com and technology specialist. He co-produces the Annual Small Business Summit, produces the Taste of Technology Small Business Series and is a speaker. Ramon has written thousands of technology articles and news items for Smallbiztechnology.com and other media including: Inc. Magazine, New York Enterprise Report, Black Enterprise Magazine, CNet, Var Business, TechTarget, Entrepreneur.com, Small Business Resources and others. He has also written for technology vendors including Microsoft, FileMaker, and Everest.
Nelly Yusupova – is a web technology specialist, consultant and strategist, and motivating and inspiring speaker. She is the CTO of Webgrrls International, has a consultant website called DigitalWoman.com and has been at the forefront of the women’s movement online since 1999. Check her out!
Ben Kaufman – 23 year old wiz-kid/inventor who created Mophie (a product I use for my Iphone,) Kluster.com, and Quirky.com. Needless to say this brother is a genius. We shared the same sentiments on how to brand, market and produce your product. The bottom-line is to just go Do-it!
And of course myself – Rasu Jilani. I was honored to be asked to be part of this panel, and equally appreciative to have shared the stage with these exceptional creators. If you missed the conference, you missed out on learning a lot about the intricacies of being a successful entrepreneur – because other than speaking on a panel, my notebook was filled up with notes of tips from fellow business men & women.
You are cordially invited to my good friend, the famed painter and coup d’etat affiliate, LIVINGROOM JOHNSTON‘s special book-signing event this Monday in celebration of the re-release of his limited edition novel ‘I Don’t Want To Think About It Right Now.’
This MONDAY, April 26, 2010 7-11pm at HOTEL GRIFFOU 21 West 9th Street
FREE & FUN. Come through and please spread the word.
We are screening our short film (airing on HBO now) Shades of Brooklyn Vol. 1 as a part of the IFNY Screening series. We were selected as amongst the best they’ve seen this year, so we are now contending to win. This screening is an audience choice award so the more butts we have in seats the better chance we have at winning. Five other films are being shown and we don’t know the line up so BE ON TIME.
Admission: $10 with complimentary admission to the WRAP PARTY
Screening Location: The Spike Lee Screening Room L.I.U. Brooklyn Campus 1 University Plaza downtown brooklyn (off Flatbush ave.)
Please come out, enjoy some fabulous films, meet the filmmakers, network and have a wonderful time. After the screening, please join us for the “WRAP PARTY” right across the street at Rockwell’s Bar and Restaraunt. Admission is free for everyone coming from the IFNY Premiere Screening Series.
Peace Daoud Abeid & Dahkil Hausif – Sunshowah Films
Panelist:
SeeOne
Alice Mizrachi (YOUnity)
Alzo Slade
Stephanie Land
Suncadm Bey
Dahkil Hausif (sunshowah films)
Kanene Holder (VONY)
Rueben King
Overview of the Discussion:
This discussion panel will focus on the artists featured in the exhibition, who are all Brooklyn based, and art organizations that promote artistic development of the community, as we will attempt to go deeper into the theme of the exhibition and explore the artists’ creative process. The purpose of the panel is to discuss how artists can use their creative talents to inspire change: socially, politically, community, and personally. What effect does art have on the community? Why should we encourage art in the public school systems and in the inner-city?
About the “Live to Change Something Through Art” Exhibit:
This exhibit features work that is reflective of the current Brooklyn arts movement and underscores Coup d’etat’s thought-provoking brand principle, “Live to Change Something.” Highlighting a multicultural collective of artists across several disciplines, the exhibition encompasses painting, photography, and sculpture.
THIS SUNDAY! 1/17/10 coup ‘detat Brooklyn, Hard Hittin Harry & Trina Sunshine Present: Unity Sound Reggae Sunday’s MLK fundraiser for Haiti
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The Show comprised of 28 total artists who all have one thing in common – they use their art to express their ideas of progressive change (socially, politically and personal.) The artwork crossed different mediums of art; from photography, fine art to street art and sculptures.
We are blessed and grateful that there were a bit over 450 attendees to the artshow, which have all expressed their appreciation for us bringing this type of art event to the community. We are equally proud that the community came out and showed interest their talented peers and community members. This goes to show that it is very possible to bring the arts to the ‘hood’. For the ‘hood’ has shown here that they appreciate creativity and artistic expression. Lets keep it going!
A Special Thanks to all the artists:
Molaundo Jones
Suhail Smith
Livingroom Johnston
Sam Wilson
Lichiban
Rob Fokused
Alice Mizrachi
Stephanie Land
Brian “Deka” Paupaw
SeeOne
One9
Alzo Slade
Ana Bravo
Berman Fenelus
Jen One
Reuben King
Marissa Arteberry
Aisha Cousins
Taagen
Nelson Rivas
Kwesi Abbensetts
Paul Deo
Robert Trujillo
Ajamu Walker
Suncadm Bey
Ibrahim
and Yang-Chi.
Take A Tour Of The Exhibit With Livingroom Johnston:
Events | Rasupreme May 19, 2010 | 
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