One of the most fun ways to get a peek into another person’s life is to experience their city like a local would -- with a homebase in a their space. LifeSwap takes the fun of living how a stranger does one step further. We’ve teamed up with AirBnB to give you a taste of what it’s like to step into someone else’s shoes. We can safely say that this is the best giveaway of any SXSW party around.
Day 4 is about the word on every marketer’s mouth. Everyone’s focusing on it, but it’s not a focused word. What does it mean exactly? Why does it matter? And how do we do it right? Attend small group workshops about mobile ads, mobile responsive site and mobile app development. Learn about the rapid rise of mobile browsing (and what that means to us) in our interactive globe installation. And hear from Ruth McCarthy, Founder of Mobili Media, about how to get caught up -- and then get ahead.
Power Talk: Bigger Than The Game is a panel discussion + networking mixer led by professional athletes and sports-influenced entrepreneurs sharing their experiences in launching new business ventures, making investments, and giving insights on the business side of the sports world.
**This Event was originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 29th but was rescheduled to Thursday, January 31st due to weather**
Power Talk is an interactive event series that aims to empower creative entrepreneurs through conversation and community.
Bigger Than The Game takes you behind the scenes of the sports world to learn about brand partnerships, endorsements, influencer marketing, and the latest technologies changing the game while getting a chance to meet some of the emerging stars in the NFL during Super Bowl LIII Week in Atlanta, GA.
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Summer basketball in Atlanta will never be the same thanks to the Jah. After working with the Atlanta Hawks Jah had the vision of creating a premier pro-am that impacted the city of Atlanta called Atlanta Entertainment Basketball League (AEBL). Since creation in 2013, AEBL has provided a platform for notable NBA stars such as Kyrie Irving and Lou Williams along with celebrities like 2 Chainz and Chris Brown.
After working with brands such as Nike, Lululemon, Under Armour and the College Football Hall of Fame, Umama knows exactly what it takes to build brand-loyalty, traction, and impact. A highly sought after social media + community influencer in her own right, Umama has connected the health and wellness communities across the nation with her event series, Sweat With US and Instagram @smallandstrong.fit.
Her passion for using fitness as a solution to diversity and inclusion has led her to be recognized as Atlanta Magazine’s Best Fitness Influencer and 11 Alive’s Community Leader. As the Founder and CEO of SASS Brands, she implements these principles at the digital marketing agency behind some of the nation’s leading gyms, influencers, and startups in the health and fitness industry.
Sam is the epitome of "more than an athlete" after being drafted in 2013 by the Green Bay Packers Sam took on the responsibility of giving back to his community through volunteerism with various non-profits and entrepreneurship, starting his own construction company to help build up his hometown of Orlando, Florida. In 2015, Sam was a nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
The Metro-Atlanta native Drake was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 2016 in the 3rd round after scoring the winning touchdown in the 2016 National Championship Game with the Alabama Crimson Tide. Kenyan is quickly becoming a fan favorite in the NFL after upsetting the New England Patriots in 2018 play of the year know as the "Miami Miracle." Drake is an advocate for the Boys & Girls Club due to the impact it has had on his life and wore the non-profits logo on his clients for the NFL’s “My Cause My Cleats” campaign.
Stefanie Jewett is the founder and CEO of Activvely, the premiere social-pairing mobile app that connects you with platonic fitness buddies. Stefanie’s path as a technology entrepreneur isn’t a conventional one; as a recovering journalist, she spent five years covering hard news at CNN, until her creativity breached the spillway and Activvely was born.
Stefanie, launched Startup Sister ATL in 2017 to help empower women in technology.
Drafted in 2015 by the Green Bay Packers, Kennard has leveraged his talents and influence on the field to help launch his non-profit, Innovation Pros, which seeks to develop future professional by providing hope and inspiration via his "Back Pack" football summer camp and "Atlanta Innovative Project" which bring like-minded creative millennials together to connect and learn.
Listen to professional athletes and sports-influenced entrepreneurs as they share their experiences in launching new business ventures, making investments, and sports is evolving with technology.
Key Takeaways:
- How Brand Partnerships Work
- How to Monetize your Influence
- What to Look For In Investments
- How Technology is Enhancing the Sports Industry
Atlanta Tech Village is the Fourth-largest tech hub in the US helping startups gain faster connections to ideas, capital, and talent.
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IDs will be checked at the door. Get there before the drinks run out.
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Parking is limited. But Atlanta has Uber, Lyft, and MARTA (Buckhead Station Stop)! 🚗
