11 Quotes From the #Tech808 Conference to Help You 'Boss Up'

BET.com shares highlights from the hip hop-inspired event.

Boss Up - Hundreds of eager minds gathered Monday to up their technology and business knowledge at the Phat Startup’s Tech808 conference. The fourth installment of the day-long hip hop-inspired event features millennials of color as panelists. #Tech808 was powered by the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at New York University. BET.com runs down some master quotes from the event that can help anyone “Boss Up.”   (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

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Boss Up - Hundreds of eager minds gathered Monday to up their technology and business knowledge at the Phat Startup’s Tech808 conference. The fourth installment of the day-long hip hop-inspired event features millennials of color as panelists. #Tech808 was powered by the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at New York University. BET.com runs down some master quotes from the event that can help anyone “Boss Up.” (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

About the #Tech808 Hustle - Attending tech conferences — essential to networking and learning new industry trends — can be a fish out of water experience for Black and Brown tech workers. Many lack diverse speakers and women. Anthony Frasier, the founder of the Phat Startup, and Jesal Trivedi have filled that void by creating a hip hop-inspired event that speaks to millennials of color: the Tech808 conference.    (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

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About the #Tech808 Hustle - Attending tech conferences — essential to networking and learning new industry trends — can be a fish out of water experience for Black and Brown tech workers. Many lack diverse speakers and women. Anthony Frasier, the founder of the Phat Startup, and Jesal Trivedi have filled that void by creating a hip hop-inspired event that speaks to millennials of color: the Tech808 conference. (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

Business and Spirituality - During his talk on making the switch from the music industry to the tech industry, Amos Winbush III said that he realized that he needed to get his spiritual life in order before he could continue in any field of business. The founder and CEO of CyberSynchs said he once spent $350,000 in two months and still wasn’t fulfilled. “Invite a higher power into every decision that you make,” advised Winbush. He also added that “we [people of color] need to be innovators versus consumers.”  (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

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Business and Spirituality - During his talk on making the switch from the music industry to the tech industry, Amos Winbush III said that he realized that he needed to get his spiritual life in order before he could continue in any field of business. The founder and CEO of CyberSynchs said he once spent $350,000 in two months and still wasn’t fulfilled. “Invite a higher power into every decision that you make,” advised Winbush. He also added that “we [people of color] need to be innovators versus consumers.” (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

Bouncing Back - The crowd laughed as James Altucher, a serial entrepreneur and bestselling author, made light of once losing millions of dollars in a few weeks, followed by his home and family, and rebuilding his life from scratch. “You have to notice when you’re time traveling and being stuck on the past,” he said. His tips for success include maintaining your health, establishing genuine friendships, writing 10 ideas a day and focusing on gratitude.    (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

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Bouncing Back - The crowd laughed as James Altucher, a serial entrepreneur and bestselling author, made light of once losing millions of dollars in a few weeks, followed by his home and family, and rebuilding his life from scratch. “You have to notice when you’re time traveling and being stuck on the past,” he said. His tips for success include maintaining your health, establishing genuine friendships, writing 10 ideas a day and focusing on gratitude.  (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

Emerging Content Marketing Gurus Share Their Tactics - Diddy’s VP of Digital for Combs Enterprises Aubrey Flynn moderated a panel of young successful content marketing entrepreneurs and professionals. The panelists shared their secrets on making things go viral. “Ride the trends,” suggested Alexandra Wolf, founder of Boss Babes Inc., a lifestyle brand that connects millennial business women who are young and fly. “The Internet has cultural currents,” added Wolf. “Get it while it’s cool.”    (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

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Emerging Content Marketing Gurus Share Their Tactics - Diddy’s VP of Digital for Combs Enterprises Aubrey Flynn moderated a panel of young successful content marketing entrepreneurs and professionals. The panelists shared their secrets on making things go viral. “Ride the trends,” suggested Alexandra Wolf, founder of Boss Babes Inc., a lifestyle brand that connects millennial business women who are young and fly. “The Internet has cultural currents,” added Wolf. “Get it while it’s cool.”  (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

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Pay Attention to the People - Ross Simmonds, who was also on the panel, said paying close attention to what’s in demand can increase your value big time in the content world. “Create content that answers the need,” said Simmonds, the founder of Hustle Grind Company, a marketing agency.    (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

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Pay Attention to the People - Ross Simmonds, who was also on the panel, said paying close attention to what’s in demand can increase your value big time in the content world. “Create content that answers the need,” said Simmonds, the founder of Hustle Grind Company, a marketing agency. (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

Keep It Real - Janel Martinez added her knowledge from running a successful site called Ain’t I Latina. “Just keeping it authentic,” she said. Martinez said because she is part of the community she is serving, she is able to deliver content that really hits home. “I am my client. I am my audience.”     (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

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Keep It Real - Janel Martinez added her knowledge from running a successful site called Ain’t I Latina. “Just keeping it authentic,” she said. Martinez said because she is part of the community she is serving, she is able to deliver content that really hits home. “I am my client. I am my audience.” (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

How to Create a Successful Media Site - The following panel offered attendees an inside look on creating and working at media start-ups. Kazeem Famuyide, the founder and editor-in-chief of STASHED, a popular on-line music destination, was straightforward about how to stick around for the long haul. “If you want to create something with a lasting platform you need to create original content,” he said. Famuyide later told those who may be afraid to start something new the following, “Just shoot your shot.”     (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

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How to Create a Successful Media Site - The following panel offered attendees an inside look on creating and working at media start-ups. Kazeem Famuyide, the founder and editor-in-chief of STASHED, a popular on-line music destination, was straightforward about how to stick around for the long haul. “If you want to create something with a lasting platform you need to create original content,” he said. Famuyide later told those who may be afraid to start something new the following, “Just shoot your shot.”  (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

More Advice for Creating the Best Site - Tani Chambers, who moderated the discussion, also left those in attendance with her own words of wisdom. “Have a plan and work that plan,” she said simply. Kyle Harvey of Slant News added his own advice. “You have not because you ask not,” he said. He also explained how the website is changing the media world by allowing everyday people to upload news and make money off of their reports.    (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

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More Advice for Creating the Best Site - Tani Chambers, who moderated the discussion, also left those in attendance with her own words of wisdom. “Have a plan and work that plan,” she said simply. Kyle Harvey of Slant News added his own advice. “You have not because you ask not,” he said. He also explained how the website is changing the media world by allowing everyday people to upload news and make money off of their reports. (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

Diversity Yields Greatness - “Find inspiration from industries and cultures other than your own,” suggested Frans Johannsson, the founder of The Medici Group. He gave a passionate talk about creating ideas that stick and how those who dare to look beyond the “one answer at the back of the book” are ones who make changes.   (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

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Diversity Yields Greatness - “Find inspiration from industries and cultures other than your own,” suggested Frans Johannsson, the founder of The Medici Group. He gave a passionate talk about creating ideas that stick and how those who dare to look beyond the “one answer at the back of the book” are ones who make changes.  (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

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Life-Long Learner - “Educate yourself. Really educate yourself on how to have more information than the next person,” said J. Erving, the vice president of the Atom Factory and SMASHD. He currently manages John Legend, Miguel and other popular artists. He gave an hour-long talk about bringing the worlds of tech and music together in his own career.   (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

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Life-Long Learner - “Educate yourself. Really educate yourself on how to have more information than the next person,” said J. Erving, the vice president of the Atom Factory and SMASHD. He currently manages John Legend, Miguel and other popular artists. He gave an hour-long talk about bringing the worlds of tech and music together in his own career.  (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

Pitches: BAE App - Before leaving the stage, J. Erving heard pitches from two start-ups and gave them advice and criticism on their businesses. One of the founders of the BAE (Before Anyone Else) dating app, which targets Blacks looking "to choose" or "get chose" in love, was on hand to discuss their company. (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

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Pitches: BAE App - Before leaving the stage, J. Erving heard pitches from two start-ups and gave them advice and criticism on their businesses. One of the founders of the BAE (Before Anyone Else) dating app, which targets Blacks looking "to choose" or "get chose" in love, was on hand to discuss their company. (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

Pitches: Cewebity - The founders of Cewebity, Jameson Bennett and Great Scott McKenzie, received passionate applause from the crowd for their online platform that allows anyone who produces original content to make money off what they post. “You own your own content,” said McKenzie. “We want to reward the content creators."    (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)

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Pitches: Cewebity - The founders of Cewebity, Jameson Bennett and Great Scott McKenzie, received passionate applause from the crowd for their online platform that allows anyone who produces original content to make money off what they post. “You own your own content,” said McKenzie. “We want to reward the content creators."  (Photo: Natelege Whaley/BET)