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Journalism That Matters, Create or Die 2 creates journalism innovations and media startups focused on diverse and underserved communities. Create or Die 2 uses an open-space format, an unconference style that puts the spotlight on participants and their passions.
\n\u2022\tThursday | Inspiration Day:<\/strong> Conversation catalysts set the stage for team development. Our Innovation Expo showcases participant projects and ventures.<\/p>\n

\u2022\tFriday | Design Day:<\/strong> Participants create sessions that explore new content, technology, funding, audiences and other ideas. Teams develop to pursue specific ideas for businesses or projects.<\/p>\n

\u2022\tSaturday | Build Day:<\/strong> Teams meet to flesh out ideas and develop pitches.<\/p>\n

\u2022\tSunday | Pitch Day:<\/strong> Our coaching team of venture capital, foundation and entrepreneur mentors help teams refine their ideas and next steps.<\/p>\n

PRIZES<\/h2>\n

Journalism That Matters Create or Die 2 offers cash prizes to winning pitch teams of $500-$1000. In addition, three North Carolina regional teams will benefit from close mentoring through the following incubators:
\n\u2022\tWinston-Salem: Wake Forest University<\/a>:<\/strong> Offering one year of free incubation including access to databases, internships, mentorship and space.
\n\u2022\tGreensboro: Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship<\/a>:<\/strong> Six months of shared office space, mentoring and networking to a local journalism startup.
\n\u2022\tDurham: Council for Entrepreneurial Development:<\/strong><\/a> Mentorship and networking to a Durham-based team.<\/p>\n

PEOPLE<\/h2>\n

Three conversation catalysts open the gathering Thursday evening, offering perspectives from different communities using different technologies:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Chris Rabb<\/a>, <\/strong>author of Invisible Capital<\/em><\/strong>, is a consultant, writer, and public speaker focusing on the intersection of social identity, media, civic engagement and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n

\u2022\tTani Ikeda<\/a>, executive director of imMEDIAte Justice in Los Angeles,<\/strong> teaches high school girls media literacy and sexuality education. Ikeda is an award winning director who creates narratives, documentaries, music videos, and commercial projects. She was named one of the 25 visionaries that are changing your world by the Utne Reader.
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\n\u2022\tMani Saint-Victor<\/a>, president of Marveloper, LLC of Texas, <\/strong> talks about his transition from physician to creator of a social media marketing and game development studio. Marveloper is a game development company that markets games built from within the community by members of the community.<\/p>\n

Three coaches guide our teams on Sunday with ideas for development and next steps. The coaching panel includes:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Gary Palin<\/strong><\/a>, Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Executive Director of the Doherty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Akiba Smith-Francis<\/a><\/strong> is an author and career coach who has put a spotlight on the issue she calls\u00a0Stepping Off the Path<\/em>. She recognizes that young, educated professionals struggle with leaving the traditional, prestigious careers they are expected to have in order to pursue their true calling.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ian Lamberth<\/strong>, Chief Information Officer, C2 Contractors, a leading communications and construction solutions provider specializing in the design, implementation and delivery of leading networking technologies and general trades construction.<\/p>\n

Daily Schedule<\/h1>\n

Thursday, June 2, 2011: Understanding the context<\/strong><\/p>\n

All Thursday’s activities are at the Alumni House <\/strong>(including registration for dorm rooms)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Registration<\/span><\/h3>\n

1:00 – 6:00 p.m<\/strong>.\u00a0Located at Alumni House, University of North Carolina, Greensboro<\/p>\n

ACTIVITIES<\/h3>\n

2:00 – 3:30pm <\/strong> Welcome to conference participants<\/p>\n