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BLACK TECHNOLOGY LEADERS DISCOVER HOW TO
INCORPORATE AI & AR INTO YOUR MUSIC, SOCIAL, & PRODUCT CREATION WORKFLOWS
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
In this exhilarating and transformative 8-week program, participants can engage with instructors via four virtual workshops and receive 1-on-1 mentoring from domain experts. It all kicks off live and in-person September 21st with Fuze The MC a.k.a. Lance Coleman with live demonstration and dynamic lesson in AI+Music that will set the stage on fire…and that’s just the beginning!
In October, participants can virtually immerse themselves in a series of enlightening and absolutely free interactive workshops with our instructors, each designed to supercharge their skills and creativity.
Aspiring innovators & artist collectives can apply to join the HiiiWAV accelerator present at the prestigious AFRO AI Demo Day. Accepted teams receive a $1k grant, additional 1-on-1 support and an opportunity to secure a $10,000 grant to fuel their dreams. Exciting, right?
To make sure you don’t miss out on any of these electrifying experiences, we’ve provided the links below for you to RSVP for the live kickoff, sign-up for the virtual workshops, and apply for the HiiiWAV accelerator & $10k grant. All participants must complete the video release form. The journey to your future begins here!
*PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN A PHOTO AND VIDEO WAIVER
COURSE TOPICS WILL INCLUDE
- Automate Social Media Posting
- Create Album Art and Video
- Clone Yourself
- Best AI Tools for Musicians
- Prompt Fundamentals
- ChatGPT
- MidJourney
- Dall-E 2
- RunwayML
- Generative AI
- Text-to-Audio
- Text-To-Video
- Audio-to-Audio
IMPORTANT DATES
- September 21st, 6:30-9:00pm: AFRO AI KICK OFF EVENT (in person at HiiiWAV headquarters in Oakland)
- October 3rd, 6:30-8:00pm: Course 1 (virtual)
- October 10th, 6:30-8:00pm: Course 2 (virtual)
- October 17th, 6:30-8:00pm: Course 3 (virtual)
- October 24th, 6:30-8:00pm: Course 4 (virtual)
- November 10th, 5:30-9:00pm: Demo Day Happy Hour (invite only)
- November 11th, 10:00am-1:00pm: Brunch @ HiiiWAV headquarters (invite only)
- November 11th, 7:00-11:00pm: HiiiTOP Demo Day Winners Gala (invite only)
All in-person events include Live Performances, DJs, and refreshments
GET TO KNOW OUR INSTRUCTORS
DON ALLEN III
Meet Don Allen III, a visionary XR and AI futurist known as the "Bob Ross" of the Metaverse, seamlessly blending art and technology. He's graced TED 2023, MIT, and Cannes Lions stages, while collaborating with tech giants like Meta and OpenAI, all while advocating for balanced holistic living and empowered creativity.
LANCE COLEMAN
Lance Coleman is a cutting-edge AI expert and technologist renowned for his innovative contributions to digital strategy projects. Lance has cultivated a diverse portfolio that blends technology and entertainment, most notably collaborating with industry legends like Lil Wayne, Common, The Roots, G-Eazy and Lil B. His work employs advanced A.I software, data , and creative analytics to elevate digital campaigns, audience engagement, and brand development. As Fuze The MC, Lance also boasts a successful music career, featuring a unique blend of rap and soul that’s gained a devoted following. Whether in the world of AI or the recording studio, Lance’s innovative spirit continues to push the boundaries, making him a true pioneer at the intersection of technology and culture.
BENIN SAFFO
Shaping the future of VR is Benin Saffo's mission as a Chief Marketing Officer at Black Product Managers Network, and Ex-Senior Product Manager at Meta. Prior to this role, Benin held a Senior Product Manager position at IBM in New York City for four years.
NICKY SAUNDERS
Nicky Saunders is an influential figure in content creation and social media strategy, educating a vast audience on effective organic growth methods. She's renowned for her pivotal role in expanding Eric Thomas's online community to 2 million followers in just 18 months. In 2018 she founded Beastmode Digital (now Deeper Than The Brand), a one-stop-shop for speakers, authors, coaches, and entertainers, offering services such as consulting, design, content creation, and online courses, including AI Toolkit. Saunders pod cast, Nicky and Moose, dissects the strategies of top personal brands and businesses to reveal their paths to success.
PROGRAM MENTORS AND PRESENTERS
BOSKO KANTE
Bosko Kante, an award-winning music producer, inventor, tech founder, and artist advocate, has had a remarkable career, contributing to Grammy-winning albums and inventing the patented ElectroSpit ESX-1 mobile talkbox, now used by DJ David Guetta and Stevie Wonder. In 2020, Bosko Kante founded the nonprofit HiiiWAV: The Black Creative Incubator in Oakland, where he serves as President and Executive Director, guiding the organization's vision, connecting emerging talent with industry leaders, and mentoring underrepresented creators to harness technology for their art and innovative business models while promoting social impact and community wealth.
MILES DOTSON
Miles is a prominent startup leader, product manager, author, and entrepreneur with a track record of over 20 companies. He holds an Audio Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Miami and conducted research at the University of Rochester through National Science Foundation funding. His career has seen him lead technology development, create innovation frameworks for Private Equity-managed firms, and now, he concentrates on crafting sustainable ecosystems for technology creation through new ventures, innovative funding models, corporate innovation engagement, and applied R&D.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
8-Week Immersive Training
Learn from Black legends
Chance to win $10K grant
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