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Tech808 is this Saturday June 6th at George Washington University

Tech808 is this Saturday June 6th at George Washington University and it's shaping up to be one of the rarest types of tech conferences to hit the DC area. Tech808's mission is to bring awareness of the possibilities of tech entrepreneurship within the urban culture.


Who Should Attend Tech808?
Wantrepreneurs: You are the new guy/girl on the block. You want to start a company but have no idea how. You might have a 9 to 5 gig, been laid off, or decided it was time for a change. All of our speakers have been there, #Tech808 will not only educate you on tactics needed, but it will also leave YOU INSPIRED TO CHASE YOUR DREAMS!



Entrepreneurs: So you already started to chase your dreams? Salutes on that! Now join us at #Tech808 to learn how to take your company and yourself to the next level. We’ve brought together some incredible speakers to teach YOU their tactics that have led them to success.



Speakers/sessions include:
Paul Brunson - "Business Lessons I Learned From 3 Billionaires"
Sheena Allen / Benjamin Young - "How To Build Your First App" These two combined have over 10 millions downloads on the app store.
Dwight Peters - "Hustlers Ambition" How he came from sleeping on a couch to a $100,000 in profits building a tech business in 1 year.
And many many more!

Tickets are on sale now for $75, but using the promo code "family" will bring the cost down to just $55.
RSVP now to learn actionable tips you can apply to your business the same day.
RSVP: http://Bossup.us/tech808dc

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