From formation to funding, hyper-local publications are complex, challenging, impossible projects to launch. Join this essential conversation to learn about the pitfalls and challenges from leaders who have taken the leap and walk away with concrete first steps and tools and programs to make your media startup a reality.
This session is designed for:
- Anyone who can see in the hedge-fund driven layoff landscape the shape of an independent publishing future
- People interested in launching their own media startup
- Industry leaders looking to better understand the independent media ecosystem
Speakers
 
		
		Tracie Powell
			Senior Fellow and Founder/Publisher, Democracy Fund and AllDigitocracy
			@TMPowell • Visit Website			
		
 
		
		Tyree Worthy
			Publisher, NOLA Messenger
			@tcworthynola • Visit Website			
		
 
		
		Tasneem Raja
			Executive Editor, The Tyler Loop
			@tasneemraja • Visit Website			
		
 
		
		Jiquanda Johnson
			Founder/Publisher & Editor, Brown Impact Media Group/Flintbeat.com
			@simplyjiquanda • Visit Website			
		
