The best events to attend and founders to meet in Austin. Enjoy :)
Events - Friday, March 12th
Game On: Funding Gaming Startups in a Recession
When:
2:00pm
Where:
5ABC
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The gaming industry is full of entrepreneurs jockeying to find the next
big idea. While gaming has thrived despite the recession, it’s still harder than ever to
secure funding. Learn first-hand from gaming entrepreneurs about how to attract
funding success and how to turn that money into a profitable venture.
How to Run a Startup Without a Tech Co-Founder
When:
5:00pm
Where:
Convention Ctr 7
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This panel will discuss how to run a startup without a technical
co-founder. For people who just have passion but can’t code shit, this panel
is about what to do. Fake it ’til you make it.
TechSet Party
When:
7pm to 9pm
Where:
SpeakEasy, 412 Congress Ave
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The party unites the digerati as they channel their inner Fame
Monster by reviving a decade of style and glamour that made the social elite
go ga ga. Hosted by Stephanie Agresta and Brian Solis.
Founders to Meet
Alicia Navarro
Skimlinks
@alicianavarro
Tim Van Loan
Recurly
@timishungry
Brendan McManus
[Startup Digest]
@startupsrule
Events - Saturday, March 13th
How to Teach Entrepreneurialism Globally
When:
11:00am
Where:
Hilton A/B
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As the world gets small, entrepreneurs develop a more global
reach, but how does one start? In what ways does an entrepreneur from
Silicon Valley differ to one in Delhi? There is a whole new generation of
potential entrepreneurs out there, without a clue how to start....
Unsexy & Profitable: Making $ Without Hype
When:
3:30pm
Where:
Hilton A/B
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In a world of hype wars, where many popular yet revenue-
challenged startups battle for headline supremacy, a handful of under-the-
radar internet businesses have done the unthinkable: they’ve become
profitable. Hear how your business can turn more profits than heads from
this handful of internet veterans.
Opening Party Hosted by FrogDesign
When:
8pm
Where:
MACC, 600 River Street
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The legend lives on. This not-to-be-missed event brings together
digital creatives as well as visionary technology entrepreneurs for an
unforgettable evening.
Founders to Meet
Ryan Holmes
Hootsuite
@invoker
Dharmesh Shah
Hubspot
@dharmesh
Laura Fitton
oneforty
@pistachio
Events - Sunday, March 14th
Exploiting Chaos: How to Spark Innovation in Times of Change
When:
9:30am
Where:
Hilton C
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One of North America’s hottest keynote speakers, the founder of
TrendHunter.com, reveals powerful strategies for thriving in any economic
climate. Hewlett-Packard, Disney, Hyatt, MTV, CNN, Microsoft, Burger King,
and GE all started during periods of economic recession. Periods of
uncertainty fuel tremendous opportunity.
Microsoft Bizspark TECH cocktail
When:
8:00pm
Where:
The Palm Door, 401 Sabine Street
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TECH cocktail will be showcasing over 30 startups. Wear your
favorite black hat and be ready to connect with entrepreneurs, innovators
and technology enthusiasts.
Mashable’s MashBash
When:
10:00pm
Where:
Buffalo Billiards, 201 6th Street
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1,600 people will come and enjoy a night of music featuring DJ
Chicken George, a 2-hour open bar and tons of networking including
Mashable’s Pete Cashmore, Adam Ostrow, Josh Catone, Barb Dybwad, Brett
Petersel, and Adam Hirsch along with the Cliqset and Sony Electronics teams.
In addition, expect fun surprises the entire night, strong WiFi and a game
room all set up too…
Founders to Meet
Dan Martell
Flowtown
@danmartell
Sarah Prevette
Sprouter
@sarahprevette
Chris McCann
[Startup Digest]
@cmccann7
Events - Monday, March 15th
Who Needs Venture Capital?
When:
12:30pm
Where:
Hilton D
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Only a fraction of business financing comes from Sand Hill Road,
yet entrepreneurs still obsess over traditional big meeting/big money Silicon
Valley venture capital. This heated panel debates what types of companies
actually benefit from VC and reviews concrete examples of alternatives to
traditional venture capital.
Seed Incubators: Startup Incubators 2.0
When:
3:30pm
Where:
Hilton C
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The Seed Combinator is the concept of mashing up angel
investing, OpenCoffee Club meetups, tactical workshops, and co-working that
is giving rise to a new class of software and new media startups. Local
investors are giving aspiring entrepreneurs capital and intensive mentorship
under names like YCombinator, TechStars and Capital Factory.
Gowalla Presents: The Tiki Room with Diplo
When:
9:00pm
Where:
Belmont, 305 W 6th Street
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Check-in with Gowalla at the Belmont and journey across the
Pacific to the amazing Tiki Room. Fill the night with remarkable people,
tropical kitsch and the stunning sound of Diplo.
Founders to Meet
Dennis Crowley
Foursquare
@dens
Mark Hendrickson
Plancast
@mhendric
Josh Williams
Gowalla
@jw