Austin Tech Week

Austin’s tech scene is where ambition meets innovation, and last week, #AustinTechWeek brought it all together. From new connections to big ideas, this first-ever event put the tech in Texas right here in our state's capital. ?? Nearly 1,900 attendees converged all over downtown to build connections, push boundaries, and drive innovation forward. ?? Join us next year for even bigger ideas, more connections, and tech-driven inspiration: https://hubs.ly/Q02Xxf0x0 In the meantime, check out everything happening from every corner of the city’s innovation ecosystem in Austin, TX??? and follow Capital Factory ---------- PROCOLOMBIA Perkins Coie Hollocraft DuploCloud Amazon Web Services (AWS) S-PRO University of Austin (UATX) Husch Blackwell Remote Deel Dentity Pump Studios Rivian Buda Economic Development Corporation Winston Francois Vacaré Group Zoho AITX Austin Technology Council Austin Women in Technology (AWT) ayana Foundation Dell Technologies DivInc FIESTA Her Texas Hylio CTO Academy Trade Technologies, Inc.

ATTN: It's the fifth and final day of #AustinTechWeek 2024! ?? Austin Startup Crawl doesn't launch until 6PM at Capital Factory, but there's plenty to do before then. Check it out ?? ??? Kick off the last day of Austin Tech Week with pickleball at Urban Pickleball Club, the last FREE Barry's class, and the Swift Fit Events Recovery lounge! ?? 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Austin Startup Crawl, feat. 50+ Austin tech companies, a country western band, free food & drinks, and more! ?? CF, Floor 1 ?? Keep "crawling" to Hylio's launch party to celebrate their upcoming equity crowdfunding campaign at Parlor & Yard! View Friday's schedule here ?? https://hubs.ly/Q02WkdHS0

This year's Austin Tech Week did feel different from my previous two Austin Startup Weeks. I like the evolution as it fits the changing ATX scene. Great job Jacqueline Hughes, Joshua Baer & the entire team. My highlights: It was great to take the stage and hopefully impart a few thoughts from my cloudy crystal ball on the "Future of Storytelling" panel with Amy Jackson, Brent Wistrom, & Lyn Graft. Always wonderful to hear Brett A. Hurt's stories of how the Austin innovation scene was built and what it means for What's Next. Definitely the winner for most dynamic presentation with his use of Tom Cruise clips was Aasim Hasan! Charlie Plauche, Krishna Srinivasan, Morgan Flager, Kerry Rupp, & Thomas Ball gave their annual Texas Startup & VC Landscape session. The momentum is still going, even if not at the highs of the bubble. (Note: One nitpick - wish they'd included Q3 data since it's available) The fireside with Jason Calacanis was really fun. The love for his new home was gushing. It continues to be that those who move to Austin & Texas absolutely love it here because of the freedom & the future. Speaking of the future, I saw a whole bunch of Waymos driving around downtown. (It only took me 4 tries to get a decent pic) No tech week could be complete without mentioning AI at least once (or 10K times). The standout quote from "What Investors Look for In AI Startups" with Andrea Kalmans, Asanka Jayasuriya, David Evans, & Prerna Sharma was Asanka's insight on AI application startups: Real differentiation comes either from proprietary data or a team that really understands the industry and workflows. While I wasn't able to attend, I did hear from Sara R. Scharf, Ph.D. & Lana Ashby Rowder that the Snark Tank: Comedy Tech Roast?was quite entertaining. Nice job Elizabeth Swaney OLY (Olympian) & Martín Martinez. And of course, the highlight that keeps me humble & lets me know right where I stand in the ecosystem was when I was told "We don't refer to you as Jason, we just call you Sara's husband" ??

Don't miss the last full day of programming at #AustinTechWeek 2024! Check in will open again at 8:30 AM at Capital Factory and will close at 4:00 PM. Grab your badge before heading to these activations ?? ? 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Cup of Capital*, sponsored by Hollocraft ?? CF, Floor 5 ? 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM: GA+ Innovation Lounge* feat. sneaker cleaners, chair massages, and an exhibition by WasteOptix ?? CF, Floor 5 ?? 10:00 AM - 3:45 PM: AI Track ?? CF, Floor 1 ?? 10:00 AM - 3:45 PM: International Track sponsored by PROCOLOMBIA?? CF, Floor 8 ?? 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Tech or Treat Happy Hour sponsored by PROCOLOMBIA ?? Speakeasy *GA+ access only ??? Satellite events today include more health & wellness events at Barry's and Other Racquet, plus a sports tech meetup feat. WNBA legend Fran Harris, hosted by DivInc & Dell Technologies for Startups Don't forget: Today is Halloween! ?? Attendees are welcome to dress in costume for a festive addition to the day’s programming. View the full schedule here ?? https://hubs.ly/Q02Wfntb0

It's Day 3 of #AustinTechWeek 2024! Check in will open again at 8:30 AM at Capital Factory and will close at 4:00 PM. Grab your badge before heading to these activations ?? ? 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Cup of Capital*, sponsored by Zoho ?? CF, Floor 5 ? 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM: GA+ Innovation Lounge* feat. sneaker cleaners, chair massages, and exhibitions from Pump Studios & WasteOptix?? CF, Floor 5 ?? 10:00 AM - 3:45 PM: Fundraising Track sponsored by Perkins Coie, feat. a VC "Reverse Pitch" and fireside chat with Joshua Baer (Capital Factory) & Jason Calacanis (All-In Podcast, This Week in Startups) ?? CF, Floor 1 ?? 10:00 AM - 3:45 PM: Innovation Lab Track sponsored by S-PRO feat. a fireside chat with Chris Gannett (Gannett.Partners) & rapper The D.O.C. ?? CF, Floor 8 ?? 10:15 AM - 3:45 PM: People & Culture Track ??CF, Floor 16 ?? 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Happy Hour sponsored by Pump Studios ?? Fareground Food Hall *GA+ access only ??? Satellite events today include more health & wellness events at Barry's, RIDE Indoor Cycling, and Austin Pickle Ranch, plus the Dell Technologies for Startups Lounge and a Founders Night with Fidelity Investments & Entre View the full schedule here ?? https://hubs.ly/Q02WfdLJ0 PS ?? Don't forget: October 31 is Halloween! ?? Attendees are welcome to dress in costume tomorrow for a festive touch to the day’s programming.

Day ?? #AustinTechWeek 2024 is here! Check in will open again at 8:30 AM at Capital Factory and will close at 4:00 PM. Grab your badge before heading to these activations ?? ? 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Cup of Capital*, sponsored by Vacaré Group??? CF, Floor 5 ? 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM: GA+ Innovation Lounge* feat. sneaker cleaners, chair massages, and exhibitions from WasteOptix, HICAM, 500 Rockets Marketing & Dwellingly - Intelligent Transactions. Seamless Experiences.?? CF, Floor 5 ?? 10:00 AM - 3:45 PM: Founder Fundamentals track, feat. Founders Academy with Gordon Daugherty and a fireside chat with Joshua Baer (Capital Factory) & Brett Hurt (data.world) ?? CF, Floor 1 ?? 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Market Masters track?? CF, Floor 8 ?? 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Happy Hour sponsored by DuploCloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Winston Francois, & Buda Economic Development Corporation feat. La Dolce Vélo and Rivian test drives ?? Rivian *GA+ access only ??? Satellite events today include pickleball at Austin Pickle Ranch, the Dell Technologies for Startups Lounge, maturing your company's causes and engagement with Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, a free class at RIDE Indoor Cycling, and more. View the full schedule here ?? https://hubs.ly/Q02W0fq60

Keatra Nesbitt, our Principal Solutions Engineer, is bringing the power of philanthropy and Valkyrie's social impact to Austin Tech Week. As a Code2College mentor, Keatra will moderate a discussion on how Code2College builds careers by teaching and deploying technical skills for women in STEM. Code2College graduates will also share how their impactful internships shaped both their personal and professional growth. ???? This discussion offers key insights into the value of integrating interns into corporate environments, emphasizing the mutual benefits for companies and educators alike in fostering greater diversity and inclusion in STEM. We believe that investing in young talent through internships not only shapes future leaders but also strengthens the foundation of innovation and collaboration. ??

And here we go... Austin Tech Week kicks off this morning! How is it evolving beyond Austin Startup Week? Well, I'm speaking this year, so it must be amazing, right? ?? Tuesday afternoon I will join Amy Jackson, Brent Wistrom, & Lyn Graft discussing "The Future of Storytelling" - exploring how to create, own, and tell your story in the age of social media, newsletters, podcasts, legacy media, and of course AI. Sessions definitely on my radar: ??Biotech: Shaping the Future of Health and Innovation Eliah Overbey, Remy Berlinger, Ian Kim, & Sindy K ??Raising $200M+ as a Female Founder Michelle Davey being interviewed by Nick Spiller ??The Past, Present, & Future of Entrepreneurship in Austin ?Brett A. Hurt & Joshua Baer ??New VCs on the Block: Emerging Fund Managers You Want on Your Cap Table Claire Hansen, Zaz Floreani, Daniel Dart, & David Endler ??The Startup & VC Landscape of Texas Charlie Plauche, Krishna Srinivasan, Morgan Flager, Kerry Rupp, & Thomas Ball ???A Founder’s Guide to Institutional Fundraising Aasim Hasan ??Fireside Chat Jason Calacanis & Joshua Baer ??Beyond the Hype: What Investors Look for In AI Startups in 2024 Andrea Kalmans, Asanka Jayasuriya, David Evans, & Prerna Sharma ? Plus all of the serendipity & creative collisions in between.?

Headed to Austin Tech Week? Don't miss Alisha Crafton speaking on Scaling Success: Building a Lasting Culture That Fuels Growth & Drives Innovation. Wednesday, Oct 30th at 3pm CT. https://hubs.ly/Q02V-nSB0

#AustinTechWeek 2024 kicks off TODAY! ?? Check in opens at 8:30 AM at Capital Factory and will close at 4:00 PM. Grab your badge before heading to these activations ?? ? 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Cup of Capital* ??? CF, Floor 5 ?? 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Bubbles & Brunch*?? CF, Floor 5 ?? 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM: Women in Tech, sponsored in part by Remote & Husch Blackwell ?? CF, Floor 1 ? 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM: GA+ Innovation Lounge* feat. sneaker cleaners, chair massages, and exhibitions from WasteOptix, HICAM, 500 Rockets Marketing & Dwellingly - Intelligent Transactions. Seamless Experiences.?? CF, Floor 5 ?? 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM: Office Hours with Deel* ?? CF, Floor 5 ?????? 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Connect, Grow, & Learn with Austin Women in Technology (AWT) ?? CF, Floor 8 ?? 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM: Headshot Studio powered by Studio Pod?? CF, Floor 1 ?? 12:00 PM - 3:45 PM: Student Track sponsored by University of Austin (UATX) ?? CF, Floor 16 ?? 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Women in Tech Happy Hour feat. Jessica Healey Music ?? Inn Cahoots *GA+ access only ??? Satellite events today include free Barry's classes, discussions on #nearshoring at Topgolf, mastering founder intuition with Startup Grind Austin, and more. View the full schedule here ?? https://hubs.ly/Q02VSXq_0