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Austin Startup Week is free five day event that celebrates the Austin startup community. Each year, organizations and startups open their doors to host both locals and visitors who are interested in learning more about the startup scene in Austin.

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Monday, October 9
 

12:00pm CDT

Female Founders Lunch | 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Limited Capacity filling up

Female Founders is a monthly round table lunch focused on connecting and inspiring female entrepreneurs. We believe that we are more powerful when we work together and help each other so we have created this group to help female founders start their business and take it to the next level. 

The topic for this lunch is Facebook ads: is all the hype worth it?

Speakers
avatar for Kimberly Patrick

Kimberly Patrick

Author, Coach, and Speaker
For the past 14 years, I've focused on helping senior executives identify, select,and attract passive top talent. I've focused in software, manufacturing, and healthcare and have successfully filled hundreds of roles across all levels. I interview leaders and listen attentively so... Read More →
avatar for Chris Wiser

Chris Wiser

Chief Revenue Officer, Infinite Ops, Inc.
Experienced C Level Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Sales, Go-to-market Strategy, Professional Services, Marketing and Lead Gen, and Management. Strong entrepreneurship professional with over a decade... Read More →

Sponsors
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SXSW

Hey startups! SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event applications due November 10. Also mark your calendar for the Startup & Tech Sectors track, which runs March 9-15... Read More →


Monday October 9, 2017 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Capital Factory 701 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
  Diversity and Inclusion  Founders  Social
  • Room Mobility, 1st floor

3:00pm CDT

Lounge & Learn: Scaling Austin's Future - Bootstrapping vs VC Funding | 3:00 - 6:00 PM
PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS FOR LOUNGE & LEARN & BATTLE OF THE TECH BANDS HERE PRE-SALE PRICING OF $5. 

Join us for a in-depth fireside about how to scale Austin Startup Tech Community. Key influencers Bijoy Goswami and Paul O’Brien from the bootstrap and venture community respectfully will “duke it out” on the best way to grow our city and create more economic opportunities.

3:00 PM - Doors
3:30 PM - Scaling Austin's Future - Bootstrapping vs VC Funding
4:30 PM - Lounge
6:00 PM - Battle of the Tech Bands ficks off!

Join ATC to Lounge & Learn at The Mohawk on October 9th from 3-6pm before we kick off Austin's Battle of the Tech Bands to celebrate the start of Austin's own and the original Start-Up Week .

Lounge & Learn brings together Austin organizations, entrepreneurs, educators and local companies to highlight resources and tools that can help grow Start-Ups as well as careers. 

Come to Lounge & Learn then stay for Battle of the Tech Bands to watch top Austin tech talent take the stage to crush it musically and win over the hearts of the audience and take home fabulous prizes in addition to having the privilege of playing the Mohawk stage, the launch pad of so many musical greats. 

GrubHub's providing food and you can presale or buy tickets on-site for amazing raffle prizes with proceeds going to Austin non-profits including HAAM, the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians. Everyone wins when Tech supports Music.

So join entrepreneurs, founders, students, co-workers, General Assembly, representatives from ATC's 200 member companies, and other partner organizations for a great networking, learning and musical start to Austin Startup Week at the Mohawk on October 9th.

Lounge & Learn starts at 3.
Local Austin Grub from 4-6pm sponsored by GrubHub.
Join the crowd for an epic Battle of the Tech Bands and the raffle drawing starting at 6

Info about the Raffle:

Make sure to stick around for the ATC Raffle which half of the ticket sales go to HAAM and prizes include:

  1. Austin City Limits Live - 8 Passes & Suite Access to Turnpike Troubadours Dec. 2nd,
  2. Sound on Sound Fest  - Two 3 Day Passes

  3. Tesla Domain - “Overnight with a Tesla”

  4. WeWork - Hot Desk: 100% discount on a new membership until January 31, 2018.

  5. General Assembly - $100 Classes and Workshops credit

  6. GoNutrition Austin - Smart Snacks Gift Box

  7. SkylesBayne & PetersGroup Prize Package - 4-hour night with driver Exec Sprinter Van & Restaurant GC

  8. Weeva Seduced by Sound Book


DETAILS FOR BATTLE OF THE TECH BANDS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/battle-of-the-tech-bands-tickets-35384577223

Speakers
avatar for Ruben Cantu

Ruben Cantu

CEO, CORE Media Strategies
Stories connect us all. They are the thread by which we all grow, learn, and prosper. The hero's journey from obscurity to triumph is something we can all relate with. Ruben has established this caveat at the center of his, and CORE Media Enterprise's, mission, which is to change... Read More →
avatar for Bijoy Goswami

Bijoy Goswami

Cofounder & Evangelist, ATX Equation
The go swami of be joy has galumphed through India, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the US in search of his holy grail. Swapping coconut shells for a bicycle at Stanford, his quest(ion) then took him away from the yellow brick road to Oztin, TX, where at 42 he finally found his wholly trail... Read More →
avatar for Paul O'Brien

Paul O'Brien

Founder, MediaTech Ventures
Marketer, author, entrepreneur, father, blogger, and general socializer. Founder of MediaTech Ventures and growth hacker of startups.

Sponsors
avatar for SXSW

SXSW

Hey startups! SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event applications due November 10. Also mark your calendar for the Startup & Tech Sectors track, which runs March 9-15... Read More →



Monday October 9, 2017 3:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
The Mohawk 912 Red River Street Austin, TX 78701

5:00pm CDT

Austin Technology Council Battle of the Tech Bands ASW Party | 5:00 - 10:30 PM

Those registered through the Austin Technology Council Eventbrite HERE can bring their printed tickets to the event & help skip the registration line and may even get a surprise!

ATC Battle of the Tech Bands is the opening party of Austin Startup Week. This event showcases the best of Austin culture, live music and tech. ATC member companies take the stage to compete for Austin's best tech band. Crowds from Austin’s tech community gather to cheer on their favorite bands and company. This event is a great way to increase community connectivity and promote Austin’s unique corporate culture.

Prizes for the winner currently include gift cards to Strait Music, badges for SXSW, GrubHub certificates good towards celebratory office lunch, and certificates for “24 Hours with a Tesla.”

Current Judges include Hugh Forrest, director of SXSW Interactive, Greg Barr, Managing Director of Austin Business Journal, Jennifer Houlihan, Managing Director Austin Forum on Technology & Society & former Executive Director of Austin Music People.

BATTLE BANDS INCLUDE:

 Indeed’s “The Snowmen,” Visa’s “Rumor Whiskey,” Aktary Tech’s “Touring Machine,” RetailMeNot’s “The Wailsharks,” Shipstation’s “The Ship Kickers,” and ClearBlade’s “bird,” and "Golden Solid." HEADLINER: Derrick Davis

Find out who is playing and get all of the details on the Austin Technology Council website here

Info about the Raffle:

Make sure to stick around for the ATC Raffle which half of the ticket sales go to HAAM and prizes include:

  1. Austin City Limits Live - 8 Passes & Suite Access to Turnpike Troubadours Dec. 2nd,
  2. Sound on Sound Fest  - Two 3 Day Passes

  3. Tesla Domain - “Overnight with a Tesla”

  4. WeWork - Hot Desk: 100% discount on a new membership until January 31, 2018.

  5. General Assembly - $100 Classes and Workshops credit

  6. GoNutrition Austin - Smart Snacks Gift Box

  7. SkylesBayne & PetersGroup Prize Package - 4-hour night with driver Exec Sprinter Van & Restaurant GC

  8. Weeva Seduced by Sound Book

Austin Technology Council

Since 1992, Austin Technology Council has been the informed opinion leader and unifying voice of technology in Austin and Central Texas. As our region’s largest tech industry organization, we empower our members with the insights, resources and connections they need to succeed and thrive, and work collaboratively with our partners to foster innovation and growth.

https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/


Sponsors
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SXSW

Hey startups! SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event applications due November 10. Also mark your calendar for the Startup & Tech Sectors track, which runs March 9-15... Read More →


Monday October 9, 2017 5:00pm - 10:30pm CDT
The Mohawk 912 Red River Street Austin, TX 78701
 
Tuesday, October 10
 

4:00pm CDT

Intro to the Austin Startup Scene & AMA with Damon Clinkscales, Ryan Joy & Roger Chen | 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Please RSVP through the Eventbrite!

Haven't moved to Austin yet? Join us for the next edition of Intro to the Austin Startup Scene with Spredfast's Engineering Manager Damon ClinkscalesMicrosoft's Startup & Developer Evangelist Ryan Joy, and Silverton Partners Principal Roger Chen.

Follow @AustinTechLive on Twitter to know when we're live or watch here.

Already taken a tour of Capital Factory? Awesome! The event starts at 4:30PM after the 4PM tour.

After the AMA, join us in the kitchen for our new Intro to the Austin Startup Scene Happy Hour! Your ticket to the AMA will get you in where you'll have the opportunity to network with people who are interested in or are already part of the startup scene.

Are you new to the Austin Tech Startup Community? Thinking about moving here? Trying to figure out how to plug in? Come hear a comprehensive overview from a local community leader and get a chance to introduce yourself and ask questions.

Agenda
4:00pm: Tour of Capital Factory
4:30pm: Presentation
5:15pm: Ask Me Anything
6:00pm: Happy Hour

You can check out the slides and video from previous talks before you come. The content is updated each month because the startup scene is always changing!

You'll get answers to questions like...
• How do I get a job at a tech startup?
• How do I find a co-founder?
• How do I meet investors and mentors?
• Should I join an accelerator?

You will find out about...
• Why Austin?
• SXSW
• Dell
• University of Texas
• Capital Factory
• Startup Week
• Angel Investors
• Venture Capitalists
• Incubators & Accelerators
• Coffee Shops
• Coworking
• Happy Hours
• Meetups
• Hack-a-thons
• Lawyers
• Accountants
• Banks
• PR firms
• Recruiting firms

Speakers
avatar for Roger Chen

Roger Chen

Principal, Silverton Partners
Roger Chen is a Principal with Silverton Partners, an early stage venture capital firm based in Austin and the most active VC fund in Texas. As a technology investor, prior to joining Silverton, Roger was a Principal with Genacast Ventures in New York, a leading seed-stage VC firm... Read More →
avatar for Damon Clinkscales

Damon Clinkscales

Engineering Manager, Khoros
Cultivator.
avatar for Ryan Joy

Ryan Joy

Startup Evangelist, Microsoft
http://ryanjoy.com http://twitter.com/atxryan

Sponsors
avatar for SXSW

SXSW

Hey startups! SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event applications due November 10. Also mark your calendar for the Startup & Tech Sectors track, which runs March 9-15... Read More →

Track Leads / Core Team
avatar for Joshua Baer

Joshua Baer

Founder and Executive Director, PostUp
Austinpreneur I help people quit their jobs and become entrepreneurs. I type in Dvorak and work at a standing desk.

Tuesday October 10, 2017 4:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Capital Factory 701 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
  Coworking  Founders  New Session  Social
  • Room 16th Floor Main Space

5:00pm CDT

Austin Startup Week's Marketing Happy Hour
Attending the Austin Startup Week's Marketing Track? Relax after the final session on Tuesday with free drinks and networking at the Austin Marketing Happy Hour sponsored by WP Engine.

After the last marketing session of the day, we’ll head down to Austin Ale House to get to know each other and talk shop with our fellow marketers. 

Sponsors
avatar for SXSW

SXSW

Hey startups! SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event applications due November 10. Also mark your calendar for the Startup & Tech Sectors track, which runs March 9-15... Read More →


Tuesday October 10, 2017 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Austin Ale House 301 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
 
Thursday, October 12
 

5:00pm CDT

ATX Startup Crawl | 5:00 - 10:00 PM

RSVP for a map by downloading the app from the App Store or get it on Google Play!

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AUSTIN'S HOTTEST STARTUPS ALL THROW A PARTY AT THE SAME TIME? The biggest startup party of Austin Startup Week - the ATX Startup Crawl!

Join us as we showcase the best in talent, startups, and more that this city’s technology community has to offer. Last year we had more than 50 companies and 6,000+ registered crawlers. This year is going to be just as awesome.

Grab a group of friends and take the shuttle from stop to stop for a free beverage, to drop off a resume, see office space or explore Austin's startup scene - culminating in the epic mega stop at Capital Factory. This event is free and open to the entire Austin startup community.

SO YOU THINK YOU'RE A BALLER?

Want to hang out with the most successful entrepreneurs in Austin? The Baller Pass includes a catered VIP Lounge mixer with open bar, an exclusive baller swag bag, and a Fast Pass to skip lines at Mega Stops & Host Stops. There are only 100 tickets available this year for our EXCLUSIVE BALLER CLUB

INTERESTED IN BEING A SPONSOR?
Email startupcrawl@capitalfactory.com to inquire about how your company can become The ATX Startup Crawl at Austin Startup Week 2017 Title Sponsor.

Sponsors
avatar for Capital Factory

Capital Factory

Capital Factory is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas, the number one startup state in the U.S. Last year more than 100,000 entrepreneurs, programmers and designers gathered day and night, in-person and online for meetups, classes and coworking. We meet the best entrepreneurs... Read More →
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MobilityX

Capital Factory and Daimler have come together to create MobilityX - the center of gravity for innovation in mobility services and technologies. MobilityX is the first transportation technology accelerator aimed at fostering the growth of new mobility-as-a service companies and bringing... Read More →
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Salesforce

Salesforce is the world's leading CRM software and enterprise cloud ecosystem. The SalesforceCustomer Success Platform can help your business grow into a more streamlined, effective and efficient organisation across sales, service, marketing and more.
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SXSW

Hey startups! SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event applications due November 10. Also mark your calendar for the Startup & Tech Sectors track, which runs March 9-15... Read More →


Thursday October 12, 2017 5:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Various
 
Friday, October 13
 

10:00am CDT

Austin Startup Week Goodbye Bash
Come enjoy coffee and grab some breakfast tacos before heading back to work, to the airport, or off to ACL! 

Sponsors
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SXSW

Hey startups! SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event applications due November 10. Also mark your calendar for the Startup & Tech Sectors track, which runs March 9-15... Read More →


Friday October 13, 2017 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Caffé Medici 200 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
 
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