SXSW 2023 is almost here and we can’t wait to share some amazing events happening in the city for the startup ecosystem and more! Sara will be attending and speaking at various panels, networking opportunities, and other activities across Austin during SXSW 2023.
Outside the official events, there are a number of founders’ houses, pitch competitions, panels, and networking opportunities across the city. Below is a collection of various events and activities you may enjoy in Austin.
*Invite-Only events
Events
- The Future of Food 2023 (3.10-3.11)
About: Future of Food 2023, a two-day official event series FREE & open to EVERYONE. Come join us for exciting conversations with experts and innovators, delicious future food tastings, and interactive art installations.
Sara will be speaking on a panel Friday, March 10th from 10:40-11:20AM CT “Investing in Products for the Primary Purchaser: Better for the Body, Better for the Planet.”
- DISCOVER TEXAS AT SXSW 2023 (3.11)
About: As Austin’s hub for tech and creativity, The University of Texas at Austin is leading the way in innovation. We’re excited to show you how. With impactful panel sessions, a networking space, KUTX recordings, live music and a Burnt Orange Bash — we’re bringing the Longhorn spirit to SXSW.
- Hometown Hangover Cure (3.12)*
About: Join us for drinks and live music at Hometown Hangover Cure – SXSW’s exclusive networking event.
- The Project W SXSW Social (3.12) *
- SexTech Brunch (3.12)*
About: Join us for an informal gathering of professionals, SXSW speakers, Web3 talks, tech enthusiasts, and sexual wellness leaders for a Sunday Brunch. Speakers include:
- Bryony Cole, founder of Future of Sex & SexTech school
- Maaike Steinebach, CEO FemTechFuture, and Web3
- Rocio Pelayo, LATAM SexTech thought leader and founder of Reimagine Sexuality Conference
- DJ Rusheed, CEO of TingLL companies, and Web3 risk & compliance leader
- All Things Food at SXSW 2023 (3.12)
About: Join us on March 12 for “All Things Food” at SXSW 2023. 25+ luminary speakers, 2 food film viewings, delicious breakfast, lunch, and reception. Open to all.
- Women of Impact Walk during SXSW (3.12, 3.13)
About: Let’s talk IMPACT. Get inspired as we explore ways to bring meaningful and sustainable change to our community. Whether it be home, work or other projects. SXSW is all about serendipity. Get looped in on how leaders and like minded people with whom you may have a lot or very little in common, amplify their impact. Our motto is #relationshipsarethetruecurrency
About: Host committee member tickets receive 5 passes for yourself and your guests to this exclusive networking event and breakfast. We’re putting a Texas twist on this brunch with a “Best Boots Contest.” Wear your best cowboy boots and enter the competition or as a host committee member, you can serve as a judge! Hosted by Springboard Enterprises.
About: Join us for this SXSW night of wine tasting with @drinkBoxt! This event is designed to help build community and have fun! Connect & grow your community. Come get to know the amazing women in the startup ecosystem in your area. Make friends, find mentors, meet an investor and connect with future business partners.
- Austin Femtech Salon (3.15)
About: Austin Femtech Salon seeks to support and amplify diverse femtech founders by creating a more connected ecosystem to thrive. Intended Attendees: We welcome anyone who is femtech-impacted, curious, or an ally!
Pitch Events & Founder Focused
- Startup Crawl (3.10)
About: Dozens of startups set up stations to present themselves to investors, corporations, universities, and government — making it the largest celebration of technology and entrepreneurship that happens in Austin. At the last SXSW Startup Crawl, we had 250+ companies and 5,000+ registered crawlers. Hosted by Capital Factory.
- Founded in Texas (3.13)
About: A showcase of female founders in Texas who are building B2B and B2B2C technology companies. We will invite 12 female founders to participate in two rounds of presentations to investors from across the country. Hosted by Project W, The Artemis Fund, HearstLab, and Brown Advisory. Founders: Must apply
Founder Houses
- inc Founders House 2023 All week (3.10-3.14)
About: Inc. Founders House is back in-person and popping up in Austin, offering a one-of-a-kind, founders-only hub for the extraordinary people starting, running, and growing businesses. Located just two blocks from the Austin Convention Center, the Founders House is the place for founders to take refuge, refuel, recharge, and connect.
- Capital Factory House @ SXSW 2023 All week (3.10-3.14)
About: Make Capital Factory House your home base at SXSW®. Located in the heart of downtown Austin, Capital Factory House is where coworking meets networking, and where forming connections doesn’t take a lot of work. It’s common ground for unusually talented people.
- SXSW Black Future House (3.10-3.11)
About: Black Future House is a 2-day event bringing the sports, entertainment, tech, and creator communities together to shape a better Black Future.
- Funded House (3.10-3.13)
About: Leveraging education & fostering meaningful connections, Funded House, is on a mission to help funded startup leaders navigate the difficult task of growing their business; through an integrated series of meetups, lounges, panels and parties. They host VCs from all over the world and guide funded startup leaders while maximizing B2B ROI at SXSW.
- SXSW Female Founder House* (3.11-3.12)
About: The Female Founder House is an invite-only activation during SXSW 2023 at the private home of René Graham & Dr. Molly Maloof to support & showcase female-founded companies.
These are just a few of the many events happening in Austin during SXSW 2023. Come and experience the vibrant startup ecosystem and community in Austin for yourself.
Additional VC ecosystem list by Texas Venture Association.