South Asian Advantage @ SXSW
Where South Asian founders, creators, and innovators take the spotlight.
Join us for the 1st ever South Asian Advantage, a curated gathering during SXSW bringing together South Asian founders, creators, investors, technologists, and storytellers shaping the future across industries.
Throughout the day, the program will feature panels, lightning talks, creator spotlights, and brand showcases exploring the intersections of technology, entrepreneurship, media, and culture.
Agenda
10:30 AM : Doors Open, chai on the house!
10.53 AM: 7-Minute Networking
with Rohit Bhargava
11:00 AM : Opening Remarks
11:05 AM : New Founder Playbook Panel
- Aravinda Seshadri, Venturous Counsel
- Azra Bano, AeroBin
- Aishwarya Balaji, A Fresh Sip
- Rohit Bhargava, Non-Obvious
Moderated by dr. nitin bajaj
12:00 PM : AI Hype to Responsible Impact Panel
How AI is reshaping products, marketing, and emerging companies.
- Ambika Sharma, Google
- Jonathan Seefeldt, Atree USA
- Avani Oswal, Catalyst Growth
- Shrikar Nag, Tymeline
Moderated by dr. nitin bajaj
1:30 PM : South Asian Lounge
& South Asian Creator Studio
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If you're building or creating something, reserve a 3-minute interview slot to share what you're building:
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3:00 PM : The Universal Lens: Art, Capital, And the Cosmic Narrative
Conversations with creators across film, media, podcasts, and digital storytelling.
- Awadhesh Kumar, AK Studios
- Nilufar Ramji, NASA
- Daljit Parmar
Moderated by Kirtana Banskota
4:00 PM : South Asian Movie Trailer Showcase
4:30 PM : Lightning Talks
Short presentations from founders, creators, and builders.
5:00 – 7:00 PM : Community Networking
Event Sponsors
Supporting Partners
AK Studios
Atree USA
Press Hook
Host
American South Asian Network (ASAN) is the leading platform powering South Asian progress across the United States. We elevate, empower, and unite a rising generation of South Asian creators, entrepreneurs, executives, and change-makers through community, culture, and capital!
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