

Allocators Anonymous: Challengers
Allocators Anonymous: Challengers · Austin Tech Week 2026 Sponsored by Rho · Powered by ILAQA · Hosted by Umar Brimah, Head of Ecosystem, Austin at Rho, and founder of Allocators Anonymous.
In the age of AI — when anyone can build and launch anything — what will matter most for challenger brands?
One night, three tickets — apply for any or all. Every ticket requires approval, and every application is read by a person.
Act I · Collisions Dinner — 5:30 PM. Matched by ILAQA with the people you should meet; seating is limited. Dinner sponsored by inKind. Location sent to approved guests.
Act II · Challenger Brands Panel — doors 7:00 PM, panel 8:15 PM at Pershing Hall. Connor Thompson (Reebok), Nait Jones (formerly a16z) and Drishti Wadhwa (Andromeda), moderated by Sawyer Covington (General Context).
Act III · Afterimage, the VIP after party — 9:00 PM – midnight at the Rho campus. Details sent to approved guests.
Apply at allocatorsanonymous.com/challengers.