Founder Fest Austin - SXSW Edition
TDLR - the startup/vc event everyone will be talking about during SXSW in 2026.
Who is this for?
Seed and series A stage founders/execs + VC's
What kind of vibe?
Think startup/vc event (panels/networking) meets brunch party with live DJ
What kind of setting?
Really dope indoor/outdoor space @ Cabana Club (we rented out the entire facility)
Description:
Kamp puts together the best startup and VC events around the world. They bring you "Founder Fest" which is just like how it sounds but in a super dope atmosphere where startup event meets afternoon brunch party.
The fun doesn’t stop there, a live DJ will be spinning afro and groovy house and craft coffee along brunch cocktails will be flowing, naturally.
The event also has a business element to it with powerhouse guest speakers from the tech, startup and VC community. Kinda of like a mullet, business in the front and party in the back.
Be sure to apply today if you are a seed stage founder or reserve your upgraded seats if you are a series A-B founder/investor (because yall have some money lets be real) right away before they sell out.
Agenda:
11:00 AM - Brunch and DJ
12:00 PM - Main event starts
12:30 PM - Welcome remarks
12:45 PM - Founder panel with Jean Yang, Cara Abbott, Matt Gunnin, & Riana Lynn (AI, Scaling, Hiring Mistakes, Fundraising Hacks, etc) with Q/A
1:30 PM - Legal For Startups Chat with James Smedley
2:00 PM - Investor panel with Paola Retes, Oksana Malysheva, & Sarah Romanko (Due diligence process, picking winners, multiples, etc) with Q/A
2:45PM - 5 Startups pitch for 5 minutes to the VCs
3:15 PM - Hip hop speed networking
4:00 PM - Party time (DJ turns up music)
5:00 PM - Goodbyes
5:30 PM - Event ends
5:45-7:30 PM - After party VIP dinner off premise
More info here:
https://www.kampevents.com/events/founder-fest-austin
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