HACKING SXSW: The Broke Founders Gameplan
HACKING SXSW is a live strategy session designed to give early-stage founders a tactical playbook for leveraging the chaos of Austin's biggest event of the year.
Hosted by Saleem Ahmad and Marc Nathan, publisher of the VIP Insider's Guide: https://bit.ly/sxswvip, this panel brings together Austin veterans and event insiders to share how to successfully hijack SXSW's foot traffic to close actual customers and investors, not just collect business cards.
*Please also RSVP on the LinkedIn event page*
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Zero-dollar networking: How to maximize your ROI without spending $2,000 on a badge
The unofficial circuit: Where to find the un-gatekept, high-value backroom mixers where real deals are made
Bypassing gatekeepers: Proven tactics to navigate strict Luma waitlists and access closed-door VIP events
Tactical execution: How to pitch, follow up, and close, non-stop for a week without burning out
SPEAKERS
Jessica Wong: How to cut through the localized noise of SXSW and connect directly with high-intent venture capitalists.
Eddy Hernandez: How to map and navigate SXSW's chaotic event to build a schedule that works for you.
Jessica Price: Strategies for safely navigating late-night environments and making sure your experience is memorable in the best ways.
Demetrius Harris: How to leverage localized, insider knowledge to uncover the other side of Austin that out-of-town tourists completely miss.
Youmie Francois: Wellness and mental bandwidth tips to protect your energy when traveling.
Jared Lerner: Recovery and pacing hacks to maintain peak pitching performance during the grueling 24/7 SXSW gauntlet.