I’ve said repeatedly that it is an impossible situation, a gut-wrenching one for SX, and one that has surely kept many people up at night trying to figure out. Businesses in Austin are going to be hurt, and the startup ecosystem hit hard. We too have had sleepless nights, and we...
I could have simply focused on writing and speaking about the future, but I have just as often taken a run at manifesting my visions as a serial entrepreneur and now a social entrepreneur. While I have been early to market often, every single concept has later proven itself valid – from ...
So after missing last year's SXSW due to some other stuff that came up, I just decided that I'm not going to miss out this year, and have booked my tickets! I'm really excited about finally being able to make it - I've been wanting to go for the past couple of years. I'm ...
Jay Cyrus Bio : My name is Jay Cyres, and im a rapper / song writer from New orleans, LA. I have been rapping and creating music since I was 3 years old. Some of my earlier influences are Juvenile,Mystikal, Jayz, 50 cent, Soulja Slim, and Lil Wayne. Growing up in the city of...
As Todd Puckhaber of SXSW states "I have been attending WOMEX for many years. The conference has proven to be an invaluable tool in shaping a stronger presence of global sounds at SXSW. It is the key networking opportunity for world music artists and professionals alike. I am pleased and ...
Solder the three pin headers and the battery holder leads, connect to the plastic badge using the supplied double-stick tape, and you have a badge that scrolls a message in LEDs. What an awesome giveaway. I really like it that they didn’t cut corners here. First off, the kids will ...
2025 Conference Lineup Dr. Joy Buolamwini Keynote – SXSW 2024 – Photo by Michael Buckner About Keynotes These sessions run for one hour each, showcasing some of the world's most inspired thinkers as they tackle the most timely topics of today and tomorrow. AllSXSW Badgeshave equal access...
Jim has been an early investor in over 40 technology companies that have completed highly successful public offerings or mergers. As a lead investor and Director, many of these investments, including Facebook, returned well over 100 times their cost, and over a dozen more have returned well ...
As I see it, using a scalpel to make 10,000 precision cuts is not always the best method. The final presentation that I attended on the day was entitled ‘How to Create Passionate Users‘. I didn’t know who the presenter would be – I had been sold on the title alone. Kathy ...
Austin Mayor Steve Adler: Why I Canceled SXSW A Q&A on the public health decision that sent Austin reeling. ByAndy Langer Music| March 6, 2020 SXSW 2020 Is Officially Canceled The writing had been on the wall, and now it’s official. ...