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Aimed at professionals, newbies, and even those “curious about startups,” San Antonio Startup Week programming begins on Sunday, October 16, with a growing calendar of events throughout the week.
Seven days of events, speakers, educational panels, hands-on workshops, hyperlocal activations, and urban building community activities aim to connect entrepreneurs of all backgrounds and experience levels.
There are eight programming tracks centered around topics ranging from startups and technology to civic engagement, culture and health. We will also cover startup fundamentals such as marketing and brand his experience.
The schedule of events includes multiple locations in downtown San Antonio. As details are finalized, the organizer will add the event to the interactive calendar.
“We create every SA Startup Week session to provide actionable insights that attendees can implement as they build their businesses. From technology to art, robotics to fashion, and branding to finance, everyone There is something for you to enjoy.
The week kicked off with a welcome by San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, followed by co-founder of AOL, chairman and CEO of Revolution, Rise of the Rest: How Entrepreneurs in Unexpected Places Are Building the New American Dream.
Ja’el Thompson, Creative Director of SA Startup Week, said: “Thanks to our sponsors and partners, we are able to offer this seven-day conference of his completely free of charge. Whatever his business idea, it is a great opportunity to explore what it means to be successful as an entrepreneur.”
SA Startup Week has coordinated a schedule of five premier pitch competitions and events to highlight the achievements of local startups.
- Monday, October 17: SASW Startup Showcase, Geekdom, Level 5, 5:30pm-7:30pm
- Tuesday, October 18: Stumberg Venture competition for student-initiated startups, Trinity University, Center for Science and Innovation, 3:45pm-8:00pm
- Wednesday, October 19: VelocityTX BioGlobal Accelerator Demo Day, Frost Tower, Level 24, 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Thursday, October 20: generator8tor Cybersecurity Startups Showcase, Briscoe Western Art Museum, 5:30pm-8pm
- Friday, October 20: TechFuel Startup $100K Pitch Competition, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 6-10pm
San Antonio Startup Week also gives you the chance to connect with some of the city’s biggest names working in the music and fashion industries.
A series of daily musical events take place at Legacy Park in Weston Urban from 3:45pm to 6:45pm Monday through Friday during Startup Week. A music showcase and mixer at La Zona Cultural, 333 W. Commerce St., starting at 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights during Startup Week.
The Texas Fashion Showcase at Legacy Park takes place on Saturdays from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The evening kicks off with a panel discussion on the Texas fashion industry’s Silver Jacket program to help startup designers grow and develop their businesses. The panel will be followed by AI and a live fashion show.
San Antonio Startup Week is a collaborative effort sponsored by the 80/20 Foundation, Geekdom, Trinity University, Weston Urban, and Greater:SATX. Program organizers reach out to different sectors of the city and invite panelists to share their expertise on subjects such as validating marketing strategies, prototyping first products, and raising money for startups. receive.
StackIQ founder and SASW organizer Gabe Ruiz has been passionate about managing a cadre of volunteers who help keep 60+ events running smoothly. He sees his San Antonio Startup Week as a way to increase community involvement in the city’s startups.
“This incredible schedule will help attendees understand the breadth and depth of talent in San Antonio’s startup ecosystem,” said Ruiz. “Experiencing many productive discussions first-hand and meeting people you wouldn’t normally meet will provide an opportunity for those interested in startups to inspire and hopefully embark on their own entrepreneurial journeys. To do.”
