SXSW 2019

PitchTexas: Graduate Startup Pitch Competition

Description:

In an opportunity of a lifetime, best-in-class student-led startups from across the United States will compete live on stage to win over entrepreneur & venture capitalist judges for cash prizes, bragging rights, and a chance to impress and inspire the SXSW crowd. Each team will pitch in front of the audience, field tough questions from the judges, and do their best to win PitchTexas 2019. Previous year's contestants come from a wide variety of industries, including medical devices, fin-tech, and CPG. Startups are leveraging the cutting edge in terms of technology, offering solutions build with AI, block chain, and cloud computing.

Other Resources / Information

http://www.pitchtx.com/

Takeaways

  1. Exposure to new technologies and solutions being developed by graduate student startups
  2. Networking opportunities with startups, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists
  3. Insights gained from high caliber startup presentations and judge feedback

Speakers

Organizer

Roger Stewart, VP of SXSW, McCombs School of Business - Entrepreneur Society

Meta Information:

  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Entrepreneurship & Startups
  • Track 2
  • Level: Beginner
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