SXSW 2019
#BuildInSE: The Next Frontier for Innovation
Description:
The innovation economy is experiencing a macro shift in power, geographically moving investable dollars toward talent. Notable venture capital firms are increasingly on the hunt for deals outside of traditional startup hubs, just as optimistic about generating outsized returns with their checks as the founders are about a higher quality of life for them and their teams outside of overcrowded cities. Enter the Southeastern United States where unicorns and corporate HQs are on the rise, startup success stories like Warby Parker, Lyft, and Facebook are expanding their operations, and a growing talent pool is at the ready. Hear from Southeast-based company builders shaping the modern economy, one where venture capital is geographically distributed, hyper-personalized, and driven by tech.
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Takeaways
- What successful, locally-sponsored startup incentive programs look like, with lessons learned from the past and predictions for the Southeast's future
- How startups will win by operating in cities with relatively low monthly costs and major corporate partners and potential acquirers down the street
- Why top accelerator programs are thriving in the Southeast and are able to attract talent — both from across the country and internationally
Speakers
- Monique Villa, Managing Director, ModernCapital
- Santosh Sankar, Co-Founder, Dynamo
- Marcus Shaw, CEO, CO.LAB
- John Lanahan, Director of Capital Formation, Launch Tennessee
Organizer
Monique Villa, Managing Director, ModernCapital
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