Add an eventSessions at SXSW Interactive 2012 in Room 400, 402
Friday 9th March 2012
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Ping Pong Tourney
Join Startup Village in our inaugural ping pong tourney; you need not be a professional, just register online or at the event (first come first serve) and prepare to have a blast. Each company may select two employees to represent them in a single elimination doubles tournament. We'll provide the paddles, balls, and tables; you bring your best ping pong skills and prepare to destroy the competition! http://sxsw.com/interactive/star...
Saturday 10th March 2012
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Co-Founder Speed Dating
It's hard to find a co-founder for your startup. Tell us what you are looking for and we will play the matchmaker. In just an hour, you'll meet a dozen potential co-founders hand-picked for you. Please register ahead of time at http://capitalfactory.com/sxsw-c...
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Finding Co-Founders: the Who, Why, Where & How
You're an engineer & you think biz folks kind of suck, why do you need them? You're a biz person & getting the cold shoulder from engineers & designers. Here from folks in different disciplines on:
- Pros/cons of co-founders
- The right make-up for a team
- Where do you find them?
- How do you "date"?
Moderator: Jessica Alter
Panelists: Seth Sternberg, René Pinnell, Marc Weil, David Weekly, George Ishii
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Co-Founder Speed Dating
It's hard to find a co-founder for your startup. Tell us what you are looking for and we will play the matchmaker. In just an hour, you'll meet a dozen potential co-founders hand-picked for you. Please register ahead of time at http://capitalfactory.com/sxsw-c... .
Sunday 11th March 2012
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Startup Mentoring with Dreamit Ventures
Need advice on how to kickstart your business? Want feedback on your elevator pitch? Have questions about what a boot camp like DreamIt can do for your startup? Schedule a 20-minute mentoring session with a DreamIt partner or alumnus. In under 4 years, DreamIt has helped launch 64 startups who have raised over $30M in funding. Pre-register at bit.ly/disxsw or just come by.
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Co-Founder Speed Dating
It's hard to find a co-founder for your startup. Tell us what you are looking for and we will play the matchmaker. In just an hour, you'll meet a dozen potential co-founders hand-picked for you. Please register ahead of time at http://capitalfactory.com/sxsw-c... .
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Dealing w/ Co-founders. You found one, now what?
Great! You found your co-founder. Now the fun begins, but its not all rosy. Here from founders on what to expect and watch out for when it comes to:
- Equity & vesting
- Divvying up responsibilities
- Dealing w/ growth
- Disagreements
- Managing strong personalities
- How do you handle or avoid a breakup?
Moderator: Mark Wachen
Panelists: Jesse Pickard, Ray Grieselhuber, and others
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Co-Founder Speed Dating
It's hard to find a co-founder for your startup. Tell us what you are looking for and we will play the matchmaker. In just an hour, you'll meet a dozen potential co-founders hand-picked for you. Please register ahead of time at http://capitalfactory.com/sxsw-c... . With DreamIt Ventures & Capital Factory.