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3:30 PM Hilton: Salon K The Risk and Return of African Startups In Africa, Mpesa has become a popular story among impact investors and Afro-op- timists as a sign of African innovation and proof that disruptive ideas can come from anywhere. This session asks: is there too much hype around tech startups in emerging markets? Are emerging markets ready for angel investment and/or venture capital? Presented by infoDev / World Bank Group. Jon Gosier, Oltac Unsal, Omar Cisse, Tahira Dosani Panel // Advanced // #AfricaTech 5:00 PM Hilton: Austin Chamber Offices Israel: Small Country, Big Ideas Technology companies and global investors are making their way to Israel and ev- erywhere they look, they are finding unique combinations of ingenuity, creativity, and drive. Israel boasts the highest density of startups in the world – a total of 3,850+ and about one for every 1.844 Israelis. Discover how Israel is innovating for tomorrow, today. Audrey Jacobs, Christian Seme Core Conversation // Advanced // #Israeltech 5:00 PM Hilton: Room 400-402 Demystifying the Startup Accelerator Journey Startup accelerator programs are designed to increase the chance of entrepreneurial success, providing seed funding, mentoring, networking opportunities, office space, and investor exposure. But what are the must-knows in this evolving landscape? With over 230 programs and thousands of startups fighting to be accepted to them, it's never been more important to know fact from fiction. Diane Tate, Luke Deering, Mat Ellis, Patrick Riley Panel // Intermediate // #Accelerate 5:00 PM Hilton: Room 412 Selling Your Startup to a Big Company Big companies are a resource for to exploit when building your startup. They can bring you to market, fund you and ultimately give you an attractive exit. But they can also crush you in the process, and managing them for the right outcome takes time. Join two experts – one who founded and sold a company, and the other who bought it from him – as they provide guidance on this topic. Bill Boebel, Jim Curry Dual // Advanced // #exitbig 5:00 PM Hilton: Salon A SXSW Eco Startup Speed Pitch Showcase Presented by Austin Energy, this rapid-fire pitch event showcases investment oppor- tunities in cleanweb, greentech and social impact from the finalists of the SXSW Eco Startup Showcase. Presenting companies: Digital H2O, Drinkwell, Elequa, Energy Depot, Gridmates, Harbor Biometrics, Lagoon Systems, MeetnGreetMe, PAX Pure, Pi- casolar, Share, Skyven, Wetzel Blade. Presented by Austin Energy. Mitch Jacobson Pitch Event // Beginner // #SXSWEco 5:00 PM Hilton: Salon B Here's the Pitch! Student Start Up Pitches This pitch event will showcase new ideas from Cornell University's Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute's Fellows Program. Students are either graduate business or dual-degree, such as business and engineering, and all share a strong interest in entrepreneurship and/or innovation. Come see what these innovative students are developing! John Balen, John Ciecholewski, Paul Roman, Rhett Weiss Pitch Event // Intermediate // #startup 5:00 PM Hilton: Salon D Rise of the Rest Pitch Competition Five cities, five startups, and $150,000 at stake. Join judges Steve Case (CEO, Revo- lution), Sallie Krawcheck (Chair, Ellevate Network) and Troy Carter (Founder & CEO, Atom Factory) to cheer on the five up-and-coming startups who are at the epicenter of their city's entrepreneurial resurgence. Presented by Revolution. Sallie Krawcheck, Steve Case, Troy Carter Pitch Event // Intermediate // #RiseOfRest 5:00 PM Hilton: Salon E Do Good. Feel Good: The Science of Altruistic Acts Explore the surprising evidence of the physical and mental benefits tied to performing acts of kindness, from lower blood pressure and reduced stress levels to pain relief. We'll delve into the science of altruistic acts and how people, brands and communities can tap into this compelling insight to inspire social good in the world, create a health- ier population, and build successful brands. Devon Eyer, Kathy Delaney, Michael Norton, Sebastian Buck Panel // Advanced // #Good4hlth 5:00 PM Hilton: Salon FG SXSW Accelerator: Social Technologies 3 Presented by Oracle, this pitch event is a platform for early stage startups to pitch their product and/or service to industry experts. Three companies who have advanced from the previous day in the Social Technologies category will dazzle a live audience, judges and emcees with their ideas. A winner for each category will be announced at the evening SXSW Accelerator® Awards Ceremony. Bob Metcalfe, Brad King, Christine Herron, Kevin Colleran Pitch Event // Intermediate // #sxswaccel 5:00 PM Hilton: Salon H New Colossuses: Creating Trust for Immigrants Our panel shows innovators in the space of immigration. The topic creates anxiety for immigrants as well as their business partners and investors. Our panelists are creating an environment of trust and transparency for all stakeholders. The goal is to show the immense opportunities in this space and to inspire others to work on solution to one of America's and the world's toughest challenge. James Richards, Manan Mehta, Martin Wallner, Romish Badani Panel // Intermediate // #immigrants 5:00 PM Hilton: Salon J TechDiasporas: African and Asian Startups The future of the Internet is in emerging markets. And you can not be a world leader of tomorrow if you miss the markets and ressources of India and Africa. They are both the next frontier of disruptive startups. Samir and Arnaud from StartupBRICS.com explore these ecosystems for innovation and startups and will explain how the TECHdiasporas will be the game changers. Arnaud Auger, Samir Abdelkrim Dual // Advanced // #T-Diaspora 5:00 PM Hilton: Salon K Startup Economics in Emerging Markets Tech hubs serving Africa's digital entrepreneurs are booming across the continent. What are the economics of digital startups in emerging markets? Hear infoDev, a global innovation and entrepreneurship program in the World Bank Group, innovation activists, and industry leaders explore how African tech hubs support innovation and scale up digital startups. Presented by infoDev / World Bank Group. Maja Andjelkovic, Manoj Changarampatt, Tayo Akinyemi, Toni Eliasz Panel // Advanced // #startup MONDAY, MARCH 16 9:30 AM Hilton: Salon A HATCH Pitch Competition for Tech Startups: Part 1 HATCH pitch is the revolutionary competition for tech startups making life better. Join our audience as finalists present their business plans and get feedback from rock star judges. Finalists prepare with coaching from startup experts to refine their business models and presentations to make the best possible pitch. Come see the best of the best! Aya Zook, Rick Pleczko, Steve Forte Pitch Event // Intermediate // #HATCHpitch STARTUP VILLAGE & BUSINESS HILTON AUSTIN DOWNTOWN: 500 EAST 4 TH STREET; AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 535 EAST 5 TH STREET FESTIVAL SESSIONS SXSW 2015 Interactive Festival 211