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3:30 PM Hilton: Austin Chamber Offices Attracting Foreign Direct Investment via LinkedIn There has never been a better time to seek out and find international partners using LinkedIn. Having global partners allows one to be protected in key countries which is paramount to the long-term success of emerging business. This conversation will also cover and discuss EB-5 investments and cross-continent partnerships as means to raise capital. Andy Sanderson, Eli Mercer Core Conversation // Intermediate // #GlobalVC 3:30 PM Hilton: Salon A Funding Your Social Startup: Crowdfunding vs VC? In this session Alisa Cordesius, Cause Manager at Indiegogo, and Wes Selke, Manag- ing Director at Better Ventures, will compare two growth capital strategies for social startups; raising money through crowdfunding versus from venture capitalists. Corde- sius and Selke will share success stories and common mistakes social startups make when launching crowdfunding campaigns and pitching to impact investors. Alisa Cordesius, David Heath, Suzi Sosa, Wes Selke Panel // Advanced // #FundImpact 3:30 PM Hilton: Salon B Student Startup Madness: Entrepreneurial Eight Student Startup Madness (SSM) is the only nationwide tournament for college student digital media startups, culminating with the Entrepreneurial Eight national finals at SXSW. Open to student startups from US colleges, SSM is supported and promoted by outstanding host universities with excellent on-campus entrepreneurship programs. Brendon Kim, Kristina Hahn, Tim Dickson Pitch Event // Intermediate // #SXMadness 3:30 PM Hilton: Salon D Bringing Our A-Game to Technical Venture Funds Complex challenges require sophisticated solutions. Kirk Coburn, Founder and Man- aging Director of Surge Accelerator, will discuss the importance of bringing your best and most refined ideas to large, technically minded companies for investment oppor- tunities. Three new companies will join him to share successes and learning from their respective engineering startup experiences. Presented by Shell Ventures. Antonio Arocha, Kirk Coburn, Oliver Diaz, Reid Calhoon Panel // Intermediate // #techAgame 3:30 PM Hilton: Salon E A Must for Startups: 10 Tips About Law Enforcement When it comes to a run-in with law enforcement, being prepared and informed can make or break a company's reputation. Attendees will hear from a variety of experts to learn how to push back when it's appropriate, how to preserve a company's rights, and how to constructively work with law enforcement agencies. Marc Rogers, Nate Cardozo, Nick Grossman, Nicole Nearing Panel // Advanced // #startup 3:30 PM Hilton: Salon F Against All Odds: Overcoming Startup Challenges Starting a company is tough, regardless of funding environment. Entrepreneurs will always be searching for ways to get their startup off the ground quickly and cost ef- fectively. Now, new models are being explored and seeing early success, including incubators, virtual startups and crowdfunding. This panel will explore the benefits and limitations of each and whether these models are sustainable. Presented by J&J. Ethan Perlstein, Ph.d., Laura Entis, Stacy Feid, Lindy Fishburne Panel // Intermediate // #StartItUp 3:30 PM Hilton: Salon G Bitcoin at SXSW 2015: Impact on Developing World Hear this panel discussion covering how Bitcoin empowers the developing world through banking, charity and more. Topics include: How can Bitcoin and crypto-cur- rencies in general help the global unbanked in these economies? Who are the key organizations focusing on Bitcoin usage in developing economies? Where are there opportunities for new organizations to contribute? Presented by ChangeTip.com. Connie Gallippi, Peter Smith, Sean Percival, Sebastian Serrano Panel // Beginner // #BTCSXSW15 3:30 PM Hilton: Salon H SmartUrbanization: New Perspectives on City Growth With the world's megacities at a tipping point in population density and rapid expan- sion, we must reimagine mega-city infrastructure and create a renewed mindset for change in tomorrow's urban generation. Horace Luke, CEO of Gogoro will lead an expert discussion on urban energy, transportation, design and connectivity to discuss how we establish a new approach for mega-city development and growth. Adam Gettings, Horace Luke, To Be Announced Panel // Advanced // #startup 3:30 PM Hilton: Salon J US Immigration Options for Startups and Beyond From individuals to startups to established enterprises, immigration law impacts busi- nesses both large and small. This session will discuss relevant visa classifications, timelines and expenses in order to help attendees gain a clear understanding of the complex US immigration process. We'll also focus on strategies, time saving tips, com- mon obstacles, and potential new policy changes. Sharon Brenner Solo // Intermediate // #legal 3:30 PM Hilton: Salon K Austin's Biotech Boom: Five Revolutionary Startups Learn about five startups at the top of Austin's booming biotech sector. These com- panies competed in a pitch competition with other Austin-area startups to present during this panel. Each selected company will give a short presentation about their experiences running a startup in Austin, followed by an interactive discussion of the Austin biotech scene with a panel of local experts. John Burns, Tamsen Barrett Pitch Event // Intermediate // #bioboomATX 5:00 PM Hilton: Austin Chamber Offices Fostering a Culture of Intrapreneurship Intrapreneurship is the act of behaving like an entrepreneur while working within an organization. It is essential to surround yourself with people who are just as invested in developing new ideas, products, and ways of doing things as you are. This session will highlight the five key actions you can take to foster a culture that encourages, supports, and rewards intrapreneurship. Dan Graham Core Conversation // Intermediate // #GroLeaders 5:00 PM Hilton: Salon A Are You a Builder or a Backer? You want to make your mark and be part of the next big thing, but there's more than one path to take. Are you a builder or a backer? In this session, hear from leaders in the industry with experience on both sides of the coin and learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur versus a venture capitalist. Aileen Lee, Leena Rao, Sarah Leary Panel // Intermediate // #startup 5:00 PM Hilton: Salon B Student Startup Madness: Finals and Championship Student Startup Madness (SSM) is the only nationwide tournament for college student digital media startups, culminating with the Entrepreneurial Eight national finals at SXSW. Open to students from colleges across America, the tournament culminates at SXSW with the Entrepreneurial Eight pitching to a panel of well-known investors and entrepreneurs who select the national champion. Anis Uzzaman, Heather Dawn Miller, Kristina Hahn Pitch Event // Intermediate // #SXMadness 5:00 PM Hilton: Salon D Top Ten Ways to Be a Great Technology Startup Like many in the audience, Shell has gone through the trials and tribulations of creat- ing startups, and have – sometimes painfully – built successful ones. It has also failed several times. Experienced entrepreneur, Rebecca Taylor, now Principal Investor at Shell Technology Ventures, will go through her top ten list of what makes a great technology startup. Presented by Shell Ventures. Rebecca Taylor Solo // Intermediate // #winyourVC STARTUP VILLAGE & BUSINESS HILTON AUSTIN DOWNTOWN: 500 EAST 4 TH STREET; AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 535 EAST 5 TH STREET 214 SXSW 2015 Interactive Festival FESTIVAL SESSIONS