11:00 AM
to 12:00 PM
SXSW Accelerator: Bump, Compass Labs, Fixlab, NeighborGoods
21 schedule::attendees
Location
Hilton, Salon A
eventtype Panel, Interactive
event::about
The third annual SXSW Accelerator presented by Microsoft BizSpark kicks off on Monday, March 14 this year at the Austin Hilton Downtown and it's sure to be a competition unlike any other. Day One of Accelerator will see thirty-two companies, eight within each category, battle for your taste-making, trend-setting attention and a spot in the round 2 judging finals.
12:30 PM
to 1:30 PM
SXSW Accelerator:Popvox, Blockboard, Tinyvox, Votizen
15 schedule::attendees
Location
Hilton, Salon A
eventtype Panel, Interactive
event::about
The third annual SXSW Accelerator presented by Microsoft BizSpark kicks off on Monday, March 14 this year at the Austin Hilton Downtown and it's sure to be a competition unlike any other. Day One of Accelerator will see thirty-two companies, eight within each category, battle for your taste-making, trend-setting attention and a spot in the round 2 judging finals.
3:30 PM
to 4:30 PM
SXSW Accelerator: Metabeam, Qonqr, Portalarium, Sifteo
17 schedule::attendees
Location
Hilton, Salon A
eventtype Panel, Interactive
event::about
The third annual SXSW Accelerator presented by Microsoft BizSpark kicks off on Monday, March 14 this year at the Austin Hilton Downtown and it's sure to be a competition unlike any other. Day One of Accelerator will see thirty-two companies, eight within each category, battle for your taste-making, trend-setting attention and a spot in the round 2 judging finals.
9:30 AM
to 10:30 AM
Recruiters are Full of Shit, I Am One
24 schedule::attendees
Location
Hilton, Salon A
eventtype Panel, Interactive
event::about In the wake of one of the worst economic disasters in our lifetimes, recruiters/headhunters can hold the golden ticket to finding a dream job. Mega corporations are moving to vendor managed processes that silence the average job seeker and all but force them into the waiting arms of a headhunter. Job seekers new to town and new to a job market rely heavily on the knowledge of recruiters to shine a light on who's hiring. What's not mentioned are the massive turnover numbers inside the "search industry". 70% quit within the first year and then those that stay wonder why job seekers despise working with them. This panel will feature both sides of the coin. (1) Recruiters (technical) that have proven successful in their respective industries but had to battle to achieve independence among the masses of greasy sales folk. (2) Job seekers (software developers) that have gone through horrible processes and are not only unafraid to share the horrors but can speak intelligently about what the loved and hated. A no holds barred session of what works and what doesn't and more importantly why and why not. In the spirit of SXSW, ample time will be given to dauntless dialogue from those in attendance. The veil of secrecy will be dropped.
11:00 AM
to 12:00 PM
Freelancers: You're Five Products Away From Freedom
40 schedule::attendees
Location
Hilton, Salon A
eventtype Panel, Interactive
Speaker Thomas Myer
event::about If you're a freelancer, you know that your existence comes down to chasing after lots of client engagements, projects, gigs, whatever you want to call them. If you stop working for any reason (illness, travel, you just want or need a break) then the income stops. Adding products to the mix can be a really great way to add small (but potentially large!) streams of income that you can count on month after month. I'll talk about using your talents and strengths to create products (ebooks, themes/templates, photography/artwork, plugins/apps, membership sites) that will appeal to an audience and generate sales. Remember, even if you only create a $100/week product, it only takes 5 or 6 of those to really start making a big difference in the way you work and live. This isn't about creating a "four hour workweek" or some other hyped BS, this is about creating repeatable, realistic income streams.
event::tags Solo, #sxswproducts
12:30 PM
to 1:30 PM
Marc Ecko's Formula for AWEthentic Connections
21 schedule::attendees
Location
Hilton, Salon A
3:30 PM
to 4:30 PM
Workplace Indecision: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
23 schedule::attendees
Location
Hilton, Salon A
eventtype Panel, Interactive
Speaker Elizabeth Davidz, Jayna Wallace, Jenna Marino
event::about Times are tough. Your latest "big" project went from being a Facebook-killer to yesterday's news. You scour Alley Insider each morning just to see if you still have a job. The ever-present threat of layoffs looming in the distance is enough to make anyone want to jump ship. But while your soon-to-be former co-workers are packing up for calmer waters, ask yourself why you should stay, rather than why you should go. It might not always be smooth sailing, but the potential rewards might just keep you afloat.
5:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
Selling Services or Products to Musicians
11 schedule::attendees
Location
Hilton, Salon A
eventtype Panel, Interactive
Speaker Noah Dinkin, Alexander Ljung, Diana Garcia, Lee Hammond
event::about Many web companies target the musician community for their first (and sometimes only) segment of users. Sometimes this works and the company is a success within the music space. Sometimes early traction with musicians is elusive and the company is forced to pivot to target a different customer base. This panel looks at why targeting musicians might be a good or bad idea, and how to be effective if you decide to do it. Panelists will include companies who have started and stayed within the music space as well as companies who have switched from music to another vertical. Some other important questions to consider: Should you think of selling to musicians more as consumers, prosumers, or small businesses? Is a one-time purchase, subscription, or advertising revenue model better when targeting musicians?
event::tags Panel
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