Austin Tech Week

MONDAY 🚨 Women in Tech Kicks Off #AustinTechWeek — and you’ll want to be in the room for this. We’re opening Austin Tech Week with a full day dedicated to the women who are leading, building, and redefining what innovation looks like. Here’s a look at Monday's featured speakers who are setting the tone for the week ahead 👇 🎙 Tracey Abbott — “Leading With Intuition in the Age of AI” The greatest barrier to transformation isn’t technology—it’s hesitation. Tracey, a global executive coach, former private equity leader and founder of Leadership Current, challenges us to merge intuition with AI for faster, smarter, more human decision-making. 💻 Jan Ryan — “From Shark Tank to Scale: Building in AI as a Startup Founder” The University of Texas at Austin's Director of Entrepreneurship and serial founder, joins Shark Tank alum Rumaiza Ali to explore what it really takes to build AI-native companies that transform trillion-dollar markets. 💗 Ashleigh Brown — “The Pleasure Principle: Rethinking the Modern Women’s Health Market” Managing Partner of Snatch Health, Ashleigh dives into the cultural and scientific shift redefining women’s health — where performance, pleasure, and empowerment meet innovation. This is where Austin’s brightest innovators, founders, and leaders gather to kick off a week of inspiration, collaboration, and bold ideas. Grab your spot while there's still time 🎟️ https://hubs.ly/Q03NY6pj0

From startups to boardrooms, women are shaping what’s next in tech. 🔥 At the Women in Tech Track, supported by Western Governors University, we’re amplifying the builders, leaders, and innovators redefining what it means to lead in the startup and innovation ecosystem. This track gets real about challenges while celebrating the wins, momentum, and leadership already transforming the industry. ✨ From founders and funders to engineers and executives, these are the voices driving inclusive innovation. Join us as we kick off Austin Tech Week on October 20 🎟️ https://hubs.ly/Q03NXRrT0

Ideas pitched. Insights delivered. Deals sparked. ⚡️ The Morrison Foerster Pitch Day, during #AustinTechWeek, is your front-row seat to high-growth startups stepping into the light. Watch them pitch to VCs 🎤 get feedback, and connect with the players during the post-pitch reception & happy hour. Want to see what’s trending before it trends? 👀 Join the signature pitch event on October 23 🎟️ https://hubs.ly/Q03M8fWh0

AI isn’t built in isolation 🤝 it’s built in community. Join builders, researchers, and operators as we dive into live prompting workshops, candid conversations on risk, and the next wave of #AI innovation at during the AI Track at #AustinTechWeek. This isn’t about buzzwords—it’s about what’s actually working today, and what’s next. ⚡ Be part of the real conversation. Grab your spot 🎟️ https://hubs.ly/Q03NH_Nt0

We’re gearing up for next Thursday’s Startup Crawl at Austin Tech Week at Capital Factory! Stop by our booth to see how Buy-it.ai makes TV & film shoppable in real time and grab your “Sandlot” stress ball while you’re there (because every story deserves a happy ending ⚾). Scan scenes from upcoming movies & shows (November and December ‘25) from Netflix HBO Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios Warner Bros. Discovery The Walt Disney Company to find and buy visually identical items right from your screen. 🔗 buy-it.ai/shows #AustinTechWeek #StartupCrawl #CapitalFactory #BuyitAI #RetailTech

We’re excited to share that Joe Armenti, David Borsack, Jeffrey Cash, Brian King, and Vinnakota Suresh Kumar will be speaking at Austin Tech Week on October 21st. Come check out our panel “Launch Smart – How Legal can be the Rocket Fuel for Your Team”, where we will explore how to position your company for successful growth by leveraging your legal partners effectively. The panel will dive into key topics every founder should consider. https://lnkd.in/gxSrwteq #AustinTechWeek #ColeSchotz #LaunchSmart #StartupLaw #TechInnovation #Entrepreneurship #Startup

✨ Austin Tech Week is next week ✨ 📍 Catch these FIESTA founders on stage! https://lnkd.in/gDcfpC8R While next week may technically be a third Tuesday, we’re mixing things up because it’s Austin Tech Week, and you know what that means: the city will be buzzing with innovation, connection, and new ideas! 💡 But don’t worry — FIESTA isn’t sitting this one out. Fourteen of our founders are taking the stage for a Mini FIESTA Pitch with a fun twist! 🎤 https://lnkd.in/gDcfpC8R October 21 | 3:00–4:00 PM Capital Factory (Voltron, Floor 1) Be sure to get your ticket 🎟️ and use code FIESTA25 for 25% off any ticket type, limited to the first 50 people! https://lnkd.in/gNUzzvmn We’ll close out the Entrepreneurship Track with 🔥 FIESTA 1:1:1 – 1 Minute Pitch. 1 Question. 1 Minute Response. Get ready for fast-paced, founder-powered energy as a mix of early-stage and seed-stage founders showcase their traction, growth, and grit. These are the stories that remind us why Austin continues to shine as a hub for innovation and community. 🌟 Come cheer on your fellow founders it’s going to be one for the books! 🚀 #FIESTACommunity #AustinTechWeek #Founders #Entrepreneurship #PitchEvent

#AustinTechWeek takes over the city NEXT WEEK 🔥 Founders, investors, and innovators from across Texas (and beyond) are coming together for five days of connection, collaboration, and big ideas. This is where Austin’s startup energy shines brightest. 💥 💡 From panels to pitch days, workshops to happy hours — every moment is built to spark what’s next. Plus, don’t miss these featured satellite events: 📝 10/20 — How Postman Unlocks the Power of Their Customers 💰 10/22 — From Startups to Scaleups: Mastering Capital & Growth Get ready for ☕️ Cup of Capital mornings, 🤝 Connector+ Lounge collabs, and 🎶 Nightly Happy Hours keep the energy flowing all week long. Then, cap it off with the Austin Startup Crawl 🚀 with top companies, activations, and an after-party celebrating the city’s unstoppable innovation. Grab your spot, check out the agenda and be part of the ideas shaping the future 🎟️ https://hubs.ly/Q03Nyf4M0