As part of building an inclusive society of startup ecosystems, TechCo and Startup of the Year have partnered with the Kauffman Foundation to create The American Cities House featuring a day of events, bringing together entrepreneurial ecosystem builders from cities like Kansas City, MO, Arlington, VA, Memphis, TN, Miami, FL, Minneapolis, MN, Fargo, ND, Albuquerque, NM, Lincoln, NE, Madison, WI and Dallas, TX. Organizations like digitalundivided, Black Tech Week, Global Entrepreneurship Week, and more will be on hand to showcase their entrepreneurial activity within their communities. Doors will open around 11:00 AM, welcoming SXSW attendees to learn about these regions. You’ll have the chance to enjoy a startup lunch on the rooftop, panels, mentor sessions, VC sessions, a special Startup Pitch Jam, and finally, the big party and “must attend” event known as Startup Night SXSW 2018. As the founders of TechCo spin out a new organization specifically focused on Startup of the Year and other programs for startups and corporate innovation, the partnership with Kauffman parallels the team’s ongoing commitment to create opportunities for startups around the world to find the tools, network and resources they need to succeed. They also focus on empowering women in tech and advancing diversity inclusion in the entrepreneurial sphere. “We are thrilled to partner with TechCo to support the American Cities House at SXSW to help provide a platform for the entrepreneurial community leaders and the entrepreneurs they support a place to come together, connect and celebrate the many rising entrepreneurial ecosystems across the United States.”
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Hey startups and tech enthusiasts! Startup Night SXSW 2018 is one of the “must attend” parties at SXSW. Come check out 25 top startups showcasing their latest innovations while sipping on cocktails and networking with a crowd filled with investors, members of the media, creatives, peers and leaders in the industry. “Our mission nurtures inclusion and helps startups get noticed by the right people to grow their business. I’m proud to say that our Startup of the Year program is one of the most inclusive startup competitions out there.”
