Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW hosts conferences and festivals focused on interactive media, film and music. SXSW states that it supports the discovery and development of diverse talent.
Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW hosts annual March conferences and festivals featuring sessions, music and comedy showcases, and film. The events celebrate the convergence of technology, film, music, education and culture.
Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW features an interactive timeline of speakers, artists and filmmakers from its history. The timeline begins with context from 1986.
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Pitch competitions help level the playing field for underrepresented founders,nbut it isn’t enough
SXSW announces 45 finalists for its March pitch competition, a cohort that includes more women and founders of color than a typical venture portfolio. Pitch competitions can provide funding in place of friends-and-family rounds and connect underrepresented founders with investors who might otherwise miss them because of bias or limited networks, though they also have downsides.