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Recipe for a Viral Video

Created by Andrea on May 24, 2013
Music Film Interactive


What’s the recipe for a viral video? The rock-pop band Atomic Tom seems to have found at least one answer: a talented set of musicians, AT&T smartphones and an unsuspecting subway car full of New York straphangers.

Share your Startup Tips with V2V #V2Vstartuptips

Created by Christine on May 23, 2013
Music Film Interactive V2V

Lounge Photo by JW WalthallPhoto by JW WalthallToday we launch our #V2Vstartuptips Twitter conversation to share ideas and take a glimpse into the type of advice you could receive at SXSW V2V. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just beginning your first startup venture, you’ve all received opinions from your friends, family, and mentors--and that’s what we want to hear.

What makes your business tick? What helped you get through the early days? What took you to the next level

SXSW Eco PanelPicker: Vote Now!

Created by Julie Yost on May 17, 2013
Music Film Interactive Eco

SXSW Eco's PanelPicker is open for voting! From corporations using biomimicry to better their products to saving forests with paper, the sessions submitted for 2013 are as diverse and exciting as the event itself. Our staff has been hard at work developing new and improved events for this year's conference including:

  • The Startup Showcase: expanded to include green tech, clean web and social impact companies.

  • Place by Design: a public space design competition that is brand new for 2013.

  • Professional Development tracks such as Run Your NGO Like a Startup with more to be announced soon.

    • SXSW Alumni Films - Watch Now! Friday, May 17

    Created by L Park on May 17, 2013
    Film

    THEATRICAL

    GIMME THE LOOT
    Narrative Competition, 2012
    Jonathan Demme presents this feature debut from writer/director Adam Leon. Love and the price of infamy play out as a group of friends run the streets of New York hoping to become the biggest writers in the city. Gimme the Loot won the Grand Jury Prize at last year's fest so this is some quality celluloid, y'all.
    Out now (Austin)

    The SXSW V2V San Francisco Meet Up is Almost Here

    Created by Christine on May 16, 2013
    Music Film Interactive V2V

    Photo Courtesy of Arthur Van Rooy Photo by Arthur Van Rooy If you are in the San Francisco area this coming Monday, May 20, SXSW V2V would like to buy you a drink. Come on out to Mighty (119 Utah Street) between 6:00pm and 8:00pm to mix with your fellow entrepreneurs, digital creatives and tech professionals, and to learn a little more about what SXSW V2V has in store for its inaugural event in Las Vegas this August. One lucky party goer will win a FREE badge to attend SXSW V2V! Let us know you are coming, RSVP here!

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