Calendar
Need to know what’s going on? We want to thank our friends at Dallas Innovates for putting this amazing calendar together!
Start planning your week with this breakdown of the week’s sessions.
TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2016
8:00AM-8:45AM
Community: #BigDOCC
Wouldn’t it be great if you could surround yourself once a week with people just as excited about tech as you are? Imagine a one hour chat — moderated of course — with people that love talking tech because they’re passionate about it? Breakfast burritos and free coffee too? That’s exactly why #BigDOCC was founded. To give people like us a place to open up and be the people we love to be. #DSW16 registration
Serj Books, 400 North St. Paul Street, Dallas, TX 75201
8:00AM-5:00PM
Real Estate: Pop-up Coworking
Pop-up Coworking is hosted by Common Desk and includes participation from all of the local coworking spaces. Feel free to spend the day working from this location, and enjoy the community and coffee! #DSW16 registration
1700 Pacific Ave, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
9:00AM-9:45AM
Community: #DSW16 Kickoff Breakfast
1700 Pacific Ave, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
10:00AM-10:45AM
Gaming: Marketing Through Games
As social media, digital marketers have a new set of tools. The demographic appeal of online and mobile games has broadened, the cost of games creation has fallen, and success has been proven in meeting any marketing objectives from raising basic awareness to teaching new behaviors to driving brand loyalty. Simple online and mobile games give marketers a way to engage consumers through owned gaming media, while large-scale online games like Farmville allow integration into successful existing platforms. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 1, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
10:00AM-10:45AM
Development: Hackathon 101
This interactive session will teach you the ins and outs of hackathons. Find out what a hackathon is, see who benefits the most, and learn how they have taken the collegiate, business, and builder world by storm. Find out how you can benefit as an employer or learner, and get involved with the existing community to participate in or build your very own hackathon. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 2 Mavs, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
10:00AM-10:45AM
IOT: Spark of Genius
Are you a first-time or an aspiring entrepreneur? Would you like to learn what it takes to build a successful business? Join moderator Jason Croft, host of the Startup Dallas podcast, as he explores the origin stories and lessons learned of four amazing founders. #DSW16 registration
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center Coworking Space, 311 N Market St. No. 200, Dallas, TX 75202
10:00AM-10:45AM
Real Estate: Design 101
A panel discussion about how to efficiently design and build out your first office space to maximize your productivity, create company culture, and have room to expand and grow. #DSW16 registration
72nd Floor, 901 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202
10:00AM-10:45AM
Travel: Travel CEO Panel
Kowork, 400 North St. Paul St., No. 900, Dallas, TX 75201
11:00AM-12:30PM
ARTpreneurship: The Power of Creative Partnerships
Two heads are better than one. Find out how creative brand partnerships can unlock new markets and sales streams and provide win/win results. Learn answers to questions like what to look for in a partner and how you can build a co-branding strategy in your current network. Discover how picking the “right” partner can transform your business.
SPEAKERS: Michael Heinlein, Sam Williamson, Tisha Crear, and Sarah Badran #DSW16 registration
12th Floor, Room 1, 600 N Pearl St, Dallas, TX 75201
11:00AM-11:45AM
Design/UX: How To Hire A Great UX Designer
UX consultants are great—like design ninjas dropping in to fix all the things. But what happens when you want to take the relationship to the next level and bring design in-house? How can you tell the good candidates from the bad, and sift through the good to find the great? How do you avoid someone who looks good on paper, but won’t deliver the results you need? Brandon E.B. Ward will share the 3 core qualities he’s seen in every designer he hires, and how to discover if your candidates have them. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 1, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
11:15AM-12:00PM
Development: Growth Hacking: How to Engineer a Successful Referral Campaign
Learn what Ken Hanson learned when building a referral campaign from scratch. You’ll explore the mechanics and tactics behind personalization, attribution analytics, and deep performance data, and how to make sure all that happens so you’re ready to grow through referrals. In his talk, Hanson will make you laugh, he’ll make you cry, but most importantly, he’ll teach you the important basics of the mythical unicorn that is growth hacking. Come for the beard, stay for the learning. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 2 Mavs, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
1:00PM-2:30PM
Design/UX Workshop: Making Sense of Stuff with Visual Models
Stephen P. Anderson is the Chief Experience Officer at BloomBoard, where he’s transforming how teachers grow as professionals. A former high school teacher, Anderson continues to challenge and inspire people as an international speaker. He’s presented at some of the world’s largest organizations, teaching product teams about interactive visualizations, emotional design, and other fun topics. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 1, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
1:00PM-2:30PM
Travel: Guidrr Tour I
Join David Fares as your tour guide to experience Downtown Dallas. #DSW16 registration
Kowork, 400 North St. Paul St. No. 900, Dallas, TX 75201
1:00PM-1:45PM
Development: Redeveloping Success and What We Would Do Differently
The development team of GetMyBoat will discuss the trials and tribulations during development for the world’s largest boating marketplace. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 2 Mavs, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
2:00PM-2:45PM
Health: Health Startups 101: Planting the Seeds
Want to know more about the early days of a healthcare startup? These panelists have all been there and will share their stories. SPEAKERS: Julia Cheek, Everly Well; Richard Burghardt, CancerGene Connect; and Lauren Clarke, Mend. MODERATOR: Michael Walsh, Cariloop. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 3 Cowboys, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
3:00PM-3:45PM
Gaming: Gaming for Non-Game Businesses (Gamification)
Basecamp Session Room 1, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
3:00PM-5:00PM
Real Estate: Real Estate Technology Fair
Meet your local real estate technology companies all in one place. We’ll have booths, a brief intro session, and drinks!
MEET THE COMPANIES: Roomored, SkyLvl, ROAM, SkyRise, MLS Deal Finder, and HipPocket … and VIEW THE SPACE. #DSW16 registration
70th Floor, 901 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202
3:00PM-3:45PM
Legal: The Patent Application Process – A to Z
This session will cover an overview of the steps in the patent process, from prior to filing a patent application to after a patent is (hopefully) granted. John Lindsay is an engineer-turned-patent attorney, having a technical background in computer science, electronics, and chemistry. #DSW16 registration
12th Floor, Room 4, 600 N Pearl St, Dallas, TX 75201
3:00PM-3:45PM
IOT: Fireside Chat with the Dallas Innovation Alliance
We have amazing things happening in Dallas. The city was recently selected as one of the first cities by the White House to launch an initiative to make it into a ‘Smart City’ and from that, the Dallas Innovation Alliance was born. Join us as Danielle Abril, Managing Editor at D CEO, interviews the newly appointed Executive Director of the Dallas Innovation Alliance, Jennifer Sanders, about what they’re doing to make Dallas a ‘Smart City’. #DSW16 registration
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center Coworking Space, 311 N Market St. No. 200, Dallas, TX 75202
3:00PM-3:45PM
Development: Managing Scope Creep
A startup’s ability to manage scope creep may be the lynchpin in their long term success. Find out more in this session. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 2 Mavs, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
4:00PM-4:45PM
Legal: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know About Trademarks and How to Protect Them
This session will cover trademarks and the trademark registration process. #DSW16 registration
12th Floor, Room 4, 600 N Pearl St, Dallas, TX 75201
4:00PM-5:00PM
ARTpreneurship: Creating Multiple Revenue Streams With Your Craft
Your artistic gift is loaded with many opportunities to increase revenue. Stop leaving money on the table, and discover simple ways to implement transformational practices today. SPEAKER: Sway Buckley. #DSW16 registration
12th Floor, Room 1, 600 N Pearl St, Dallas, TX 75201
4:00PM-4:45PM
Fashion: State of the Fashion Industry: What’s New, What’s Haute, What’s Trending, What’s Not
Panel discussion moderated by Leah Frazier featuring fashion veteran Marion Marshall and Ken Weber, owner of Vintage Martini and Regional Director-Elect of Fashion Group International Dallas. #DSW16 registration
20th Floor, 1910 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
4:00PM-4:45PM
Development: Getting Started with Mobile App Development (Basics & Beyond)
This session for Dallas StartupWeek will cover strategies on bootstrapping your next app idea. We will cover a little bit of everything — the various methods for app creation, strategic product ideation, tips to optimize efficiency in development, and mobile marketing ideas. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 2 Mavs, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
4:00PM-4:45PM
Startups 101: Take the “Being Strapped” Out of Bootstrapping
(Hint: It’s All About the Credit)
Every startup CEO has assumptions about funding. And while there’s not a right or wrong way, there is a best and better way when it comes to lending. Putting payroll on your personal credit card? Wondering why you got rejected for a loan? Yearning to learn how to get your business credit (that’s separate from your personal line)? Hear thoughts from our industry expert panel on these subjects, then break into small groups for a credit matchmaking “speed date” to understand and learn actionable steps of how to use credit to capitalize on emerging opportunities or deal with unexpected surprises in your business. #DSW16 registration
Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St, Dallas, TX 75201
4:00PM-4:45PM
Design/UX: Voice Technology in Your Startup
As the Senior Principal of Emerging Technology Research for Sabre Labs, Philip Likens researches the technology trends that will impact travel in the next decade. Before working in Sabre Labs, Philip spent over 15 years designing products. He also taught design at the Art Institute of Dallas. He believes humans thrive when design, engineering, and business work together to innovate. He loves to share his experiences and insights with others. When Philip isn’t learning about future technology, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 1, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
5:00PM-6:00PM
DSW16 Kickoff Happy Hour presented by Chase for Business
Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St, Dallas, TX 75201
5:00PM-5:45PM
Health: Healthcare Investment
Healthcare investing is different and this panel will explore how and why.
MODERATOR: Dr. Hubert Zajicek, CEO, Co-founder & Partner at Health Wildcatters.
SPEAKERS: Dr. Darshan Gandhi, Medical Director of Oncology Services at Methodist Charlton Hospital; Teresa Gonzalo, Business Analyst & Business Development USA at Venture Valuation AG; and Hal Rose, CEO Morphosis Group. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 3 Cowboys, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
5:00PM-5:45PM
Legal: What Type of License do You Need for Your Software Deal?
Why One-Size-Fits-All is Not for You
Gabriela Noemi Smith is an international lawyer and represents multinational companies in a variety of international contractual and regulatory matters, and routinely acts as outside general counsel to companies in the outsourcing, technology, and professional services industries, including software transactions. #DSW16 registration
12th Floor, Room 4, 600 N Pearl St, Dallas, TX 75201
6:00PM-8:30PM
Community: Dallas New Tech
Dallas New Tech: Dallas Startup Week Edition is featuring 6 startups from across the Metroplex.
Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St, Dallas, TX 75201
6:30PM-8:00PM
Social Entrepreneurship: Live with Jason Croft featuring Jillian Jordan and The Great Seed Bomb Project
Join Jason Croft for an in depth interview with Jillian Jordan, founder of The Great Seed Bomb Project. The Great Seed Bomb is a grassroots, hyper-local fundraising bike ride for pollinators focused on bees and monarch that distributes seed balls with native wildflower and milkweed seed.
The Grove, Dallas Coworking, 501 Elm St. No. 450, Dallas, TX 75202
8:00PM-11:00PM
Community: Official Cocktail Launch Party
Kickoff this year’s event at the Official Dallas Startup Week Cocktail Launch Party on the 48th floor of The Tower Club. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and take in the breathtaking views from one of the highest points in Dallas.
Dress Code: Cocktail Attire
Entertainment: theDJvsViolin
Production: Soulful System
Register for the Official Cocktail Launch Party event here or read more on Facebook. Space is limited.
1601 Elm St., 48th Floor, Dallas, TX 75201, 1601 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75201
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2016
8:00AM-5:00PM
Real Estate: Pop-up Coworking
1700 Pacific Ave, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
9:00AM-10:00AM
Community: 1 Million Cups
Dallas Entrepreneur Centre, Suite 200, 311 N Market St, Dallas, TX 75202
9 AM-10:30AM
Social Entrepreneurship: Show Me The Money! How to Raise Funding For Your Social Venture
There is so much to think about when starting a new social venture and raising money to support it tops the list! There are a variety of revenue sources out there to help you achieve your mission and this panel will help you find them. Experts led by Bob Wright, partner at Wright Connaster PLLC, will share their knowledge in the areas of in-kind, sponsorship, grants, donors, earned income, impact investing and corporate dollars.
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, 1800 N. Lamar St. Dallas 75202
10:00AM-11:00AM
ARTpreneurship: Tax Savvy For Creatives
Learn about the biggest costly mistakes creatives make with taxes. Get your questions answered and protect your earnings! SPEAKER: Catrina Craft. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 2 Mavs, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
10:00AM-12:00PM
Community: Mentor Session
Meet one-on-one with experts and members of the Dallas business community! Note that registering for this event does not guarantee a spot with mentors, and space is limited. #DSW16 registration
1700 Pacific Ave, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas TX 75201
10:00AM-11:30AM
IOT: Getting Started with Developing IOT Products
Do you have an idea for the next great IOT product but don’t know where to start with development? Then come and take part in this workshop hosted by Adrian Fernandez, Microcontroller Development Experience Manager at Texas Instruments, as they walk you through some of the tools like the LaunchPad Development Ecosystem, and the Energia development environment. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 1, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
10:00AM-10:45AM
Development: Coding Bootcamps & Education
Learning to code: Where to begin and how to succeed. In this session, you’ll learn why it’s essential for more Americans to learn how to code, how to teach coding within our elementary and middle school curriculum, and what you can do if you’re an adult who wants to gain the tech skills to become a successful developer. #DSW16 registration
72nd Floor, 901 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202
10:00AM-10:45AM
Startups 101: Finding your co-founder
Does this sound like you: Business guy looking for technologist to start next groundbreaking idea? Hear from a panel of tech cofounders and startup CTO’s about what you need to be doing, thinking about, researching, etc., to attract the caliber of talent your startup will require. #DSW16 registration
Kowork, 400 North St. Paul St. No. 900, Dallas, TX 75201
10:00AM-10:45AM
Startups 101: Everything You Need to Know About DFW Accelerators
Basecamp Session Room 3 Cowboys, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
11:00AM-12:30PM
Gaming: Virtual Reality Augmented Reality, and the Future of Immersive Experiences
Dallas Fort Work, 211 N Ervay St. No. 900, Dallas, TX 75201
11:00AM-11:45AM
Real Estate: Real Estate 101 – Finding Your First Office Space!
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center Coworking Space, 311 N Market St #200, Dallas, TX 75202
11:00AM-11:45AM
Design/UX: Integrating UX With Your Startup
What is Great UX? How will it benefit your company and the bottom-line? What does an integrated UX process look like, and how does it integrate with an Agile development team? These are just some of the questions Brandon E.B. Ward will answer in discussing how Precocity approaches UX integration in the real world with best-practices and methodologies. #DSW16 registration
20th Floor, 1910 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
11:00AM-11:45PM
Travel: Out of the Labs: Understanding Traveler Behavior
Basecamp Session Room 3 Cowboys, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
12:00PM-1:15PM
Community: House of Genius
House of Genius brings together entrepreneurs and a diverse mix of collaborators from the community for disruptive thinking, supportive input, and creative new ideas. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 1, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
1:00PM-2:30PM
Gaming: Resurgence of the Arcade
Dallas Fort Work, 211 N Ervay St. No. 900, Dallas, TX 75201
1:00PM-1:45PM
Fashion: Grow Your Business with Email, Social Media & Digital Marketing
Comprehensive moderated discussion on how to attract and engage new clients and customers through numerous marketing techniques. The top tricks and tips for 2016 for email, social media, and digital marketing will also be discussed. Social media guru Stephanie Drenka, Simple Media’s Nick Bonnano, and digital marketing expert Sergio Ortiz will sit on the panel.
Basecamp Session Room 3 Cowboys, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
1:00PM-1:45PM
Design/UX: Mapping a Holistic Approach to User Experience
When done well, an experience map illustrates the holistic customer experience, demonstrating the highs and lows people feel while interacting with products or services. In this session we’ll uncover key customer moments that can make or break a new product entering the market. In this session the group will actively participate in creating a UX map to document our journey. From there we will discuss the impact that user experience mapping can have on your product, service, and even your organization. Presented by Rachael Volker. #DSW16 registration
20th Floor, 1910 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
1:00PM-1:45PM
Development: A Development Process That Works
How does a startup implement a practical, yet lightweight development process? What are the right things to learn from agile methodologies and which ones aren’t really worth it for small startup teams? What tools are available to facilitate this process? Two senior developers from Modern Message, a local SaaS startup in the multi-family industry, answer these questions and more from their experience and stories of success and failures. #DSW16 registration
72nd Floor, 901 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202
1:30PM-4:00PM
Community: Startup Crawl
Check out a mini-tour of the key spots and startups downtown. Meet here – 1700 Pacific Ave. #DSW16 registration
1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
2:00PM-2:45PM
Health: Health Startups 201: Scaling to Size
Growing your healthcare startup beyond the seed stage is a challenge. This panel will share their knowledge, experience, and tips for growing your healthcare startup.
SPEAKERS: Harriett Flowers, Enumerist; Dr. Jonathan Clarke, Mend; Dan Dodson, Santa Rosa Consulting. MODERATOR: Robert Brownd, Simple Admit. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 2 Mavs, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
2:00PM-5:30PM
Real Estate: Coworking Bike Tour
Meet here – 1700 Pacific Ave #DSW16 registration
1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
2:00PM-3:30PM
Startups 101: Yes, You Can Raise Money in Dallas
Raising money is an incredibly arduous process for all entrepreneurs, but for first timers it can feel like an impossible task. Come hear from some of the most active angel investors in North Texas about what it takes to get a check in today’s funding environment.
SPEAKERS: Jason Story with Hangar Ventures; Kevin Vela with Dallas Angel Network; Deep Space Ventures; and Live Oak Partners. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 3 Cowboys, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
3:00PM-3:45PM
IOT: Improving Your Commute with IOT
This session will explore the ways that IOT is being used to enhance urban mobility in and around Dallas. Join us as Adam Lotia moderates a panel discussion featuring experts in IOT, transportation, and software development and learn about the ways that IOT is improving your commute. #DSW16 registration
Kowork, 400 North St. Paul St. No. 900, Dallas, TX 75201
3:00PM-3:45PM
Health: Secrets of Health System Innovation
This session will provide a look inside how major health systems foster innovation to improve patient experience and clinical outcomes.
SPEAKERS: Shawn Lovelady, Sr. Director of Strategic Development at Children’s Health; Dr. Trisha Nguyen, President, Texas Health Population Health, Education & Innovation Center at Texas Health Resources; and Dr. Carl Couch, Vice President of Innovation, Baylor Scott & White Innovation Center. MODERATOR: Dr. Hubert Zajicek, CEO at Health Wildcatters. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 1, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
3:00PM-3:45PM
Legal: Intellectual Property Law and Game Development
Matt Phillips is an indie video game developer and an intellectual property attorney. After law school, Matt began working in intellectual property. His work frequently included helping companies obtain patents for computer- and software-related inventions. In 2011, he started his own small game studio, Pressure Spike, to turn his game ideas into reality. In developing games for Pressure Spike, Matt draws on his skills in programming, art, business, and law. Pressure Spike has been an exhibitor at several Texas game conventions, most recently PAX South 2016 in San Antonio. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 2 Mavs, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
3:30PM-5:00PM
Social Entrepreneurship: Wine’down Wednesday at The Grove Dallas
The Grove, Dallas Coworking, 501 Elm St, Dallas TX 75202
4:00PM-4:45PM
Legal: Dallas Deal Terms: Common Seed and Venture Capital Deal Terms
Ryan Roberts is a partner at Roberts Foster LLP and represents high-growth companies and venture capitalists involved in a wide variety of technologies. His practice ranges from the formation of new startup companies through venture capital financings and acquisitions. Ryan also represents venture capital funds in investment transactions. Ryan is also author of the legal resource Startuplawyer.com. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 1, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
4:00PM-4:45PM
Fashion: Fashion and Tech: The Evolution of Retail’s Landscape
A presentation by Dionne Dean, fashion and retail expert and Professor at Tarrant County College, on the evolution of technology’s effects on consumer spending habits. Specifically the expert will discuss how retailers should adjust their business practices and models to mirror these consumer habits through updates and more modern technology. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 3 Cowboys, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
4:00PM-5:30PM
ARTpreneurship: Social Media Mastery For Creatives
Discover the practical how-to steps to use social media to grow your creative brand. Learn from gurus who share about their journey and the lessons learned along the way.
SPEAKERS: Sumatra Reed, Cham Short, I’sha Gaines. #DSW16 registration
Dallas Fort Work, 211 N Ervay St. No. 900, Dallas, TX 75201
4:00PM-4:45PM
Design/UX: The Principles of Universal Design
Andrew Zusman is a user experience designer and product manager. He’s co-founder of Skyrise App, a commercial real estate communications, and concierge tool. #DSW16 registration
20th Floor, 1910 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
4:00PM-4:45PM
Development: Proof Of Concept
You have a great idea. The next question is, will the dogs eat the dog food? Is your idea viable? How do you find out without spending your life savings (or that one of your family and friends), or worse yet, giving away most of the company to investors? Raising money is not THE answer and can many times become the problem. This interactive workshop is designed to help you open your mind to creative possibilities, as well as locate the necessary resources to prove your concept and create cash flow. #DSW16 registration
72nd Floor, 901 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202
4:30PM-6:30PM
Community: Co-Working Forum
Pop-up Coworking. #DSW16 registration
1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
5:00PM-6:00PM
Community: Happy Hour @ Chase Basecamp
1700 Pacific Ave, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
5:00PM-5:45PM
Legal: Trade Secrets
How Can They Be Helpful to a Startup and How Can a Startup Maintain the TS Status of Information
Marcus Benavides is an intellectual property with diverse intellectual property expertise. Benavides provides valuable education and experience in trade secret, patent prosecution, patent litigation, trademark prosecution, trademark litigation and licensing of intellectual property. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 1, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
5:30PM-7:00PM
Real Estate: What is Co-working and is it Right for You?
5:30 – 6:00 Time to mingle and drink
6:00 – 7:00 Two 30 minute panels.
PANEL 1: What is Coworking?
Local co-working owners will discuss their spaces, what coworking is and how it could be a great option for your company.
SPEAKERS: Nick Clark, Common Desk; Justin Nygren, The Grove; Oren Salomen, Fort Work; and Chirag Gupta, NOD. MODERATOR: Danielle Abril, D CEO Magazine.
PANEL 2: Why is co-working right for you?
This panel will consist of people who currently cowork telling their stories. #DSW16 registration
Pop-Up Coworking, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
7:00PM-8:15PM
Spotlight Session: What Makes Dallas Startups Succeed
A candid and real discussion on an important factor that makes Dallas startups succeed. Is it hard work? Yes. Grit? Of course. But, we’ve all heard this several times, explained in a myriad of ways… More importantly, and uniquely Dallas, is our DIVERSITY & access to diverse talent! Join the Dallas Entrepreneur Center’s CEO, and co-founder of the Dallas Innovation Alliance, Trey Bowles as he moderates a panel of diverse and successful women entrepreneurs & community advocates who know first-hand how diversity and being a woman have factored into Dallas’ success. Learn what makes these Dallas Boss Women different. Hear a candid discussion on women & diversity, the good, bad and ugly.
MODERATOR: Trey Bowles, CEO, The DEC & co-founder Dallas Innovation Alliance.
PANELISTS: Valerie Freeman, CEO, Imprimis Group; Shama Hyder, CEO, Marketing Zen; Yasmeen Tadia, CEO, Fluffpop; and Veronica Torres, Director of Client Experiences, Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau
20th floor, 1910 Pacific Ave, Dallas TX 75201
7:00PM-8:30PM
Social Entrepreneurship: Fail Learn Grow
Fail. Learn. Grow. (FLG) was born out of the recognition that failure is an important part of every entrepreneur’s journey. We all celebrate success and cheer entrepreneurs who sell their companies for huge sums of money, but every entrepreneur, even those who have succeeded, have had big failures on their road to success. Join us for a moderated panel discussion as we talk with entrepreneurs whose failures or sharp pivots have guided their steps in social entrepreneurship.
MODERATOR: Edna Navarro, FLG Co-founder
PANELISTS: Justin Nygren, co-founder The Grove, Dallas; Jody and Max Wall, co-founders, Urban Farm Co.
The Grove, Dallas Coworking, 501 Elm St., Dallas TX 75202
7:00PM-9:00PM
Travel: New Travel Meetup
Join the members of the Dallas #NewTravel meetup group for a special Dallas Startup Week Downtown edition. We’ll meet at Fort Work (a hip, co-working space in the heart of Downtown Dallas with a built-in gallery space and view), to share insider stories of great local experiences. Come prepared to share a tip for an inspiring local experience in any part of the Metroplex. We’ll also get the scoop on upcoming festivals, events, and fairs in the Dallas area, with the chance for members to win tickets to each. During this event, the Guidrr team will announce a local contest for experiences, with a special guest.
We’ll end the evening with a pub crawl through some favorite local cocktail and eating spots for insider tips and photo opps. Local insiders will share their favorite experiences in DFW, and their favorite places to escape to — and why. Here’s to #NewTravel.
Dallas Fort Work, 211 N Ervay St. No. 900, Dallas, TX 75201
THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016
7:30AM-9:00AM
Health: The Pulse Healthcare Innovation Breakfast Series
FEATURED SPEAKER: HOMERO RIVAS, MD MBA Director of Innovative Surgery and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Stanford University has been involved in mHealth for many years. Co-founder of Apps4Patients and DocToc, and advisor to many mHealth startups, he is a Glass Explorer (Google), and has several research projects using Glass and other wearables to improve safety in the operating room, medical simulation and education implementing augmented and virtual reality, among others.
Basecamp Session Room 1, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
8:00AM-5:00PM
Real Estate: Pop-up Coworking
1700 Pacific Ave, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
9:00AM-10:00AM
Gaming: Video Game Open Coffee Club
Kowork, 400 North St. Paul St. No. 900, Dallas, TX 75201
9:00AM-10:30AM
Social Entrepreneurship: Closing the Digital Divide of Economic, Social, Human and Digital Rights
Our society is undergoing a rapid evolution where those that have access to digital information are quickly leaving behind those without. What is the responsibility of our government, enterprise, educational and social justice institutions to ensure equal access? Is closing the digital divide between North and South Dallas a key component in closing the achievement and economic gap that has plagued our city? Join Jacqueline Espinal as she moderates a panel to discuss how we close the digital divide in Dallas.
The Grove, Dallas Coworking, 501 Elm St, Dallas TX 75202
9:00AM-9:45AM
Travel: Experience Reality, Virtually
Basecamp Session Room 1, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
9:00AM-9:45AM
Startups 101: How to Build a Brand from Scratch
Building a brand is extremely difficult. Hear the CEOs and co-founders of Foot Cardigan and Mizzen and Main as they hilariously walk you through how they did it. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 3 Cowboys, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
10:00AM-10:45AM
Real Estate: Startup Friendly Places to Live
Hear a panel of residential real estate professionals speaking on different inexpensive living options for entrepreneurs including live/work, micro-lofts, co-living options, etc. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 2 Mavs, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
10:00AM-11:30AM
ARTpreneurship: Corporate Sponsorship For Creatives
Get the playbook directly from the decision makers. Corporate sponsorships for creatives, and how to attract and keep them. Listen in as corporate sponsors give us their view on the brands they invest in and why. Understand why being clear on your benefit proposal, demographic, and your unique platform is essential. SPEAKERS: Dr. Letitia S. Wright, Dana Williams, and Brenda Ashden. #DSW16 registration
20th Floor, 1910 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
10:00AM-12:00PM
Community: Mentor Session
Chase Basecamp, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas TX 75201
10:00AM-10:45AM
Design/UX: Visualizing Your Startup Pitch Deck
Randy Krum is an infographics and data visualization designer, and author of the book, “Cool Infographics: Effective Communication with Data Visualization and Design,” and instructor of Infographics and Data Visualization Design at SMU’s Continuing and Professional Education program (CAPE). #DSW16 registration
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center Coworking Space, 311 N Market St. No. 200, Dallas, TX 75202
10:00AM-10:45AM
Development: Mobile Technology Selection
In this session we will cover one of the most common questions we hear from startup founders. Which platform should they build their product on. There are many options, and selecting the right platform can make or break a startup as well as affect security, scalability and user experience.
We will cover:
Why did Paypal and several other brands make the switch from Java to NodeJS? Why did Twitter switch off Ruby?
Which platforms can accelerate getting to MVP and what to avoid. We will talk about the fate of Parse Platform. Alternatives like AWS, Heroku, and Firebase.
Client side frameworks including Native Objective C, Xamarin, PhoneGap, and Ionic. What are the real pros and cons of the development path you choose.
We will also talk about some front end web frameworks like AngularJS, EmberJS, and React. Experiences with each, and lessons learned.
Basecamp Session Room 1, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
10:30AM-12:00PM
Gaming: How to Cultivate a Community
Kowork, 400 North St. Paul St. No. 900, Dallas, TX 75201
11:00AM-11:45AM
IOT: So You Want to Manufacture Your Product?
Ever wondered how to take your product from ugly prototype to beautiful product? Join as Andrew Davis, CTO of Primal Sensors, demystifies the process in his presentation on manufacturing your product. After this, it will be clear to you how to take your prototype and turn it into a product. #DSW16 registration
72nd Floor, 901 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202
11:00AM-11:45AM
Social Entrepreneurship: B Corps 101
Finding purpose in your work can happen in any market sector, especially if your organization has a culture for environmental and sustainable practices or a mission focused on social responsibility. This session will highlight Sheryle Gillihan’s experiences going through B Labs assessment for B Corp Certification. She will answer questions you may have about the benefits of becoming a B Corp.This session is co-hosted by The Grove Dallas’ Workbench series, in collaboration with Cause Studio. Workbench @ The Grove is an ongoing speaker series designed to connect the city with some of Dallas’ brightest minds and innovators. Speakers cover a broad range of industries from professional freelancers to C-level executives, non-profit leaders to for-profit change agents. #DSW16 registration
The Grove, Dallas Coworking, 501 Elm St, Dallas TX 75202
11:00AM-11:45AM
Lights, Camera, Fashion: Video Branded Content is the New Black
Dallas’ top YouTube/Vloggers, Vashti Patrick-Joseph (VeePeeJay), Jaleesa Howard (Jaleesa Charisse), and Vanna Collins (The Vanna Collins Show) discuss why video-branded content is the new black and surpassing written content for 2016. YouTube bloggers are among the highest-paid social media users that can prove real return for brands or for their businesses. This panel will prove beneficial for both bloggers, businesses, and brands on how to capitalize on video content creation. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 1, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
11:00AM-12:30PM
Travel: Travel Hack Workshop
Basecamp Session Room 3 Cowboys, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
12:00PM-4:00PM
Community: Startup Career Job Fair
Don’t miss the Dallas Startup Career Fair on April 14th in conjunction with Dallas Startup Week. The biggest startup career fair in Dallas (1,000+ job-seekers and employers attended last year), it’s the place to find your next gig or rockstar hire. #DSW16 registration
Tech Wildcatters, 211 N Ervay St, Dallas, TX 75201
12:30PM-2:30PM
Social Entrepreneurship: Making Marketing Matter
You poured your life into your startup and continue to build it every day. If you are like 95% of founders you’re deeply value minded but have very little time or experience with true marketing. In this session, you will learn the difference between strategy and tactics, and leave with a clear understanding of how to build your marketing platform to truly bring your start ups value to the world. This session is co-hosted by The Grove Dallas’ Workbench series, in collaboration with Cause Studio. #DSW16 registration
The Grove, Dallas Coworking, 501 Elm St, Dallas TX 75202
1:00PM-2:30PM
Gaming: Breaking in to the Gaming Industry
Kowork, 400 North St. Paul St. No. 900, Dallas, TX 75201
1:00PM-1:45PM
Startups 101: So You Want Some Press? Here’s How to Do It!
“Build it, and they will come.” Unfortunately, this is one of the most flawed theories in all of Startupland. Hear experts talk about how to approach the press, pitch your idea, generate buzz, and when it’s a good time to start reaching out to the media. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 3 Cowboys, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
1:00PM-1:45PM
Development: Tech Startup Therapy
Master Mind Group for tech-related startups.
Basecamp Session Room 2 Mavs, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
1:00PM-2:30PM
Design/UX FUNDAMENTALS: Building an Amazing User Experience
A crash-course of user-centered design processes for building amazing product experiences. Topics that will be discussed; understanding your users, engaging in emotional analogs, journey mapping, prototyping, user testing, and more. Presented by J.B. Chaykowsky. #DSW16 registration
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center Coworking Space, 311 N Market St. No. 200, Dallas, TX 75202
1:30PM-4:30PM
Travel: DART To DFW Scavenger Hunt
Meet here – 1700 Pacific Ave
1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
2:00PM-2:45PM
Health: Health Startups 301: Life After Series A
What happens after you raise the Series A round for your healthcare startup? This panel will review the challenges and provide possible approaches to avoid pitfalls and maintain the growth curve.
SPEAKERS: Paul Herchman, Thermi; Lea Nesbit, Natural Replicate Tooth; and Tom White, Phynd. MODERATOR: Dr. Jonathan Clarke, Mend.
Basecamp Session Room 1, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
2:00PM-3:00PM
Real Estate: Downtown Dallas Walking Tour
Meet here – Main Street Garden Park
1902 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201
3:00PM-3:45PM
Legal: CyberInsecurity 2016: 5 Approaches to Limit Cybersecurity Legal Issues for your Startup
Brian is an amateur information security student and attorney. He advises clients in business, technology, and software audits. His practice includes drafting and negotiating technology contracts such as software master service agreements (MSA), software as a service (SaaS), end user licenses (EULA), and statements of work (SOW). #DSW16 registration
Dallas Fort Work, 211 N Ervay St. No. 900, Dallas, TX 75201
4:00PM-4:45PM
Legal: Setting Up Your Business and Keeping Your House and Cars Safe
Shawn McBride works with business owners that want to lay the foundation first and get their business going in the right direction or assess where they are and set the stage for a brighter future for their business. His goal is to educate clients so that they understand the law and can make sound decisions on legal matters affecting their business. #DSW16 registration
Dallas Fort Work, 211 N Ervay St. No. 900, Dallas, TX 75201
4:00PM-5:30PM
ARTpreneurship: From Employee To ARTpreneur
Listen in as those who have made the big leap describe the pitfalls, must haves, and crucial keys to successful entrepreneurship. SPEAKERS: LaToya Jones, Candy Smith, Cathleen Whitelow, and Laterras Whitfield. #DSW16 registration
20th Floor, 1910 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
4:00PM-4:45PM
Design/UX: Design for the Mind – A designer’s guide to the attention economy
Presented by Jon Sandruck, an award-winning brand and experience designer, and Vice-President of the DFW chapter of AIGA, the professional association for design. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 2 Mavs, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
4:00PM-4:45PM
Development: Automated Marketing Strategies on a Shoestring Budget
Marketing is an essential part of any startup’s existence. However, as founders, oftentimes very limited time is available to focus on effective marketing while you’re wearing so many other hats. We’ll talk about using technology and automation to achieve measurable success with traction.
Basecamp Session Room 3 Cowboys, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
4:00PM-6:00PM
Leaders & Trends in Global Technology
Organized by Global Chamber Dallas. #DSW16 registration
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center Coworking Space, 311 N Market St. No. 200, Dallas, TX 75202
4:15PM-5:00PM
Create Your Own Cosmetics Line: The Beauty Industry’s Hottest Profit Generator
Factory Glam’s Tyzza Macias discusses the newest concept to hit the cosmetics industry helping beauty entrepreneurs to create, distribute and sell their own products, and take their businesses to the next level. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 1, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
5:00PM-5:45PM
Legal: Pick Your Poison: Legal Implications of Different Types of Funding – Debt Versus Equity
Alison Battiste is a Senior Attorney at Godwin PC. After graduating with a BS in Chemistry and MBA from George Washington University and a J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center, Battiste has primarily focused on business litigation and contract disputes. Recognized as a Thomson Reuters’ “Texas Rising Stars”, she is a dedicated supporter of women and children within her community, serving as an education advocate for Dallas foster youth and as a committee member for the Women’s Advocacy Awards. Alison also serves as an adjunct professor at UNT Dallas College of Law. #DSW16 registration
Dallas Fort Work, 211 N Ervay St. No. 900, Dallas, TX 75201
5:00PM-6:00PM
Happy Hour @ Chase
Basecamp 1700 Pacific Ave, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
6:00PM-8:00PM
Community: Spotlight Session: Brad Hunstable
20th Floor, 1910 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
6:00PM-7:30PM
IOT: Maker Project Showcase
Join us as we present the wonderful and amazing projects of makers, hobbyists, and tinkerers and find inspiration for your next project or startup idea. At the end, see which project gets voted the best by our judges, and cast your vote for your favorite project. #DSW16 registration
72nd Floor, 901 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202
6:30PM-8:00PM
Social Entrepreneurship: Live with Jason Croft featuring Keith Thode, AdvanceNet Technology Services
Join Jason Croft for an in-depth interview with Keith Thode, CEO and Chief Scientist of AdvanceNet Technology Services. AdvanceNet Technology Services is an international social sector technology organization with headquarters in Dallas, Texas USA. This innovative NGO develops platforms to unlock the private sector’s capacity to profitably engage in the social sector, empowering transformational change for the less fortunate and for those in crisis. #DSW16 registration
The Grove, Dallas Coworking, 501 Elm St. No. 450, Dallas, TX 75202
6:30PM-9:00PM
Design/UX: Expose UX Live & Happy Hour
Join Expose UX for a live filming during Dallas Startup Week. Watch each startups’ 30-second pitch, 2-minute demo, and feedback from our panel of user-experience experts. After all startups have presented, the experts will choose a winner. PRIZES?!
6:30 – Happy hour by Kowork
7:30 – Presentation
8:30 – Networking
Kowork, 400 North St. Paul St. No. 900, Dallas, TX 75201
FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2016
8:00AM-5:00PM
Real Estate: Pop-up Coworking
1700 Pacific Ave, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
8:30AM-10:00AM
Creative Mornings
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center Coworking Space, 311 N Market St. No. 200, Dallas, TX 75202
9:00AM-9:45AM
Family: The Ladder of Social Media
Students from New Tech High School in Coppell will lead a workshop on The Ladder of Social Media. In this session, you will discover how to grow your business using any type of social media, and how to use it to your best benefit. You will also find how to get the word of your social media presence out there. The course will help you figure out which social media program is the best fit for you and your company. It will include small workshops over each major social media program and how to use it. #DSW16 registration
Kowork, 400 North St. Paul St. No. 900, Dallas, TX 75201
10:00AM-11:30AM
Gaming: Crowdfunding 101
Basecamp Session Room 2 Mavs, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
10:00AM-12:00PM
Community: Mentor Session
Chase Basecamp, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas TX 75201
10:00AM-11:30AM
IOT: Design for the Future
Customers are increasingly choosing products and services based on the quality of the experiences they have with them. A human centered approach to innovation is the only way to create truly disruptive products that resonate in today’s market. Here we will implement Design Thinking to identify specific areas of opportunity to drive ideation and innovation. The group will partake in an official brainstorming session where participants will act as collaborative stakeholders to capture key insights, followed by everything you need to bring your product to market. This session is great for entrepreneurs, designers, engineers, and enthusiasts. #DSW16 registration
20th Floor, 1910 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
10:00AM-11:00AM
Travel: Jumping on Board: How Gamification and Family Travel Can be Combined to Build Customer Loyalty
The GeoWhiz platform is helping travel industry leaders connect with kids and youth in the way they increasingly connect with media. Our virtual world and gamified adventures use digital images and animation to tell the story of your destination in a way that invites your guests to become part of it before, during, and after their actual visit. Family and multi-generational travel is planned and purchased months before departure. GeoWhiz brings a unique opportunity to build awareness of amenities, products and services that the traveler will consume on arrival. GeoWhiz was developed by entertainment and travel professionals who believe that travel has the power to connect, to educate, to inspire and to transform. #DSW16 registration
Dallas Fort Work, 211 N Ervay St. No. 900, Dallas, TX 75201
10:00AM-10:45AM
Family: Baby Steps: How to Grow Your Business
Students from New Tech High School will present this workshop. Managing a small business can be difficult, especially as a high school or college student. Attend this session to gain knowledge about creating and operating a small business. You’ll learn how to maintain and excel your business from the perspective of young entrepreneurs. Along with tools and techniques to make your small business thrive. The goal of New Tech High School @ Coppell is to prepare learners to excel in an information-based and technologically- advanced society. #DSW16 registration
Kowork, 400 North St. Paul St. No. 900, Dallas, TX 75201
10:00AM-10:45AM
Development: Building a Solid Client Foundation
Growing your freelance and development career. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 1, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
10:30AM-12:00PM
Social Entrepreneurship: Feeding the Need – Dallas Food Deserts and The Urban Farming Movement
Dallas is full of grocery stores, but for many residents the nearest place is many miles away. When household income is already a challenge, paying for transportation to the nearest store is sometimes not an option. There is an urban farming movement growing in Dallas to help feed the needs of some of our communities with fresh food. Join us for an intimate conversation with representatives from Paul Quinn College’s We Over Me Farm and the Urban Farm Co. as we discuss why these community-based farms are important for Dallas. #DSW16 registration
The Grove, Dallas Coworking, 501 Elm St. No. 450, Dallas, TX 75202
10:30AM-12:00PM
Design/UX Workshop: Virtual Crash Course in Design Thinking From Stanford D.School
Crispin Reedy will facilitate a hands-on session of the Stanford D.School’s Virtual Crash Course in Design Thinking. In 90 minutes you will be taken through a full design cycle by participating in The Wallet Project. This is a fast-paced project where participants pair up to interview each other, identify real needs, and develop a solution to redesign the wallet for their partner. NO PREVIOUS DESIGN EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. Through this experience you will take away some of the basic principles of Design Thinking and start to adapt them into your personal and professional routines. Reedy is a lead consultant and Voice Interaction Designer for Versay Solutions. She is also currently serving as the president of the Association for Voice Interaction Design. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 3 Cowboys, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
11:00AM-2:00PM
Community: Downtown Dallas Tunnel Tour
Basecamp Lounge, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
11:00AM-12:30PM
ARTpreneurship: Reach The Masses With Media
Press kits, sound bites, media targets, blog posts: How are you staying VISIBLE to your market? If you’re not partnering with the media, you’re working too hard. Get an industry perspective on how to grow your visibility, and keep your audience captive with your craft.
Speakers: James Thomas, Dr. Leticia Wright, Jessica Nunez, and Deya Smith. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 1, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
11:00AM
Family: Speak Up! Public Speaking 101
Students from New Tech High School in Coppell will present a workshop on Public Speaking 101. Public speaking is something everyone inevitably encounters in their high school career and beyond. In this session, people of all ages will learn how to properly communicate in different environments to engage and excite an audience. #DSW16 registration
Kowork, 400 North St. Paul St. No. 900, Dallas, TX 75201
11:30AM-12:15PM
Fashion: Creating Authenticity for your Brand: The Power of Brand Messaging and Your Brand Story
A moderated discussion between successful fashion industry professionals on how to stand out and be unique in a saturated market. Heavy emphasis will be placed on strategic brand messaging and the importance of a great brand story. #DSW16 registration
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center Coworking Space, 311 N Market St. No. 200, Dallas, TX 75202
12:00PM-12:45PM
Startups 101: Your Guide to the Local Startup Community
Come see the faces of the coworking community in Dallas, TX. Hear the stories of how startup after startup had their humble beginnings inside their walls, and get a fantastic overview of all the events that are hosted at each spot. Featured Founders: NoD , The Grove, Fort Work, Common Desk, The DEC, and Kowork. #DSW16 registration
Dallas Fort Work, 211 N Ervay St. No. 900, Dallas, TX 75201
1:00PM-2:30PM
Travel: Guidrr Tour II
Kowork, 400 North St. Paul St. No. 900, Dallas, TX 75201
1:00PM-1:45PM
Development: Key Success Factors to Commercializing your Technology Solutions
“So you’ve got a great piece of technology, you can see the market and product opportunity, and you want to build a company around it … but how do you do it? And, what’s required to actually take it to market in the fast-moving and highly-integrated world around you? Gary Wetzel will share Form.io’s experiences from their first year of operations, and provide meaningful insights about the key success factors to commercializing a technology platform that integrates into other technology solutions.” #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 1, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
1:00PM-4:00PM
Community: UTD Spring Quick Pitch Competition Finals
Presented by the University of Texas at Dallas Entrepreneurship Club, join us to watch the Quick Pitch Finalists compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place. #DSW16 registration
Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St, Dallas, TX 75201
1:30PM-3:00PM
Gaming: Making a Game (Innerspace Post Mortem)
Basecamp Session Room 2 Mavs, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
2:00PM-4:30PM
Real Estate: Creative Spaces Bus Tour
Everyone will hop on a bus and tour vacant creative office space in the central Dallas area. This will include visiting a creative office in one building and then looking at shell or 2nd gen space that is available in the same building. Approximately room for 35 people.
Meet here – 1700 Pacific Ave. #DSW16 registration
1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
2:00PM-2:45PM
Health: Health Data: What Is It and What Do We Do With It?
This panel will explore the massive amount of data related to healthcare services and products. How is it captured, transmitted, and stored? Is it secure? Answers to these and other important questions will be shared.
SPEAKERS: Jon Mertz, Corepoint Health; Neil Smiley, Looback Analytics; and Dr. Bob Hendler, Parkland Health and Hospital System #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 3 Cowboys, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
3:00PM-3:45PM
Legal: How to Raise Money Legally Under the Securities Laws
Scott is a business transactions attorney with extensive experience handling complex business transactions, investment fund structuring, business entity formation, capital formation, debt/equity investments, mergers and acquisitions, angel investments, private equity, venture capital, exit strategies, sales of businesses and business interests, joint ventures, spin-offs and divestitures, entity conversions, reorganizations, recapitalizations, international commerce, offshore entities and asset protection, for a broad range of clients. #DSW16 registration
Attorney VENUE, 211 N Ervay St, Dallas, TX 75201
4:00PM-4:45PM
Legal: Ask-a-Lawyer with an IP Lawyer and a Business Lawyer
Kevin Vela focuses his practice in the areas of startups, corporate law, capital raises, investment funds, and real estate investment activities. Vela serves as general counsel for a number of small and mid-sized businesses, providing representation for business transactions, as well as day-to-day guidance on legal and operational issues. Vela regularly advises on corporate governance matters, private fund formations and M&A activities. John Lindsay is an engineer turned patent attorney, having a technical background in computer science, electronics, and chemistry. As a software guy, Lindsay’s journey started with the Commodore 64 and continues with recent dabbling in Android development and Hadoop for his patent pending vehicular traffic smoothing software system. In electronics, Lindsay’s journey started in school attempting to build a laser communication interceptor (a bug) and his patent pending work on a vehicle to vehicle signaling system. #DSW16 registration
Attorney VENUE, 211 N Ervay St, Dallas, TX 75201
4:00PM-4:45PM
Health: The Future of Wearables
Wearables have become a commodity, but where are they going and how will they improve healthcare? This panel will discuss the future of wearables and how they could influence our health.
SPEAKERS: Dr. Homero Rivas, Director of Innovative Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine; Preston Moxcey, Vice President/General Manager Wearable Technology at Fossil Group; and Scott Smith, CEO and Chairman of the Board at Socrates Health Solutions. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 2 Mavs, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
4:00PM-4:45PM
Fashion Promotion, PR, and Media Exposure
A moderated panel discussion for fashion entrepreneurs on when and why to get press, along with additional tips and tricks on how to get noticed for your brand. Additional topics of discussion will include affordable PR services, press releases, and media pitches. Discussing the perspective of media and editors will be Linden Wilson, Assistant Editor for PaperCity Magazine. Amy Power, President & CEO of The Power Group, and Jo Trizila, Founder & CEO of TrizCom PR. PitchPR services for entrepreneurs and startups will present the perspective from the publicists’ point of view. Leah Frazier, Editor in Chief of Inspire N Style Magazine will moderate. #DSW16 registration
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center Coworking Space, 311 N Market St. No. 200, Dallas, TX 75202
4:00PM-5:00PM
ARTpreneurship: Creative Financing 101
Learn effective uses of crowdfunding and crowd lending and practical steps to implement and see results. SPEAKER: Dr. Leticia Wright. #DSW16 registration
Basecamp Session Room 3 Cowboys, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
4:30PM-6:00PM
Real Estate: Final Happy Hour
This happy hour will take place immediately following the Creative Spaces Bus Tour. Our driver will drop us off at a Downtown venue, where we’ll have drinks, snacks and socialize . #DSW16 registration
Pop-up Coworking, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
5:00PM-6:30PM
IOT: Meet the Innovative IOT Startups of Dallas
Come enjoy drinks, and meet the innovative startups in the Dallas IOT community as we showcase their companies and amazing products. During the event, hear from the startups themselves as they give you their 60 second pitch. #DSW16 registration
20th Floor, 1910 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
5:00PM-6:00PM
Happy Hour @ Chase
Basecamp 1700 Pacific Ave, 1700 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
5:00PM-7:00PM
Health: Startup Showcase Happy Hour
Join us for a snack and a drink while you check out awesome North Texas healthcare startup companies: Cloud 9, Gingercube, OBAA, Siple Interact, Vaulter, and Vidas Sanas. #DSW16 registration
Kowork, 400 North St. Paul Street #900, Dallas, TX 75201
6:00PM-8:00PM
Ignite DFW
Erik Jonsson Central Library Auditorium, 1515 Young St, Dallas, TX 75201
6:30PM-8:00PM
Social Entrepreneurship: The Happy Hour Social Showcase
Stop by The Grove, Dallas for a glass of wine (or two), a few quick bites, and learn about some of the amazing social enterprises and nonprofits in our region. Hosted by Cause Studio and The Grove, Dallas. #DSW16 registration
The Grove, Dallas Coworking, 501 Elm St. No. 450, Dallas, TX 75202
8:30PM-10:00PM
Wrap Party
The wrap up of what is sure to be the best week ever, in the biggest building in Dallas. #DSW16 registration
72nd Floor, 901 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202
SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2016
8:00AM-12:00PM
Family: Dallas Young Makers Club
The Dallas Young Makers Club is a nonprofit community educational organization based in Dallas. The Club is committed to helping students age 8-18 in the Dallas area expand their minds and skills by creating things instead of just buying things. #DSW16 registration
Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St, Dallas, TX 75201
10:00AM-3:00PM
Gaming: Game Day / Gaming Lounge
All-day celebration of gaming and a showcase of local independent games. #DSW16 registration
20th Floor, 1910 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
9:00AM-10:00AM
Family: Coffee Chat for Startups with Families
Join us for an informal time of coffee and conversation with other families who are just crazy enough to believe they can follow their dreams and risk it all. Discussion will be lead by John and Amber Backes. John is co-founder of Motive Accelerator, a former DEC mentor, and an active member of the Dallas Startup Scene. He will be leaving for FullStack Academy in NYC this spring. Come ask why. Amber is the host of The Startup Families Podcast. A proud mompreneur, she takes both of her roles very seriously. #DSW16 registration
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center Coworking Space, 311 N Market St #200, Dallas, TX 75202
10:00AM-10:45AM
Family: Stretch, Move & Expand your body before you challenge your mind
Epiphany DanceArts will be teaching a fun and interactive movement workshop designed for all ages and skill levels. They are a professional contemporary dance company whose mission is to create and perform their unique DanceArt through productions, workshops, and Artistic Outreach in order to engage audiences with the beauty and joy of movement. KIND Snacks will stretch and challenge our bodies with an invigorating yoga session. Mats will be available but feel free to bring your own. From the healthy snacks they make to the way they work, live, and give back, their focus is on making the world a little kinder, one snack and act at a time (no arm-twisting here, promise). One simple belief underpins it all: There’s more to business than just profit. This belief inspired them to start the KIND Movement – their mission to spread and celebrate kindness. #DSW16 registration
19th Floor, 750 North St. Paul Street, Dallas, TX 75201
10:00AM-11:30AM
Social Entrepreneurship: So You Want to Start a Nonprofit… Now What?
Join award-winning nonprofit expert Kimberly O’Neil, founder of Cause Studio for an in-depth discussion on what it takes to not only start, but sustain, a nonprofit organization. #DSW16 registration
The Grove, Dallas Coworking, 501 Elm St #450, Dallas, TX 75202
Fashion: Show Me the Money: Funding or Investors for Your Business, When and How
A panel discussion with experts discussing self-funding, when or how to seek investors, what investors are looking for in small business start-ups, and equity crowdfunding. Panel includes Wendi McGowan-Ellis of Wendistry, Ari Rastegar of Rastegar Capital, Stephen Hays of Deep Space Ventures, and Bobby Katoli of Mass Catalyst.
Kowork, 400 North St. Paul St. No. 900, Dallas, TX 75201
10:00AM-11:00AM
Family: How to Balance Your Startup with a Family Workshop Lead By Tiffany Fulcher
Hi, There. I’m Tiffany Fulcher, The Ultimate Mompreneur and Business Coach! I work with women entrepreneurs to help them build profitable businesses and lead purposeful lives. I am CEO and founder of Momspace an online community devoted to the training and development of Mompreneurs and their children. In addition to Momspace, I run a software development company called Marcole with my husband Fredrick and I am a mom to 3 little heartbeats! In my experiences as a business coach I have had the pleasure of developing startup and growth plans for both large entities and small businesses. I created MomSpace as a opportunity to leverage all of my experiences as an entrepreneur to help women discover their strengths, thrive as a business owner, & use the gifts to make an impact on the world. If you are searching for direction in your business, seeking out ways to grow and expand, or just starting out but don’t know where to begin I would love to work with you.
Dallas Fort Work, 211 N Ervay St. No. 900, Dallas, TX 75201
10:00 am -noon
11:00AM-12:30PM
ARTpreneurship: Arts & Innovation
Learn how creativity transforms business and sustainability. Speakers: Katherine Wagner, Chesley Antoinette, Erica Felicella, and James Hart. #DSW16 registration
Dallas Fort Work, 211 N Ervay St #900, Dallas, TX 75201
1:00PM-2:00PM
Family: Navigating the Startup World as a Single Parent
Panel discussion led by Justin Nygren with Ashley Stanley, Lamont Aldridge, Hope Obriabure-King and Erika Newsome. Balancing life with kids and a startup is hard. Doing it as a single parent requires a super power. Come learn from these dynamic superheroes how they are surviving and thriving as in the startup community.
CHILDCARE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST 10 KIDS TO SHOW UP. PROVIDED BY BLACKTIE BABYSITTING. #DSW16 registration
The Grove, Dallas Coworking, 501 Elm St #450, Dallas, TX 75202
1:00PM-3:00PM
Family: Fun with Coding – Hands on Workshop
Come meet Bold IDEA. The ideaSpark program is a direct response to the broad, global accessibility of technology and the seemingly complex issues in our community, from poverty and disease to gender equality and access to clean water. It is also an opportunity to raise a generation of problem solvers, who are already more connected to the world around them than generations before them. Lemonade Day Greater Dallas is Empowering Today’s Youth to Become Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs. Each child that registers receives material that teaches them the lessons of Lemonade Day like creating budgets, setting profit-making goals, serving customers, repaying investors, and giving back to the community. Along the way, they acquire skills in goal-setting, problem-solving, and gain self-esteem critical for future success. They keep all the money they make and are encouraged to spend some, save some, and share some with the charity of their choice. Walk through their new gamification app that teaches children to build a business plan.
Nepris – Connecting Industry to Every Classroom: Come learn how Nepris works by connecting with one of the co-founders who will be using their system to talk with us from Austin.
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center Coworking Space, 311 N Market St #200, Dallas, TX 75202
1:15p-2p
4:00PM-4:45PM
Health: Healthcare Application Development
What’s different about developing technical solutions for healthcare? This panel will discuss what is different, as well as some tips for how to approach those differences. #DSW16 registration
SPEAKERS: Sean Bruton, VP Product Management at HOSTING; Erik Cardenas, Head of Operations & Technology at Everly Well; Nake Sekander, CTO at Physmodo; Don Archer, CTO at ACA Express; and Bentley Davis, CTO at CancerGene Connect.
MODERATOR: Matt Taylor, Developer at ThyssenKrupp Elevator.
Health Wildcatters, 211 North Ervay, Dallas, TX 75201
4:00-6:00p
We hope you will enjoy Dallas Startup Week 2016!