Roadmap to a Successful Startup Week!

Roadmap to a Successful Techstars Startup Week Dallas

Step 1 : Register

Congrats! If you’re reading this, you’ve made it to Techstars Startup Week Dallas. Make sure you “officially” register by signing up on Eventbrite.

Step 2 : Build Your Schedule

There’s over 100 events during the week - and unless you have the ability to clone yourself - the next best thing is to build your schedule in advance! You can find all sessions and events on Sched under ‘Techstars Startup Week Dallas 2018’ or on our webpage under the 'Registration' tab. The Sched App is available for iPhone and Android users.

Daily Schedule
8am - 9am: Breakfast
9am - 12pm: Morning Sessions
12pm - 1pm: Lunch
1pm - 5pm: Afternoon Sessions
5pm - 6pm: Happy Hour
6pm - 10pm: Special Events

Step 3 : Explore Your Options

We’ve partnered with Maply so you never have to miss a thing! Access a crowdsourced map for finding and sharing what’s happening nearby. See events happening all over the city and find out where all the hot spots are. The Maply App is available for iPhone and Android users.

Step 4 : Head to Chase Basecamp at Ross Tower

Chase Basecamp is the official HQ of Techstars Dallas Startup Week. This year, we are located at Ross Tower (500 N Akard St., Dallas,TX 75201). Downtown can be a hassle to navigate, but we’ve got you covered!

If you're driving...
Park at one of the three garages around Ross Tower, or use https://dallas.bestparking.com/ to find the best rates.

If you're ride share...
Use the code DSW18 to get 35% off your ride with Lyft to and from Chase Basecamp.

If you're using public transit...
Exit the DART Line at Akard Station..

If you're using bike share...
Download the Ofo App and ride their bikes for FREE all week! The Ofo App is available for iPhone and Android users.

Step 5 : Make Sure You're on the Right Floor

This year, Chase Basecamp is bigger and better than ever! Don’t get lost wondering the 43 Floors, use this guide to find your sessions.

LOBBY
-Registration
-Coworking

FL 13
-Meals
-Coffee
-Mentor Sessions
-Media
-Interviews
-VIP Lounge
-Workshops
-Volunteer HQ

FL 14
-Stage A (Main)
-Stage B
-Stage C
-Sessions
-Expos

FL 43
-Happy Hours
-Special Events

Step 6 : Connect to WiFi

Save your data, connect to the WiFi! No passwords necessary.

Networks
Lobby
Lounge
Floor 14

Step 7 : Get Work Done
*This step is optional

Capital Factory and The DEC are providing coworking on the ground floor of Chase Basecamp all week long! So put it those headphones, grab a cup of coffee, and get that inbox down to 0. Or just take a break to soak in all the valuable information you receive!

Step 8 : Network [aka Party]

One of the best parts of Techstars Startup Week Dallas? Meeting other members of the Dallas-Fort Worth Community. We have a party every night to make this process a little bit easier.

Monday (April 2nd) - Official Launch Party

Tuesday (April 3rd) - Dallas New Tech + DSW Keynote

Wednesday (April 4th) - State of Entrepreneurship

Thursday (April 5th) - UTD Startup Intern and Career Fair

Friday (April 6th) - Keynote Women's Brunch

Friday (April 6th) - Wrap Party at Four Corners Brewery

Step 9 : Post About It

Document your experience at Techstars Startup Week Dallas with the following social media handles and hashtags!

Social Media
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @dfwstartupweek @dallasstartupweek
#DSW18 #dallasstartupweek

Step 10 : Rest, Recharge, Repeat

We’re sad that Techstars Startup Week Dallas is only a week, but we hope you’ll join us for #DSW19!