Howdy, Austin.

Welcome to Austin Founders Feed, your weekly behind the scenes glance at the fastest growing entrepreneurship community in the country.

South by Southwest is upon us! We plan to be out almost every day at events, we hope to see you out there. If you want our best recommendations for what to do, be sure to check out our AFF South by Southwest guide!

This is one of the best opportunities all year to network, get funding, and grow your business!

Here’s everything that’s happening this week:

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Top 3 Featured Events - Special events and discounts for our community

  1. SideHustle Live (Mar. 18th) - $5 off with our exclusive code “AFF5”.

  2. Wishbone Advisory’s Marketing Innovators Happy Hour (Mar. 18th) - Escape the hustle and bustle of SXSW (FREE).

  3. Say This Not That - Online Workshop (Mar. 30) - Only $7 if you use the code “AFF20”. (Tickets are usually $27, this is the biggest discount we’ve been able to get you so far!)

Let’s get to it.

— Warren

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Local News
📰 The $37M CRM that Predicts who’s Ready to Buy

Austin’s Luxury Presence just raised $37M to build out a CRM for high-performing real estate agents.

The round includes $22M in equity (led again by Bessemer Venture Partners with participation from NextEquity, GSBackers, TPC, and Adam & Jade Mills) plus a $15M debt facility from J.P. Morgan.

The problem with traditional CRMs is that they’re glorified filing cabinets. They…

  • demand constant manual data entry

  • mostly exist to organize contacts

  • rarely help you increase revenue without extra tools and effort

Agents end up doing the work… while the CRM just stores it.

Luxury Presence is trying to flip that. Last year, agents using its platform reportedly closed $450B+ in transactions across 400K+ listings.

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“‘proptech winter‘ is facing an ‘optimistic change of season,‘ and Luxury Presence is the vanguard“

—Luxury Presence

Luxury Presence unites agent’s:

  • contacts

  • social media followers

  • communication history

  • website activity

With 3rd party data to enhance every relationship in real-time.

The result is a focused daily feed: who matters today, why they matter, and the exact action to take next.

Behind the scenes, the system updates property records, tracks life events like job changes, and predicts net-worth shifts to surface who’s most likely to enter the market.

At Austin Founders Feed we’re bullish on face-to-face relationships. As AI gets more capable, the human touch becomes the real differentiator. The play is to offload everything that doesn’t require you—admin, research, prioritization—so your time goes to the high-leverage conversations that close deals and build trust.

This Edition’s Partner
Wishbone Advisory’s Marketing Innovators Happy Hour (Mar. 18)

  • 🎟️ FREE (RSVP Required)

  • 📍 March 18th - 5-7 PM @ Lazarus Brewing Co. Airport Blvd.

  • 👉️ Reserve your spot here

Escape the hustle and bustle of SXSW and join Wishbone Advisory for a revitalizing happy hour.

ATX Marketing Innovators Series is a casual, in-person networking event for Austin founders, operators, eCommerce leaders, investors, and marketers.

Join some of Austin’s most forward thinking operators and swap notes on what’s actually working (and what isn’t): GEO strategies, eCommerce listing automation, workflow acceleration, AI-powered marketing operations.

Walk away with actionable tactics you can put to work the very next day.

P.S. Wishbone Advisory is also offering a free 15-minute eCommerce strategy consultation for founders who want expert feedback — leave with crystal clear clarity and next steps.

📆 Grab your slot —> here

Announcement
AFF’s Networking Field Guide

At Austin Founders Feed, our mission is to bring people together in person to facilitate business growth. A huge part of that is actually connecting with the humans in the room once you show up.

We made this guide because most networking advice is either obvious ("be yourself!") or written by people who seem to enjoy networking naturally.

This is for everyone else.

The people who know events matter but still feel a little awkward walking into a room full of strangers.

The truth is, networking is a skill. Not a personality trait.

Some people pick it up faster than others, but everyone can get better at it with practice and a little preparation. Both Ken and I have watched people go from dreading events to genuinely looking forward to them, and the difference was never some magical confidence boost. It was having a system.

That is what this guide is. A system. Use the parts that work for you. Ignore the rest. But give yourself permission to be bad at this for a while. That is how every skill works.

The guide will be free for the first 20 people who download it with the code “AFFFIRST20” at checkout.

If you aren’t the first 20 to download this or if you just want to support our growth, you can still get a massive discount on the field guide through March with code “NETWORKING”.

Get the Networking Guide!

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Local News
📰 Austin Founder Feed’s First Coffee Meetup

Last week, we hosted our first Austin Founders Feed coffee meetup.

Ken and I were really excited by the turnout and enjoyed chatting with y’all. Some of you are building some really cool businesses here in Austin.

Companies who showed up:

  • Vendy Joy

  • Act With Nicole

  • Howdy

  • What’s Weird ATX

  • SideHustle Live

  • 5 O’Clock Somewhere

  • Austin Young Professionals Network

  • happyhopper

  • Longitude Financial Planning

Thanks to everyone who came out, we look forward to hosting another meetup again soon!

Special shoutout to Teal House / Fast Friends for allowing us to use their space!

Resources from Austin Founders Feed
Our Top Resources for you

In this brand new section we’ll include all of our resources and announcements that we’re building to help support the AFF community. We’re working hard to aggregate resources that get you closer to your business goals.

Top Free Resources:

  1. SXSW Non Ticket Holder Guide (link) - Every year, dozens of free and low-cost events pop up around SXSW that are specifically designed for founders and operators who want the upside without the price tag. This is Austin Founders Feed’s curated list of free and cheap events happening during SXSW week that are actually worth your time.

  2. Austin Founders Feed Business Directory (link) - This is a database of some of the finest local businesses in Austin. Add your business to get on the radar of our 2,300+ founder network. All you have to do is to fill out THIS FORM.

  3. Austin Founders Feed Free Resource Guide (link) - Ken spent 100s of hours putting together 20+ pages of info on grants, educational resources, funding sources, and much more to help you get a competitive edge for your Austin local business.

From City Hall
Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee - 2/25/26

  • Public testimony: One speaker urged more regular air quality progress updates (like Water Forward reporting); another flagged Texas Gas “surprise bills” and asked the City to negotiate stronger customer protections in the franchise.

  • Austin Water (Walnut Creek WWTP): Briefing on expansion/modernization; construction started Oct 2025, targeted completion 2032; staff said Council will see an updated project authorization of ~$1.5B in March.

  • Austin Water financing: Staff plans to request EPA WIFIA loan authorization increase to $1B (up from prior approval) plus noted a $59M Texas Water Development Board loan approval; remaining funding via Austin Water revenue bonds; said the 5-year rate plan is not expected to change at this time.

  • Austin Water performance (Q2): Presented KPI dashboard (all “on track”) and FY25 contribution highlights (reclaimed water delivery, conservation savings/leak alerts, composting/biogas, load shifting with Austin Energy, wildlands stewardship).

  • Texas Gas franchise + ARR on-demand pickup: Resource Management Commission presented recommendations for the gas franchise (affordability, low-income assistance, audits, conservation program changes); Texas Gas said negotiations are ongoing and public meetings are being discussed. Austin Resource Recovery fielded questions on on-demand brush/bulk pickup, including concerns about reduced brush tonnage and wildfire mitigation.

Networking / Events

Entrepreneurs Social Calendar ←(Click here for Links to all events)

Ken will be on stage performing at Side Hustle Live. If you see him, come say hi! He will have a special gift for you.

This is what he looks like —> https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenjee/

SideHustle Live (Mar. 18th) - $5 off with our exclusive code “AFF5”.

Monday, Mar. 9:

  • Healthcare innovation Meetup - The Healthcare Innovation Meetup - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - 701 Brazos Street, Austin - Join in creating a healthcare community in Austin that is designed for fun, connection, collaboration, and growth. The event will start with a networking session where you meet people from all cross the healthcare field. After, multiple product showcases that are healthcare related. Last up there will be a further networking (Free).

  • March 9th Happy Hour - SMB Land - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM - 1300 E 4th Street, Austin - connect with others who are involved in SMB Land, whether that's owning, investing, operating, or buying small businesses. Today's conversation starter--where could AI tools make a difference for you? How so? (Free).

  • Momentum Monday - Momentum Coworking - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Lazarus on Airport - Quiet, focused productivity sprints broken up by 5 minute breaks for connection (Free).

  • Central Austin Toastmasters - Toastmasters - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM - Parish Hall, 2008 Justin Lane, Austin - Join in person or via Zoom to improve your public speaking and leadership skills (Free).

Tuesday, Mar. 10:

  • Scrappy Startups Meetup - Scrappy Startups - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - 720 Brazos St Ste B-710, Austin - A monthly event for aspiring founders and current business owners all over Austin. Each session focuses on practical, real-world tactics around building early, staying lean, and making smart financial decisions for you and your business (Free).

  • Starting Your Own Small Business with Vicky Valdez (Hybrid) - Austin Economic Development - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - 5202 E Ben White Blvd #Suite 300, Austin - A practical, certificate-eligible 3-hour session to help you go from “I want to start” to clear next steps, with room for real Q&A (Free).

  • Let’s Talk Business - Michelle D. - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM - 121 Pickle Rd, Austin - It’s a room for people who are building something whether that’s a company, a new direction, or a bigger version of themselves (Free).

  • Hays Commercial Meetup - Hays County Commercial Real Estate Opportunities Group - 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM - 303 Main St, Buda - Get together with developers, GCs, engineers, brokers, city leaders, investors, and service providers all in one room to surface the hard-earned lessons before they become change orders (Free).

  • Bitcoin & Coffee - Bitcoin Park Austin - 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM - 2110 S Congress Ave, Austin - Join for coffee, breakfast tacos, and Bitcoin conversation (Free).

Wednesday, Mar. 11:

  • SXSW ’26 | The International House Presents: Frequency - The International House - 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM - The Long Center, 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin - A high-impact kickoff convening founders, investors, and global partners—great for getting aligned before SXSW chaos and meeting people with real leverage (Free).

  • Ayana Rising: Women of the New Frontier - OWN App HQ / Chloe Capital + partners - 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM - 1114 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin - Panels + activations + founder-investor cocktail hour focused on venture-scale women founders—strong room if you want capital + ecosystem connections (Paid).

  • International House: Her Frequency | Female Founder Startup Showcase - The International House - 2:15 PM to 3:30 PM - The Long Center, 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin - Watch (or support) international women founders pitching at SXSW—good inspo and a solid place to meet ecosystem builders (Free).

  • International House SXSW: Founder Frequency | Global Pitch Competition - The International House - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM - The Long Center, 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin - Global pitch competition energy with founders and investors in one venue—great for spotting talent and making post-pitch connections (Free).

  • Comms + Creatives Networking Happy Hour - Content Bar - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM - Blue Suede, 1600 S 1st St Suite 120, Austin - Pre-SXSW happy hour for marketers, PR, creatives, and founders building modern brands—easy place to meet collaborators and content-minded operators (Free).

  • Pre-SXSW Tech Mixer - Christopher Carew - 6:45 PM to 9:00 PM - Austin - No agenda, just smart tech people connecting before SXSW—good for quick intros and setting up coffees for the week (Free).

  • The Healthcare innovation Meetup - Abhinav P. - 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM - 651 North Pleasant Valley Road, Austin - Whether you're an entrepreneur, engineer, clinician, or any other healthcare-related field, this meetup is open to you. Discover the newest innovations in med tech (Free).

  • Dinner with Entrepreneurs | Austin (Gold Tier Edition) - Ermantourage - 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM - East 6th Street, Austin - A cozy dinner with entrepreneurs to network + share experiences! This is for more established entrepreneurs (Paid).

  • Connecting Business Owners at Live Oak - Business Networking International - 7:45 AM to 9:15 AM - 9600 Escarpment Blvd, Austin - Surround yourself with driven, like-minded professionals who are passionate about business growth and building lasting connections (Free).

  • BXN North - Business eXchange Network - 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - 10515 N Mopac Expy NB, Austin - Connect with fellow professionals, foster business growth, and enjoy the interactive and referral-driven atmosphere of our group (Free).

Thursday, Mar. 12:

  • Physical AI: Robots, Agents, Superhuman, and Manufacturing - Texas Physical AI Builders - 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM - 2801 I-35, Austin - This premier afternoon event unites leading minds from embodied AI, robotics, autonomous systems, and industrial transformation with the world's top creatives, technologists, investors, executives, and innovators converging on Austin during SXSW's renowned Innovation Conference (Free).

  • Bookkeeping Workshop for Small Business (In-Person only) - Austin Economic Development - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM - 5202 E Ben White Blvd #Suite 300B, Austin - A certificate-eligible 4-hour workshop to get your books right—perfect if you want clean finances before taxes, hiring, or fundraising (Free).

  • The Future of Fashion at SXSW: The Next Fashion Stack - REFIND Events - 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Austin - Full-day fashion x commerce x community x tech with pop-ups, panels, and an evening runway—great for brand builders and consumer-tech folks (Paid).

  • Texas Futures Summit - Texas Futures Coalition x Palm Venture Studios - 1:30 PM to 9:00 PM - Austin - Cross-sector future-economy summit (tech, food, health, geothermal) with pitches and a “science fair” vibe—good for broad, high-quality networking (Free).

  • Physical AI Builders Showcase: Robots, Agents, Superhuman, and Manufacturing - Physical AI Builders - 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM - Austin - Robotics/embodied AI showcase with pitching and industry discussions—best if you want to meet builders and investors in physical AI (Paid).

  • Just Us: Community, Capital & Culture Mixer - DivInc - 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM - 360 Nueces St, Austin - Happy hour + panel for diverse founders/operators/investors—great for candid fundraising conversations and intentional networking (Free).

  • Startup Germany: Building the Future from Europe's Heart - de:hub Initiative - 2:45 PM to 3:30 PM - Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave #D, Austin - Learn why Germany is becoming a deeptech hub and meet the people building there—useful for cross-border partnerships and talent (Free).

  • 'Made in Austin' Official SXSW Showcase + Creative Hackathon - Soundcheck Live - 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM - Zilker Brewing Co., 1701 E 6th St, Austin - Creative hackathon (3–5 PM) + podcast + SXSW showcase—great collision of founders, creatives, and builders thinking about AI + live events (Free).

  • VIP: Visionaries in Innovation & Practice: Pamela York - Dell Med - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM - Dell Medical School (Health Learning Building Auditorium), 1501 Red River St, Austin - A strong life-sciences innovation room—ideal for meeting clinicians, researchers, and healthtech builders (Free).

  • Future in Focus: Meet Germany’s Top AI Startups - German Accelerator - 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM - Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave #D, Austin - Live pitches + networking with top German AI startups—great for partnerships, hiring, and investor-founder collisions (Free).

  • Pitch Roast Live SXSW - Pitch Roast Live - 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM - Pershing Hall, Austin - Shark Tank meets comedy roast—fun event with real pitch learning and a founder/investor crowd that’s easy to talk to afterward (Paid).

  • Founders N' Funders: SXSW VC Reverse Pitch - Founders N’ Funders - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Austin - VCs pitch you their theses—high leverage if you’re Seed/Series A and want to find aligned investors fast (Free).

  • Hiring Shouldn't Suck™ Dinner (Austin Edition) - Scalis.ai - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Austin - Curated dinner for recruiting/people ops leaders—great for relationship-building if hiring is part of your 2026 roadmap (Free).

  • Startup Germany Night @ SXSW 2026 - German Haus - 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM - Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave #D, Austin - Evening mixer energy at German Haus—good for meeting international founders and investors in a more social setting (Free).

  • BXN Westlake Networking Luncheon - Business eXchange Network - 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - 3201 Bee Caves Road, Austin - Connect with fellow professionals, foster business growth, and enjoy the interactive and referral-driven atmosphere of our group (Free).

  • Buda Networking and Coffee Hour - Business eXchange Network - 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM - 306 S Main St, Buda - Join us for some Networking and Coffee at Nates in Buda! Connect with other professionals and help grow your business (Free).

  • ABLE MONTHLY Meetings - Austin Business Leads Exchange - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM - 10515 N Mopac Expy NB, Austin - Join for a networking group with less "selling" to each other, and more genuine relationship building (Free).

  • Networking With Purpose - NetworkingATX - 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM - 126 E Ralph Ablanedo Dr, Austin - Join us for our South Austin NIA meeting at Chuy’s — a fun, energetic, and high-value networking experience designed for business owners and professionals who want real relationships and real results (Free).

Friday, Mar. 13:

  • Dream Boldly: Investors + Founders Rooftop & Global Launch Event - FIESTA Community - 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM - Austin - Experience the incredible future of AI business building with the global debut of Amiara, a $10k pitch competition, structured connection experiences, and an exclusive investor lounge all set against a breathtaking sunset view of the Texas Capitol building (Free).

  • 512 Networking - NetworkingATX - 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM - 4108 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin - This is your perfect chance to meet awesome people face-to-face, swap ideas, and build your network in a relaxed, friendly vibe. Whether you're looking to make new friends or find exciting opportunities, this in-person event is where the magic happens (Free).

  • FIESTA x Amiara: Dream Boldly - Founders, Investors, and ATX Newcomers - 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM - 203 W 10th St, Austin - This is not an open-bar free-for-all. It is a meticulously curated gathering. The person standing next to you could change the trajectory of your future (Free).

  • Roundtable: When Software Is No Longer the Product: Adapt or Be Replaced - Connecting the Americas - 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM - Fogo de Chão, 200 Congress Ave, Austin - Small-table strategy discussion (not an audience event)—great if you want high-signal convos about where software is heading (Free).

  • Annual SX Pitch and Run 🤠 - Pitch and Run ATX - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Codependent Cocktails + Coffee, 301 West Ave Ste 110, Austin - Run + coffee + founder intros—best “no-pressure” networking format during SXSW week (Free).

  • Mercury Pop-Up at SXSW: Built to Your Standards - Mercury - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Austin - Design-forward pop-up with a premium photo booth and giveaways—easy daytime stop to meet startup folks without needing a badge (Free).

  • Hail to the Innovators: University of Michigan at SXSW 2026 - University of Michigan - 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM - 716 Congress Ave, Austin - Panels + demos + innovation showcase with founders and corporate leaders—good for cross-university and corporate-startup connections (Free).

  • German Startup Showcase: Technology for a Better Life – Health & Empowerment - de:hub Initiative - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave #D, Austin - Curated health/empowerment innovation showcase plus networking—great for medtech/healthtech conversations (Free).

  • SxSDreaming - Founder Spotlight: Andy Keil (dreambase.ai) - Startuplandia.io - 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM - Austin - Invite-only lunch + PMF talk with a founder who’s deep in the trenches—ideal if you want sharper customer dev and iteration tactics (Free).

  • Midwest House at Inn Cahoots - Midwest House / Midwest vs The Rest - 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM - Inn Cahoots, 1221 E 6th St, Austin - All-day festival energy with panels, pitches, and culture—great if you want a wide mix of founders, creatives, and community builders (Free).

  • 🎉 Frontier House x LaFamilia VC Mixer @ SXSW '26 (unofficial) - LaFamilia Foundation x Eleven Wall Ventures - 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Austin - Curated founder/investor mixer with a strong VC presence—great for meaningful intros (plus tacos + music) (Paid).

  • Texas House - Texas House - 12:30 PM to 10:30 PM - 304 E 3rd St, Austin - A SXSW “hub” for business + culture + tech with daytime talks and nighttime experiences—good place to anchor meetings across the week (Free).

  • Amplitude's AI Cookout @ SXSW - Amplitude for Startups - 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM - RichesArt Gallery, 2511 E 6th St Unit A, Austin - Fireside chat + BBQ with founders/operators building in AI—solid for practical lessons and relaxed, high-quality networking (Free).

  • Pitch Roast Live SXSW 🤠 - Pitch Roast Live - 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM - Pershing Hall, 2415C E 5th St, Austin - Same concept, SXSW edition—learn from roasted pitches and meet founders/VCs in a fun, approachable setting (Paid).

Saturday, Mar. 14:

  • Happy Hour: PropTech, ConTech, Real Estate - Austin San Antonio Entrepreneurs - 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - TBD - Come mix, mingle, and connect with fellow investors, PropTech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and industry friends. Whether you're in town for SXSW or local to Austin, this is the perfect low-key spot to network, share ideas, and enjoy good vibes (Free).

  • AUSTIN SCIENCE NETWORK NIGHT - Austin Science Network - 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM - 111 E Cesar Chavez Street, Austin - Bringing you sense-making experiences and dialogue on key ideas with some of the finest minds and experts in Austin (Free).

  • Dinner with Entrepreneurs | Austin (Gold Tier Edition) - Ermantourage - 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM - East 6th Street, Austin - A cozy dinner with entrepreneurs to network + share experiences! This is for more established entrepreneurs (Paid).

  • Big Ballers: Dinner with Entrepreneurs | Austin (Giving Back Edition) - BarCada - 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Congress Avenue, Austin - Join for a cozy dinner with local entrepreneurs to network, share experiences, & make new connections while giving back to those in need (Paid)!

  • 5K Run/Walk with The Hustle x Founders Running Club - Founders Running Club x The Hustle - 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM - Edward Rendon Park, 1601–1999 Nash Hernandez Senior Rd, Austin - Run (or walk) with founders/investors, then coffee + brunch—one of the best networking formats during SXSW week (Free).

  • RedThreadX House | The LINE Austin | March 2026 - Red ThreadX - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (next day) - The LINE Austin, Austin - Curated SXSW learning + workshops + networking—good if you want to actually digest ideas instead of sprinting between parties (Free).

  • Founder Fest Austin - SXSW Edition - Kamp - 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Cabana Club, 5012 E 7th St, Austin - Brunch-party energy with panels + networking for Seed/Series A founders and VCs—great if fundraising is on your mind (Paid).

  • Camp Outlander X SXSW BBQ - Outlander VC - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Austin - Escape the panels: yard games, cold drinks, and founders/investors in a relaxed setting where real conversations happen (Free).

  • Join Soap & Glory, Tula, and Fluffi for Inclusivity in Beauty Panel + Mixer at SXSW - Fluffi + partners - 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM - Soho House Austin, 1011 S Congress Ave (Bldg 2, Suite 100), Austin - Panel + mixer on inclusivity as a growth lever—great if you’re in consumer/beauty, brand, media, or investing (Free).

  • OpenClaw Austin: Builders & Beers @ Mort Subite - OpenClaw - 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM - Mort Subite European Bar, 308 Congress Ave, Austin - Casual meetup for builders talking agents, automations, and distribution—come for high-signal convos and grab a drink early (Free).

  • Builders After Hours: Austin Happy Hour - Designer Fund Community Events - 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM - Austin - A design/product/founder-heavy room with food + drinks—great if you build products and want to meet top-tier design-minded operators (Free).

  • secret austin garden party - Andrew Yeung - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Austin - Approval-only founder/investor garden party—high-status networking if you can get in and want global-tech connections (Free).

Sunday, Mar. 15:

  • NachoTuesday: SXSW SaaS & AI Founder + Investor Happy Hour - NachoNacho - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Austin - Application-only happy hour for Seed+ SaaS/AI founders, investors, and tech media—great if you want concentrated, relevant connections (Free).

  • London Calling: Where pioneering ideas meet business opportunities - Here East x London & Partners + partners - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Hanghart, 208 W 4th St Unit D, Austin - Curated room for CEOs/investors exploring UK/London expansion and deals—strong if you want cross-border partnerships (Free).

  • Austin Speed Networking | NetworkNite | Business Professionals Event - NetworkNite - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Azul Rooftop, 310 E 5th St, Austin - High-volume speed networking—good if you want to meet a lot of people fast and don’t mind rapid-fire conversations (Free).

  • Drinks on James (SXSW) - Crowdstake - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Mort Subite European Bar, 308 Congress Ave, Austin - A relaxed, no-pitch founder/investor hang where your first drink is covered—great for real conversations that lead to follow-ups (Free).

  • GenJam: Use AI tools to create a Short Film! @ RTX House @SXSW 2026 - Machine Cinema - 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM - The LINE Austin, 111 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin - Hands-on 3-hour jam where you leave with a finished 30-second AI-made short film and a bunch of creator/builders in your network (Free).

  • Tech Carnival - Bulletpitch x Antler - 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM - Austin - Founder-led games + demos + networking—fun format that still puts you in front of early-stage builders and funders (Free).

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