On Friday, the ultimate crossroads of music, film, technology and entrepreneurship kicks off in Austin, TX. But if you're an entrepreneur who is navigating the SXSW Austin Convention Center for the first time, nine days of industry panels and meet-and-greet events can easily be overwhelming and, at worst, incredibly unproductive.
Don't wait until next year to make great use of South by Southwest. We asked six successful young entrepreneurs for their best advice on how to meet other influencers and make SXSW well worth it for both your personal brand and your business.
Is SXSW a good place to meet other entrepreneurs? How do you do it right to get the most value for your buck?
1. Research a Plan of Action
- Lisa Nicole Bell, Inspired Life Media Group.
2. Attend With an Open Mind
- Aaron Schwartz, Modify Watches.
3. Research Some Tech Lingo
- John Hall, Digital Talent Agents.
4. Set Up in Hot Spots
- Thursday Bram, Hyper Modern Consulting.
5. Drop into the Driskill Hotel!
- Michael Margolis, Get Storied.
6. Leave Room for Spontaneity
