Andrew Skotzko
I’m a curious entrepreneur living in Los Angeles. My passion is using technology to empower people and make things that matter.

Noah Kagan having driven marketing at Facebook, Mint & now every entrepreneur's favorite daily deal site: AppSumo will

EARBITS LA PRESENTS
a concert to raise funds for the Fender Music Foundation
GET TICKETS: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2213271956

RAFAEL MOREIRA in Magnetico
ALANA SWEETWATER
THE SOUL OF JOHN BLACK
Listen to the lineup: http://la.earbits.com/play/#/collections/los-angeles-earbits-la-presents

Earbits LA is proud to present our first concert...

Registration begins May 2nd @ noon.

That’s right. (mt) Media Temple is returning for the 7th year running and changing the scenery a bit. This year, we are throwing our famed (mt) Closing Party at one of the biggest venues in town, Stubbs. There will be food, drink, music you actually like and most importantly, a story to tweet to your friends. Get ready Austin!

What: (mt) SXSWi...

theMIX agency presents: #thePARTY 4 #thePEOPLE @SXSW 2011, featuring:
FRIENDLY FIRES | THE HOOD INTERNET | MILLIONYOUNG | SOSOSOON | + MORE

+ OFFICIAL RSVP/TICKETS: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/582005795
+ This event will reach capacity. Purchasing a pre-sale is the only way to guarantee entry.
+ Badges/wristbands welcome.
+ RSVP on Facebook:...

Don't miss this opportunity to network one last time or bid your final farewell at the party to end all parties — the Interactive Closing Party. Media Temple invites you to go out with a big bang.

Open Bar. Music. Smoking Patio. Free to the public.

Tokimonsta Performing!

RSVP at http://sxsw.villagevoicemedia.com/ by 3/13 to get on the list.
Get there early - RSVP does not guarantee admission!
UPDATE 3/4: The RSVP list is now closed! RSVPs on the Facebook Wall are not accepted.

21+ only.

Sponsored By:
Topless Robot
Nerd news, humor...

A little shin dig with 50 of our friends! Space is limited, so ask for an invite.

http://schedule.sxsw.com/events/event_IAP8355

* Must be on guest list. Add to Waitlist to request guest list access. Limited capacity. *

Silicon Beach at SXSW
Presented by Mingly

Request guest list access - http://siliconbeach.eventbrite.com

Join us for free drinks, demos and mingle with Southern California startups. Win an Apple TV!

Sponsored by: Startup Lawyer (@startuplawyer),...

The party everyone will still be talking about when SXSW 2011 is all said and done.

Whether or not you're from the Silicon Prairie, join the region’s up-and-coming entrepreneurs and innovators on Lanai’s beautiful rooftop lounge with drinks, DJ Bone Head, and of course, a few surprises!

RSVP: In order to receive an open bar wristband on...

  Come see what the future of social travel looks like- or just come prepared to drink and dance. Add your SXSW trip to Austin on your gtrot profile and tweet the shortlink to land on our VIP list.   (Rooftop Bar is partially indoors so come party rain or shine)   Fine print: You must be 21 or older to attend, and IDs will be checked at the...

#PitchSXSW

Join Canaan on the rooftop of ROIAL for tasty beverages, Royales with Cheese and a chance to meet and pitch the VCs behind Match.com, DoubleClick, SuccessFactors, Associated Content, Zoosk, Lending Club, Blip.tv, Blurb, Tremor Media, PrimeSense and Kabam.

GOT A BIG IDEA?
If you’re a hot startup looking for funding, and you’d like...

YOUR TIME IS NIGH. Austin Bacon Takedown, Part Deux!!! Last year was amazing. This year will be even more insaner!!!! Austin bacon cooks- raise your swords! We attack March 13 3PM at Emo’s !!!!

20 of the happiest local cooks will take bacon and transform it into the winningest of possible creations. Remember last year? We saw bacon tacos,...

I'll be giving a presentation at SXSW followed by a book signing at the SXSW bookstore:
http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/view/5551


I've confirmed the time -- it'll be at 12:30pm on the 13th.

The Mashable SXSWi House 2011 will break the mold of the traditional SXSWi events schedule. Working with SXSWi and our partner sponsors, we will create a two-day platform that will include private events, VIP networking hours and large open parties. From Sunday, March 13th to Monday, March 14th, Mashable will be hosting a combination of private...

INVITE ONLY - Calling all GEEKS, NERDS, and PIRATES!

We're throwing an invite-only party after we throw down some serious build/measure/learn talks at our SXSWi track, "The Lean Startup" on March 12th.

Are you geeky enough to pass our muster?

If you'd like to join our private post-party (say that 3 times quickly), apply...

The legendary Opening Party lives on in a top secret new location. Come see what new tricks frog design has up its sleeve at the biggest, baddest opening bash ever.

Our annual get together pulling in Ruby and Rails developers from all over the world. Sponsored by Gowalla, Capital Thought, PeopleAdmin, and Rackspace!

To enter, you'll need to answer a simple programming question.

SXSWi is right around the corner. Why not kick it off with a bang at the Official SXSWi Happy Hour sponsored by Razorfish?

Join us on Saturday, March 12th, 2011, from 6-8PM at the Phoenix (409 B Colorado St). DJ Hot Sauce will be spinning the tunes to get you in the mood to party. And the open bar means there will be plenty of free drinks. But...

tsy is headed to SXSW and we'd love to see you there! Join us at Venue 222 in the heart of downtown Austin for two full days and nights of DIY + Handmade + Music goodness. Stop by and get your hands dirty with upcycling tees into bags, painting shot glasses, screenprinting, handmade music, buttons, DJs, bands and more!

Stay after-hours as we...

Programs like Y Combinator have garnered much attention in the media. Many of the startups are highlighted and critiqued upon launch, but how do these programs fare over time? What lessons have graduates of Y Combinator learned in a post-Y Combinator world? How do they turn ideas into real businesses?

Speakers:
- Brian Chesky (Airbnb)
- Dane...

An official SXSW Interactive track on March 12th from 9:30am - 6:00pm, The Lean Startup SXSW is a full day of talks and sessions on lean startup methods led by entrepreneurs who are killin' it.

Too much junk in the trunk? Get rid of those startup love handles at SXSW with 500 Startups & Eric Ries.

AGENDA ANNOUNCED: Check out...

It's the fourth year of the best breakfast to open your SXSW weekend, and as usual Magnolia's Cafe is the place to start your SXSW experience in the company of friends, both new and old, at "The SXSW Social Breakfast." Everyone is welcome, this is an open invitation to share breakfast at one of Austin's greatest Cafe's...

Start your SXSW off right with some of the brightest minds in the business in one of the coolest new venues in Austin. You are invited to join Edelman Digital and friends for a night cap on Friday, March 11th from 10PM to 2AM at the W in Austin for an evening of casual conversations, cocktails and connections.

Austin DJs, Scorpio & Whiplash...