James Laughlin
You are your own master, you make your future. Therefore discipline yourself as a horse-dealer trains a thoroughbred.

Come prepared with:
1. $20 entry fee (in cash)
2. General idea and format of what you want to enter into the competition -- your own product, a single affiliate site, a campaign...whatever.
3. Your questions and concerns of what you need to make this happen.

A pirate’s celebration ain’t nothin’ without a motherload of sea shanties, grub, ale, ‘n rum, which we be providin’, so all this party be needin’ is some fellow pirates! So if yer no yellow bellied landlubber then ye best be joinin’ us to partake in our festivities and a thunderin’ good time.

Make ye mark that ye be attendin’ by...

  DOWNLOAD THE MAP HERE http://baer.ly/startupcrawlmap   SXSW Interactive badges are available starting at 11am on Thursday, March 8th. You’ll have the badge but most events don’t start until the next day so... now what?Why not stop by for a quick beer, game, snack or just say hi at one of the many downtown tech companies from 4pm to...

The First Meetup of Passive Income Austin - friends helping friends learn about how to develop passive income. For some, it's a little fun money. For others, it's a career/lifestyle. And for others, it's a way to make sure their basic needs are met so they can pursue their true passion: music, art, a startup, whatever.

We do cover...

We created a FB page to facilitate all of us communicating, networking, volunteering & donating to the wildfire victims who need us more than ever!

To "Like" our PAGE and help us out, click here>>

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-Wildfire-Disaster-Relief-Connect-Page/247274128641545

We are collecting water, gatorade,...

I've created the Global Act of Compassion Day in the hopes of achieving one goal: That each person perform one good action for someone else without asking for anything in return.

No, holding the door open for someone or complimenting them on their attire does not count, though they are nice gestures. Let's go a little bit larger than...

RSVP here and I (@JacquelinesLife) will bring you a cupcake, Plancast sticker and give you a hug sometime between the 25th and 29th.

To help me with logistics, please make a comment about where you normally spend your days (ex: N, S, E, W Austin). You must be within the Austin area at some point between the 25-29 (sorry Round Rockers and Cedar...

The second annual Tech Cocktail SXSW will kick off the third annual SXSW Accelerator program and showcase 30+ early stage startups for an evening of conversation. The event is aimed at better connecting, educating and amplifying the SXSW Interactive community.

Join us for an evening of fun mingling with other technology enthusiasts, innovators,...

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...

Join us in person for our annual Live Diggnation in Austin at SXSW (you know what that means - beer, magic and the best kind of debauchery!). Also appearing is resident magician Brian Brushwood of Scam School, Indie rock duo Bad Veins, and our favorite nerd-tastic musician, DJ Mike Relm! So if you're in Austin for all the SXSW goodness, or you...

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...

The word "community" is becoming so overused that it is beginning to lose its meaning. Many businesses apply that word to their customers without understanding the value of true community. But you are different. You understand there is a difference between fans and family. Let's get our hands dirty, explore these differences, and...

Come get some poolside food and drinks (including Veev cocktails) at the Klout #Krib for SxSW. The UserVoice Challenge Cab will be shuttling as many people to the event as possible for free – AND giving out nifty prizes. If you can’t get in the challenge cab, we’ll also have a limo for additional transport.

UPDATE: We're excited to...

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...

Let's start SXSW right with a yearly tradition - predrinks at the Driskill hotel bar.

Every year at SXSW we start off the weekend with a couple relaxing drinks in the historic Driskill hotel bar. If you've never been there's no time like the present to get in on this tradition. Stay as long as you want, there are no rules. Its just...

In this Ignite we’ll ask 16 experts in their fields to look ahead 10 years and help us understand how our every day lives will be affected by advances in technology and society. This will be an official SXSW event promoted in the booklet and directory. Anyone with a SXSW badge can attend without a ticket but we still would appreciate if you would...

Conventional wisdom says that farmers aren't "wired." The only truth in this statement is that they aren't spending much time on desktop computers - in fact, the majority of their computing is done on mobile devices. Farmers are becoming increasingly dependent on wireless technology, from tweeting about industry issues, checking...

South by Southwest (SXSW) is a combination of film, interactive and music festivals & conferences that take place every March in Austin, Texas.

Kick off the crazy week with a gigantic beer at the Big Ass Social Happy Hour! Austinites know how to party and if you're from out of town, you would be remiss if you didn't come to the LOCALS' party!  Where: The BelmontWhen: March 10, 2011 at 6:30 until a million o'clockWho: EVERYONE is invited and you don't need no...

This is our most popular happy hour of the year, sponsored this year by Microsoft and Spiceworks. No SXSW badge required, but you must register to attend, as this event will sell out.

SXSW Interactive badges are available starting at 11am on Thursday, March 10th. You’ll have the badge but official events don’t start until the next day so... now what?

Why not stop by for a quick beer, game, snack or just say hi at one of the many downtown tech companies from 4pm to 10pm?

You’ll be in good company, because 150...

Agenda, speaker and registration info coming January 2011.

Join us at ACL Live at The Moody Theater for the Texas Social Media Awards. We'll honor this year's winners and announce the overall winner.

Doors open at 7:00 p.m.*

Awards presentation at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Concert around 10:00 p.m.

Meet this year's nominees and watch for the top 25 to be announced in early March at...