Where to find Backstage Capital and Runner at SXSW
The rumors are true: we’re going to SXSW!
Arlan Hamilton, founder at Backstage Capital and Runner, is speaking on a number of panels throughout SXSW. You’ll also be able to hear from Backstage Capital portfolio founders like Melanie Cristol of Lorals, Jasmine Crowe of Goodr and others.
We’re taking a page from Lightship Capital’s playbook and providing y’all with a guide of where to find us. One event we’re sure you won’t want to miss is Arlan’s panel, “Why She Invested: Gems for Future FoodTech Founders. But here’s where you can catch all of the action at SXSW.
Saturday, March 12
Arlan Hamilton will be speaking about Runner, food resilience, access and equity at Food Tank’s Future of Food event.
Time: 11:30am CT
Where: SXSW Center at 1400 Lavaca Street
Audience info: Free with RSVP. No badge required.
Arlan Hamilton will discuss funding and venture capital alongside Hello Seven’s Rachel Rodgers.
Time: 5pm CT
Where: Inc. Founders House, 201 Brazos Street
Audience info: Founders only. Request an invite here. No badge required.
Sunday, March 13
Arlan Hamilton will speak about investing, diversity in venture capital and supporting entrepreneurs in building impactful companies. Other panelists include Wolf Starr of Atlas Sourcing Partners, Densil Porteous of Pride Fund and Kelli N Jones of Sixty8 Capital.
Time: 1pm CT
Where: Michigan House, 75 1/2 Rainey Street
Audience info: SXSW badge required
✨✨ Why She Invested: Gems for Future FoodTech Founders✨ ✨
Get a glimpse into the mindset of Arlan Hamilton and what drives her investment decisions. Arlan will be joined by three Backstage headliners, Planet FWD founder Julia Collins, Goodr founder Jasmine Crowe and Journey Foods founder Riana Lynn. They’ll talk about navigating changing markets, raising funding, hype cycles and more.
Time: 4pm CT
Where: Hilton Austin Downtown, Salon C
Audience info: SXSW badge required
Monday, March 14
Less Talk, More Tools for an Inclusive Workforce
What: Arlan Hamilton will talk about the future of work with Future for Us’s Sage Ke’alohilani Quiamno and The Mentor Method’s Janice Omadeke, a Backstage Capital headliner.
Time: 10am CT
Where: Hilton Austin Downtown, Salon H
Audience info: SXSW badge required
Backstage Capital Headliners at SXSW
A handful of our portfolio companies will also be at SXSW. Some are featured in the panels with Arlan, listed above. You can find the others below.
Fairness for Black, Latinx & Female Entrepreneurs
Pilotly founder James Norman and Lightship Capital General Partner Candice Matthews Brackeen will explore how and why funding gaps still exist for underestimated founders.
When: March 11, 2:30pm CT
Where: Hilton Austin Downtown, Salon F
Audience info: SXSW badge required
Bandwagon founder Harold Hughes and Shondra Washington of TBC Capital are bringing their weekly audio show in person.
When: March 12, 10am CT
Where: Hilton Austin Downtown, Room 408
Audience info: SXSW badge required.
Transforming Caregiving: A Profession for All Ages
CareAcademy founder and CEO will discuss innovation in the caregiving space.
When: March 12, 11:30am CT
Where: The LINE, Topaz Ballroom 1–2–3
Audience info: SXSW badge required
Solving the Black Founder Puzzle
Courtney Caldwell of Shear Share will discuss the racial wealth gap and share her entrepreneurial insights along with Jim Anderson, head of Google for Startups, and other founders.
When: March 13, 10am CT
Where: Hilton Austin Downtown, Salon G
Audience info: SXSW badge required
Creating for Your 100 True Fans
Maven co-founder Wes Kao will discuss how successful creators focus on quality and developing meaningful connections with their fans.
When: March 13, 10am CT
Where: JW Marriot, Salon 2–4
Audience info: SXSW badge required
You Put What WHERE?! Introducing New Sex Products
Lorals founder Melanie Cristol will discuss product development in the sex and intimacy market alongside Lioness founder Liz Klinger and others.
When: March 13, 4pm CT
Where: Austin Marriott Downtown, Ballroom DEF
Audience info: SXSW badge required
Niche No More: Reinventing Healthcare for All
Spora Health founder Dan Miller will speak on a panel about the healthcare system and how his startup is working to better serve the health needs of people of color.
When: March 14, 11:30am CT
Where: Austin Marriott Downtown, Waterloo Ballroom 4
Audience info: SXSW badge required
