NewCo Austin 2017: Full Schedule

8:30am CDT

Everybody Helping

Limited Capacity seats available

90% of all donations come from 10% of donors

What if more people supported great non-profits? What if you stopped donating money and started providing meals or planting trees every month? What do you think would happen?

Presenters

Scott McElroy

Founder, CEO, Everybody Helping

Host Companies

Everybody Helping

Everybody Helping is a better way to support the causes you love. Subscribe to great non-profits, measure your personal impact data, and get the monthly updates you want, how you want them.

Wednesday June 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Everybody Helping Front Steps, 500 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701

Non-Profit, General

Neighborhood East

1:00pm CDT

Dumpster Project

Limited Capacity seats available

Tiny homes won't save the planet, but dumpsters will

Our session will involve a site tour of our Dumpster house and can also include a tour of the Huston-Tillotson University campus including a variety of sustainability projects including rooftop solar, food garden, rain garden, greenhouse, and more.

Presenters

Karen Magid

Co-Director, Dumpster Project

Amanda Masino

Director, The Dumpster Project

Host Companies

Dumpster Project

The Dumpster Project invites learners of all ages to rethink sustainability through the quirky task of turning a dumpster into a home. As we investigate the impacts of modern life, we will learn how a happy healthy (dumpster) home can help us have a happy healthy planet. The playful... Read More →

Wednesday June 21, 2017 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Dumpster Project 900 Chicon St.

Education, General

Neighborhood East

5:30pm CDT

Chiron Health

Limited Capacity seats available

A Look Inside the Brave New World of Telemedicine

While healthcare has historically lagged behind other industries in terms of technology adoption, something interesting is brewing in physician offices across the country. Patients are now demanding convenient access to care, and healthcare providers are beginning to adopt remote care technologies at a remarkable clip. This session takes a deep dive into the brave new world of video-based medicine. A tour of Chiron Health’s east side office will be followed by a lively discussion and live demo by Founder & CEO, Andrew O’Hara.

Presenters

Andy O'Hara

CEO, Chiron Health

Host Companies

Chiron Health

Chiron Health is a modern telemedicine platform that allows physicians to see their patients over secure video and receive full reimbursement.

Wednesday June 21, 2017 5:30pm - 6:15pm CDT
Chiron Health 3000 E Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78702

Health, General

Neighborhood East
Directions/Parking Attendees are welcome to park in the front lot of the building, located directly off of Cesar Chavez. For overflow parking, please use the lot located off of Linden St (directly across from Lustre Pearl) or street parking in the area.
Food & Beverage We will be providing bar snacks, as well as, beer and wine.
Swag Koozies for your beer

5:30pm CDT

The Refinery

Limited Capacity seats available

Fostering Community for Creatives

Join us for a panel discussion on fostering Austin's ecosystem of innovative work spaces, collaborative gatherings and thoughtfully curated events. Enjoy craft adult beverages, nibbles and networking with fabulous people!

Moderator: Hayley Swindell | The Refinery, Founder & Creative Director
Panelists:
- Matt McDonnell | Notley Ventures, Partner | Representing the Center for Social Innovation
- Stephanie Gutierrez, Co-Founder | FosterATX
- Kelly Stocker
- Sourced Craft Cocktails

Moderators

Hayley Swindell

Founder & Creative Director, The Refinery

Host Companies

The Refinery

The Refinery is a shared creative studio and event venue that provides the resources and connections that make Austin's thriving creative businesses possible.

Wednesday June 21, 2017 5:30pm - 6:15pm CDT
Owen's Garage 1408 E. 13th Street

Hospitality/Tourism, General

Neighborhood East
Food & Beverage Nibbles: Pita ships & hummus by Verts | Beverages: Local beer & vino + Cocktails! Tejos Palomas made w/ Don Julio Silver and Strawberry Fields made w/ Tito's Vodka
Swag The Refinery + Progress Coffee Bags

5:30pm CDT

PopUp Play

Limited Capacity seats available

Changing Trends, Customization and the Future of Consumer Engagement

With rapidly changing consumer preferences, brands must build direct relationships with the customers to stay relevant and thrive. Brands such as Nike and Coke and categories from furniture to apparel are introducing custom design experiences to build those relationships and access that revenue. In our NewCo session, we’ll host a fireside chat about opportunities available to brands through custom product experiences, changing consumer preferences, and what they mean for the future of businesses across industry verticals. Additionally, we’ll have a live demo of our flexible custom design software for attendees to see our platform at work.

Presenters

Bryan Thomas

CEO & Co-Founder, PopUp Play

Host Companies

PopUp Play

PopUp Tech (from PopUp Play) makes it easy for brands to engage customers and lift revenue with custom product experiences. Our patented turnkey solution enables consumer brands to take advantage of the customized product trend without expensive investments in design software or low... Read More →

Wednesday June 21, 2017 5:30pm - 6:15pm CDT
PopUp Play 501 Pedernales St. Building 1A

Maker/Manufacturer, General

Neighborhood East
Directions/Parking We are located at 501 Pedernales Street Building 1A. There is free street parking surrounding the building, and you can enter through the open iron gates. We will have a sign hanging outside to direct visitors. Enter the building through the glass door on the right, and our session will be hosted on the first floor of the building.