South by Southwest

SXSW 2013 lineup includes millions in venture capital

Mar 11, 2013

SXSW isn't just about music and tech. It's about money. Millions in venture-capital funds are sloshing around the conference in Austin, looking for start-ups to call home.

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At South by Southwest, techies are the new rock stars

Interview by

David Brancaccio

Mar 8, 2013

What was first known as an indie music gathering and then a music and film festival, starts out this year as very much an interactive, startup, new media hotspot.

Posted In: South by Southwest, Tech, texas, Austin

SXSW lets Austin homeowners cash in

Kate Archer Kent

Mar 14, 2012

Anyone headed to the South by Southwest festival needs a place to stay. For a price, Austin homeowners will move out for a week.

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SXSW kicks off as musicians struggle to become nerds

John Moe

Mar 13, 2012

Having your tech chops may be more important than being able to play "Stairway."

Posted In: sxsw, Music, apps, sorrow, South by Southwest

'Homeless Hotspots' from the ground level

Interview by

Kai Ryssdal

Mar 13, 2012

The "Homeless Hotspots" program unveiled at South by Southwest has ignited both outrage and support. But participants in the Front Steps homeless shelter say it's a beneficial program.

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'Homeless Hotspots' program sparks debate

Interview by

Kai Ryssdal

Mar 12, 2012

A controversial new experiment at South by Southwest puts Wi-Fi units in the hands of the homeless. Accused of condescension and exploitation, "Homeless Hotspots" creators hope the debate will encourage entrepreneurship and visibility.

Posted In: homeless hotspots, South by Southwest, wifi, wireless