THE SPORTS, TECH,
& VENTURE BRUNCH
@ SXSW
- Austin -
03.09.25
10 am - 2 pm
The Players Company, Plain Sight, and Midwest House are coming together to host an unforgettable experience curated for sports figures, growth-stage founders, and venture capitalists during SXSW.
We invite you to The Sports, Tech, and Venture Brunch happening in Austin, TX at The Riley Building - 315 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701.
Through VC presentations, informative panels, and curated networking, this event promises guests the ability to gain new insights, make lasting connections, and have lots of fun.
Interested in speaking or sponsoring? Email: james@plainsighthq.com
RUN OF SHOW
10:00 am: Brunch Cuisine, Bar, Music, and Connecting
Enjoy a delicious brunch spread, make new meaningful connections, and grab a drink from the bar.
11:00 am: Athletes as Investors
An intimate discussion around what it takes and what to expect when it comes to getting professional athletes on your cap table.
11:30 am: Investing In Community
A sitdown with a corporate leader, VC, and community builder about how they see return on investment from backing culture and communities.
12pm - Midwest Madness Pitch Competition
Watch some of the freshest startups across the region pitch in a March Madness style format for a chance to win a $10,000 cash prize!
1pm - The Athlete’s Edge
Explore how startup founders and executives can apply peak performance strategies in order to thrive in the high-stakes world of entrepreneurship.
Interested in speaking or sponsoring? Email: james@plainsighthq.com
Speakers and Special Guests
James Chapman
Plain Sight
Belvin Liles
ID Ventures
Sheldon Day
TPC | Commanders
Kristina Chapple
11Tribes VC
Stephanie Smellie
Patreon
Shalanda Armstrong
100KM Ventures
Sasha Seymore
Learn To Win
Patrick Anding
Perkins Coie
Elaina Paige Thomas
The Next Paige
Nick Wooters
Coya
Brandon Middleton-Prat
Wilson Sonsini
Morten Mueller
ATX Performance