AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwired - Mar 4, 2015) - RealMassive, the first data provider to deliver open access to commercial real estate, is announcing "March Fourth!" as the day we march, in step with the national and local commercial real estate industry as well as Austin's startup community during the first several weeks of March. As part of a company-wide mission to encourage innovation in commercial real estate, RealMassive will speak at, host and support over 13 key events.
UTEWeek - a week-long celebration of UT student entrepreneurs
March 8-12: University of Texas' Entrepreneurship Week 2015: RealMassive is the Title Sponsor of this event, which aims to connect UT's student entrepreneurs with the Austin startup scene and invite them to participate in RealMassive's entrepreneurial approach to the new world of commercial real estate tech. This year's keynote speakers are two of Austin's leading entrepreneurs: Tim League (founder of Alamo Drafthouse) and Jonathan Coon (founder of 1-800-Contacts). Visit http://uteweek.com/?p=events to see the full calendar of events. All attendees will automatically be entered into a raffle to win lunch with the founders of RealMassive, CEO Joshua McClure and President Craig Hancock.
- March 8, 7:00-9:00 p.m.: UTEWEEK Launch Party: Powered by RealMassive, this is an opportunity to celebrate the start of an action-packed week with UTLEA Members and the 40 Acres entrepreneurial community at popular local hangout Gabriel's Cafe. To register, visit: http://uteweek2015-launchparty.eventbrite.com/
- March 9, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: UTEWeek 2015: Professor Brew With You: This is a unique opportunity to engage with UT's professors while enjoying coffee and donuts in Gregory's Plaza. To register, visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/uteweek-2015-professor-brew-with-you-tickets-15627148221
- March 9, 5:00-7:00 p.m.: UTEWEEK 2015 Student Startup Expo: This event will showcase the best student startups on-campus in an interactive, expo style format at Gregory Plaza. To register, visit: http://uteweek2015-student-expo.eventbrite.com/
- March 9, 7:00-9:00 p.m.: UTEWeek 2015: Startup Meetup with Zach Dell & Bob Livolsi: This meetup features a discussion between Zach Dell, founder of the dating app, Thread, and Bob LiVolsi, author and founder of the e-book retailer, Books on Board, moderated by Nick Spiller, founder of the Longhorn Entrepreneurship Agency and UT Austin Student Ventures Coordinator. To register, visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/uteweek-2015-startup-meetup-with-zach-dell-bob-livolsi-tickets-15650600367
- March 10, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: UTEWeek 2015: UT Austin Startup Job Fair Startups from across Austin are coming to the Student Activity Center (SAC) to recruit talent in a relaxed and fun networking environment. To register, visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/uteweek-2015-ut-austin-startup-job-fair-tickets-15650668571
- March 10, 7:00-8:30 p.m.: UTEWeek: Creator Workshop: Join this event as RealMassive hosts Creator's Workshop, an event in which attendees pitch a business plan to a panel of "investors." Members of the winning team will be awarded an interview at RealMassive. To register, visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/uteweek-2015-creator-workshop-tickets-15651148005
- March 10, 6:00-7:00 p.m.: UTEWeek 2015 - Web Development: Let's Break It Down This class provides an overview of: Development tools (what you need to get started) HTML and CSS JavaScript and APIs Ruby and Rails Resources to help you along the way (including some GA classes). To register, visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/uteweek-2015-web-development-lets-break-it-down-tickets-15651182107
- March 11, 7:30-9:00 p.m.: UTEWeek 2015: Keynote with Tim League, CEO and Founder of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Nick Spiller will interview Tim League about the entrepreneurial journey behind Alamo Drafthouse, followed by an audience Q&A. To register, visit http://www.eventbrite.com/e/uteweek-2015-keynote-with-tim-league-ceo-and-founder-of-alamo-drafthouse-cinema-tickets-15651323530
- March 12, 5:00-7:00 p.m.: UTEWeek 2015: Freshman Founders Demo Day: In the midst of the Pre-SXSW Startup Crawl, witness the conclusion of UT Austin's first startup accelerator exclusively for freshman entrepreneurs at Freshman Founders Demo Day at the Omni Hotel. Freshman founded startups will pitch for three minutes each. To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uteweek-2015-freshman-founders-demo-day-and-keynote-with-jonathan-coon-tickets-15652228236
- March 12, 7:00-8:00 p.m.: UTEWeek 2015: Keynote with Jonathan Coon: UTEWeek's final keynote will take place with Bob Metcalfe interviewing Jonathan Coon, founder of 1-800-Contacts, immediately following the Freshman Founders Demo Day. To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uteweek-2015-freshman-founders-demo-day-and-keynote-with-jonathan-coon-tickets-15652228236
- March 12, 2015 at 9:00 p.m. - March 13 at 12:00 a.m.: UTEWeek 2015 Afterparty: Unofficial SXSW Kickoff Event: Finish off a monster UT Entrepreneurship Week with a bang, and kickoff SXSW right, with an afterparty at the Vulcan Gas Company on 6th Street, powered by RealMassive! Immerse yourself in the startup community from Austin and The University of Texas while dancing the night away with special DJs and Longhorn Entrepreneurship Agency members: Ari Gootnick and Chris Hogue. Stay tuned for some additional surprises along the way! Age restrictions apply. To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uteweek-2015-afterparty-unofficial-sxsw-kickoff-event-tickets-15650126951
"As we March Fourth! We couldn't be prouder to support UTEWeek," said RealMassive Founder and CEO Joshua McClure. "As a national business CEO with headquarters and deep roots in Austin, I have long been inspired by CEOs like Alamo Drafthouse's Tim League and couldn't be more excited about introducing UT's best and brightest entrepreneurs to the great opportunities that rise when you combine business leadership and creativity in disruptive ways."
Nick Spiller, founder of the Longhorn Entrepreneurship Agency and UT Austin Student Ventures Coordinator, added, "We created UT Entrepreneurship Week as a way to forge a greater connection between UT Austin and our city's incredible startup scene. RealMassive, one of Austin's rising startup stars, committing as the UTEWeek title sponsor is a huge indication that big strides are being made towards strengthening that connection."
Capital Factory's Pre-SXSW Startup Crawl
March 12, from 5:00-10:00 p.m.: RealMassive's Capital Factory's Pre-SXSW Startup Crawl at Parkside restaurant in downtown Austin is already rumored to be the "must stop." In addition to getting to meet the entire team behind what Buzzfeed has referred to as one of 14 tech companies that will change the world, the party-goers will partake in "Cowboy Karaoke" and other revelry.
CRE // Tech Intersect
March 12, from 5:00-9:00 p.m.: At CRE // Tech Intersect, the commercial real estate (CRE) industry's leading symposium on both emerging and established technologies. RealMassive's Founder and President, Craig Hancock will take the stage with HPI Real Estate Services and Investments' Dick Anderson to share how RealMassive's technology is helping HPI innovate.
CRE // Tech Intersect Founder Pierce Neinken said, "This is going to be our first time CRE // Tech is doing a regional event and I'm pleased that RealMassive will be participating in the real estate case studies. This new format will be a great way to have an honest conversation about innovation in action."
For more information about the March Fourth! events and/or to schedule an interview with RealMassive, please contact Cassady Nordeen at cassady@blastpr.com.
About RealMassive™ - Commercial Real Estate in Real-Time:
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About UT Entrepreneurship Week:
UT Entrepreneurship Week is a week-long celebration of student entrepreneurs from all across The Forty Acres. Our vision is to connect bright and innovative students from The University of Texas to the buzzing startup scene in the Austin community.
Throughout UTEWeek we gather for several different events, ranging from interactive workshops to exhilarating keynotes to UTLEA Signature Events. Some of our Signature Events include the UT Austin Startup Job Fair, Startup Meetup, and Student Startup Expo. This year we have incorporated the Freshman Founders Demo Day to finish out UTEWeek on March 12th along with a Keynote by Jonathan Coon, Founder of 1-800 Contacts. Every year UTEWeek gets bigger and better, inspiring UT students to create their own mark on The Forty Acres and truly demonstrate What Starts Here Changes the World.
About CRE // Tech Intersect:
CRE // Tech Intersect is a biannual commercial real estate (CRE) technology symposium that creates an industry-wide conversation about how technology is changing the commercial real estate business. The events unite today's forward-looking CRE professionals with innovators that are driving efficiencies in the marketing one, fun, relaxed evening. The event was founded in 2013 by Pierce Neinken. The mission behind the event is to create a larger conversation about how technology is changing the commercial real estate industry.
About HPI Real Estate Services and Investments:
HPI is the largest full service commercial real estate firm in Central Texas. The firm was established over 20 years ago and is based in Austin, Texas. HPI provides a unique 360 degree perspective of commercial real estate as owners, investors, managers and third party advisors. Its core services include office, industrial and retail leasing, property management, tenant representation, construction management, development services, investment advisory and investment sales. HPI prides itself in driving value for its clients, partners and customers. More information is available at www.HPITX.com.
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