SXSW is a goldmine of opportunities, but with so much happening at once, how do you navigate it like a pro?

Whether you’re a founder looking for investors, an investor scouting the next big thing, or an industry leader making high-impact connections, this event is your ultimate SXSW strategy session.

Join us for a power-packed discussion where we’ll cover:

✅ Networking hacks to connect with the right people

✅ Investor insights on spotting promising startups

✅ How to get media exposure & maximize your brand presence

✅ The best events, meetups, and “hidden” SXSW opportunities

✅ How to avoid burnout & actually enjoy SXSW

🔥 Pro Tip: The best SXSW moments happen outside the main stage—we’ll show you how to find them.

🚀 Ready to make SXSW your most impactful event yet? RSVP now and let’s take your SXSW game to the next level!

About the Host:

Dr. Sunny Zhang is the Founder and Chief Evangelist at TrueLeap Inc., a digital education platform on a mission to accelerate global access to quality education by empowering educators and creators to monetize their expertise worldwide.

An award-winning educator, researcher, entrepreneur, and investor, Dr. Zhang has dedicated the past 20 years to innovation adoption, digital marketing, social networks, and international business. She is a tenured professor at the Cameron School of Business, University of St. Thomas. Before joining UST, she taught at the University of Alabama, Indiana University, and Colorado State University. Her academic research has been published in top-tier journals, and she is frequently invited as a keynote speaker at international conferences.

Passionate about bridging gaps, closing divides, and fostering innovation, Dr. Zhang co-founded Born Global Ventures, a venture studio backing globally scalable tech startups, and Born Global Community, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting immigrants and interconnecting ecosystems. She also serves on the advisory board of Women in AI and the steering committee of Houston Women in VC.

Her recent accolades include

* 2024 Startup of the Year Finalist

* 2023 Women in AI Award

* 2023 Dealmakers Hall of Fame Inaugural Inductee

* Top 50 Influential Women in Houston (2023)

* Outstanding Professor, Cameron School of Business (2021–2022)

* 2021 Small Business Champion of the Year, U.S. Small Business Administration Houston District

Dr. Zhang earned her Ph.D. in Marketing with a Social Psychology minor and a Master of Business from Indiana University, Bloomington. She also holds an M.S. in Applied Psychology from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a B.S. in Social Psychology from Jilin University.

She and her husband, Sandip, are proud parents of two children and a schnauzer.