We’re thrilled to announce that Adventures in Syncopation is in the running to host a panel at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2026 and your vote can help make it happen! Voting is open August 5-24.
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AiS Founder Andrew Byrnes will moderate Creative Grit: Why Performers Make Great Founders, a powerhouse panel of performer-entrepreneurs and AiS Perfect Pitch profilees—Dr. Ethan Castro (Edge Sound Research), Keely Cat-Wells (Making Space), and Gebre Waddell (Sound Credit)—each of whom built high-growth companies and has deep roots in the performing arts. We’ll explore how skills honed in music, dance, and drama—like creativity, improvisation, and resilience—give founders an edge in today’s startup landscape.
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Just click the link below and cast your vote (you’ll need to create a free SXSW account to vote):
https://tinyurl.com/AiSSXSW2026
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It takes less than 2 minutes, but your vote could help put our community center stage in Austin next March.
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