SXSW Accelerator presented by Microsoft BizSpark relies on hand-picked judges and emcees, qualified to determine the viability of a startup based on their demonstrated business and investment experience. The judging process will determine which of the finalists has the most innovative product or service. The following individuals have agreed to contribute their expertise toward the success of the SXSW Accelerator event.

Music Emcees

Brad King
Assistant Professor
Ball State University

Sean Moriarty
Non-Executive Chairman
Triton Media

Music Judges

Jed Carlson
Co-founder and COO
ReverbNation

Larry Marcus
Managing Director
Walden Venture Capital

Hany Nada
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
GGV Capital

Amy Ray
Artist
amy-ray.com

Ian Rogers
CEO
Topspin

Kristin Hersh
Artist
kristinhersh.com
Co Founder
Cash Music