SXSW Accelerator 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

Evan Lowenstein
Founder and CEO
Stageit

Music Judges

Dez Dickerson
President & CEO
The Pavilion Group

Eric Garland
Founder
Live Nation Labs

Joy Marcus
Venture Partner
DFJ Gotham Ventures

Larry Marcus
Managing Director
Walden Venture Capital

Erin McKeown
Musician, Writer, Producer
TVP Records Inc.

Panay Panos
Founder & CEO
Sonicbids

Please see sxsw.com/interactive/startupvillage/accelerator for SXSW Interactive Accelerator Emcee and Judges.