Coaches and Qualifying Committee Revealed for the 2018 SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event

The 10th annual SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event is pleased to announce this year's Qualifying Committee, Coaches, On-site Coaches and Facilitators.

Each year, the Qualifying Committee focuses on the intake and validation of all applications. With their vast experience, Coaches work closely with the finalists in the months leading up to the event to assist them in their onstage presentations. On-site Coaches work on presentation rehearsal with the finalists before they pitch to a live audience and panel during SXSW.

The Qualifying Committee, Coaches, On-site Coaches, and Facilitators contribute significantly to the success of SXSW Accelerator. Browse the 2018 lineup of participants to learn more.

2018 Qualifying Committee & Coaches

Celebrate 10 Years of the SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event

Join us at the 10th annual SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event this March 10-12 during SXSW. Watch companies present their product live to a panel of industry experts, early adopters, and representatives from the angel/VC community. Stay tuned to SXSW News for more SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event announcements throughout the season.

In the meantime, dive into a decade’s worth of data for the SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event – download the Pitchbook Report. Explore the 2018 industry categories and data on standout, past participants from the most VC capital raised to most active investors in SXSW companies and much more.

Have a new and innovative product or service you want to pitch at SXSW but missed the SXSW Accelerator entry period? We are now accepting applications for the SXSW Release It pitch competition.

2017 SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event – Photo by Alexa Gonzalez Wagner