SXSW Pitch-Enterprise and Future of Work
Summary
The SXSW Pitch provides a platform for early-stage technology startups to present their groundbreaking products and services to a panel of distinguished industry experts, influential media professionals, and leading venture capitalists and angel investors. On Saturday, March 14, five innovative companies will take the stage in Salon FGH at the JW Marriott, showcasing their ideas, innovations, and entrepreneurial vision before a live audience and judging panel. Come be inspired by the next generation of tech innovators shaping the future. Enterprise and Future of WorkTechnologies and platforms that empower organizations to operate more efficiently, securely, and intelligently in an increasingly connected world—while reimagining how, where, and why work gets done. This category includes Enterprise SaaS solutions that drive scalable business operations across departments including sales and Human Resources. It also covers Vertical SaaS tailored to the specialized needs of a variety of industries. Startups in this space leverage AI/ML for Enterprise to power decision support systems, workflow automation, predictive analytics, and intelligent process augmentation. Additional focus areas include project management, human capital systems, APIs, knowledge management, cloud computing, MLOps, and AI-driven customer service—tools that collectively shape the future of work, business intelligence, and enterprise growth at scale. These innovations often focus on simplifying processes through innovative workflows and intelligent design, enabling more efficient and personalized user experiences across enterprise functions. Solutions may also incorporate personalization across enterprise functions, as well as platforms that support both businesses and individuals in navigating modern productivity demands. Winner of the Enterprise and Future of Work Technologies will be announced at the Award Ceremony, Saturday, March 14th at 6:30pm.
- Format: Pitch Event
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Contributors
- David Dundua
- Shelby McKeown
- Vincent Diallo
- Mohanjit Jolly
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