'Snark Tank:' A Comedy Tech Roast | Austin Tech Week Edition

An Austin Tech Week Special Event, Presented by Founder Institute Texas

Please note, this is a paid, ticketed event with limited seats available. To attend, guests must purshase a ticket at the by clicking this link.

The first of its kind for Austin Tech Week, the Comedy Tech Roast features “Snark Tank” and Roasts of local startup / tech industry leaders, benefitting select Austin charities.

ACT 1: Five founders will have five minutes to pitch a panel of judges comprised of a mix of investors and stand-up comics who ask due diligence questions while roasting the founders

INTERMISSION: 30-minute break with indoor and outdoor partner activations

ACT 2: Special guest standup performances followed by well known local ecosystem leaders taking the hotseat to be roasted by close friends, colleagues, and guest comedians. Roastees have the option of selecting a local charity as the beneficiary for a portion of ticket proceeds.

Check out this 1-minute reel of the event: https://youtube.com/shorts/y8gsB1lNiSE?feature=share

Run of Show

06:30 pm - Outdoor Happy Hour with Special Guests
07:00 pm - Doors Open
07:30 pm - Act 1 - Tech Pitch Roast

08:30 pm - Intermission with Special Guests
09:00 pm - Act 2 - The Main Roast Event
10:00 pm - Doors Close

Portion of ticket proceeds benefit the Hi, How Are You Project

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