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

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

Date
Apr 17, 2025
Time
07:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Address
Rozco's Comedy Club, 1805 E 7th St, Austin, TX, USA
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'The Comedy Tech Roast' aka 'Snark Tank' is a center stage event during annual SF, LA, and NYC Tech Weeks, hosted by creator Elizabeth Swaney 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.
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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