Understanding DFW Startup Week
What is
DFW Startup Week?
DFW Startup Week, sponsored by Capital One, and put togther by The DEC Network, is a FREE week of activities and opportunities to learn from subject-matter experts and explore the world of entrepreneurship.
Founders are changing the Dallas ecosystem every day, and our goal is to highlight industry leaders and innovation happening all around the Metroplex.
Check out some of the highlights of the week here!
Tracks & Summits
Tracks and Summits are the lectures and discussions that make up the content of Dallas Startup Week. This is a great place to listen and learn!
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Special Events
Special events are great opportunities to meet our community partners and build relationships that will help grow and scale your business.
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Speakers
Our speakers fall under many different categories but are all listed on this site's "speakers" page. Get to know all of our speakers by clicking the button below!
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Schedule
Add the schedule for the week to your calendar by scrolling to the bottom of the "schedule" page and clicking "subscribe to calendar" so you don't miss a thing!
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The goal of DFW Startup Week
Every year, DFW Startup Week , sponsored by Capital One, brings together entrepreneurs and change-makers for a week-long experience, described as the largest entrepreneurial event in North Texas, where they exchange ideas, collaborate, and grow alongside the 10th largest startup ecosystem in the US.
This year, DFW Startup Week will be in-person from August 02-06, offering events, speakers, and networking opportunities at SMU Cox School of Business, hosted by the Spears Institute. See our speaker pages and event calendars for updates on exciting events this week! Registration will also be held on Brushfire.
2024 Full Week Recap
2023 Sunday Recap
2023 Monday Recap
2023 Tuesday Recap
2023 Wednesday Recap
2023 Thursday Recap
Recap Videos
Watch our favorite moments of #DSW24
Scroll through the videos below to see some of our favorite moments of Dallas Startup Week 2024, sponsored by Capital One, and join us this year to be a part of the fun!
Click the play buttons on the lower right corner to watch full videos on Vimeo!
DFW Startup Week sponsored by Capital One is organized by The DEC Network, where the mission is to fuel innovation and foster economic growth while building a more diverse and equitable ecosystem for all entrepreneurs. Through mentorship, education, and collaborative events, The DEC Network supports entrepreneurs and business leaders at every stage of their journey.
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