2016 Dallas Startup Week, Not Just For Geeks

DALLAS - April 7, 2016 - PRLog -- The goal of Dallas Startup Week (http://www.dallasstartupweek.com/) is to connect our expanding community of entrepreneurs and investors with opportunities for mentoring, partnership, and friendship through common goals, struggles, and achievements. Dallas Startup Week will host a record breaking event with 6,000 expected to attend from around the country, double from last year. This FREE event made possible by Chase Bank as well as many other Dallas businesses will boast 230 speakers representing 14 different themes from Real Estate to Arts, as well as IT, Healthcare and many others.

This celebration of entrepreneurship will take place April 12-16 across the Dallas downtown area. Every day of Dallas Startup Week ends in a Spotlight Session, tying the days sessions together with an event that sparks innovation and conversation across every theme. Organizer of Dallas Startup Week, Michael Sitarzewski says, "I'm thrilled to announce Brad Hunstable, CEO of UStream.tv for one of our evening Spotlight sessions as well as having a Women and Diversity Panel. Other key sessions include Dallas New Tech which highlights startup pitches and IgniteDFW that will talk about innovation."

Dallas Startup Week is open to the community and is a no cost event running April 12-16 sponsored by Chase Bank. "Chase is thrilled to return as a sponsor for Dallas Startup Week in support of the entrepreneurial community," says Pete Nardo, Region Manager for Business Banking. "We're excited to build on last year's momentum and to help startups connect with resources that will help them grow and thrive."

About Dallas Startup Week: The recent growth and interest in making North Texas home to more entrepreneurs, working alongside existing enterprises and organizations, makes this a great time to bring together the community for a week of education and networking. Anyone thinking of starting their own business or needing funding should attend Dallas Startup Week. Find more information at http://www.dallasstartupweek.com/