The Deal Saloon

​The Deal Saloon is an exclusive event during SXSW, designed to bring together the brightest minds shaping the future of clean energy, startups, and investing. This premier gathering will unite industry leaders, trailblazing innovators, and visionary investors for a deep dive into groundbreaking trends and transformative ideas that are reshaping industries and redefining possibilities.

​Programming Overview

​1. Cleantech Panel (1:15–2:00 PM) Powering the Future: CleanTech Frontier

​Panelists:

​Jennifer Kite-Powell - Senior Contributor, Forbes

​Teague Egan - Founder & CEO, EnergyX

​Sean Voigt - Founder, Austin Climate Hub; Director, EarthxCapital

​Thomas Healy - Founder & CEO, Hyliion

​Description: A dynamic discussion with innovative leaders who are shaping the global clean technology evolution.

​2. Startup Showcase (2:15–3:00 PM) Stories that Spark Change: Startup Journeys & Big Ideas

​Panelists:

​Jon Stidd - CMO, DealMaker

​Jan Goetgeluk - Founder & CEO, Virtuix

​Manuel Rendon - Founder & CEO, Timeplast

​Teague Egan - Founder & CEO, EnergyX

​Description: Top founders reveal bold insights on growth, disruption, and the journeys that built their ventures

​3. The Future of Investing Panel (3:30–4:15 PM) From Gold Rush to Unicorns: Pioneering Investment Trends

​Panelists:

​Jon Stidd - CMO, DealMaker

​Anthony Rose - Co-founder & CEO, SeedLegals

​Scott Hansen - Founder, Maverick Brands

​William Derrick - Venture Fellow, Creci Ventures

​Description: Discover the future of investing with insider insights on AI, retail trends, and emerging technologies

​4. Cocktail Hour (4:30 PM-8:00 PM)