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How can my company sponsor or partner with Dirty Jobs?

How can my company sponsor or partner with Dirty Jobs?

Answer:

If you're interested in sponsoring this event, please reach out to sponsors@dirtyjobs.ai

If you're interested in sponsoring this event, please reach out to sponsors@dirtyjobs.ai

Will VSC portfolio founders be present?

Will VSC portfolio founders be present?

Answer:

VSC portfolio founders will certainly be present.

VSC portfolio founders will certainly be present.

Will an attendee list or directory be shared before or after the event?

Will an attendee list or directory be shared before or after the event?

Answer:

Attendee lists will be made available to approved attendees ahead of the event.

Attendee lists will be made available to approved attendees ahead of the event.

How will this year be different from past Dirty Jobs events?

How will this year be different from past Dirty Jobs events?

Answer:

Past events have focused on a mix of technology for trades and applications of hardware and robotics. This year's event will focus on Physical AI: the underlying models and the application-level technologies, including but not limited to autonomous robotics.

Past events have focused on a mix of technology for trades and applications of hardware and robotics. This year's event will focus on Physical AI: the underlying models and the application-level technologies, including but not limited to autonomous robotics.

What topics or tracks are planned this year?

What topics or tracks are planned this year?

Answer:

Huddle topics will be announced closer to the event but we'll focus on topics relevant to early-stage founders, including fundraising, go-to-market, hiring technical talent, selling to enterprise brands, and storytelling.

Huddle topics will be announced closer to the event but we'll focus on topics relevant to early-stage founders, including fundraising, go-to-market, hiring technical talent, selling to enterprise brands, and storytelling.

Can I choose which Huddles to attend, and how many can I join?

Can I choose which Huddles to attend, and how many can I join?

Answer:

You will have a chance to choose which Huddles to attend. There will be two to three Huddles happening simultaneously, and we try to vary the tracks based on attendee interest.

You will have a chance to choose which Huddles to attend. There will be two to three Huddles happening simultaneously, and we try to vary the tracks based on attendee interest.

Do past attendees need to reapply, and will returning attendees get priority access?

Do past attendees need to reapply, and will returning attendees get priority access?

Answer:

Past attendees will need to reapply, though being a part of our Dirty Jobs community certainly helps with priority and expedited review of the application.

Past attendees will need to reapply, though being a part of our Dirty Jobs community certainly helps with priority and expedited review of the application.

Can I bring a co-founder, co-investor, or guest, and how many people from my company can attend?

Can I bring a co-founder, co-investor, or guest, and how many people from my company can attend?

Answer:

We are maintaining a strict one person per company limit. If there is a particular reason why you would need an exception, please reach out to the organizers.

We are maintaining a strict one person per company limit. If there is a particular reason why you would need an exception, please reach out to the organizers.

Can I transfer my spot if I cannot attend?

Can I transfer my spot if I cannot attend?

Answer:

No, any transfer of tickets should be done through the event organizers directly.

No, any transfer of tickets should be done through the event organizers directly.

Is there a waitlist if the event reaches capacity?

Is there a waitlist if the event reaches capacity?

Answer:

We will have a waitlist if the event reaches capacity, though historically it's been hard to clear folks off the waitlist. It's best to apply early.

We will have a waitlist if the event reaches capacity, though historically it's been hard to clear folks off the waitlist. It's best to apply early.

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