Overview
RECESS combines the startup and brand activation opportunities of SXSW mixed with the educational qualities of TED and cutting-edge video content of VICE. Our goal is to help brands create content and experiences to reach college millennials. Playground is an interactive networking event where students can discover and engage with the coolest new products, brands, and startups right in the heart of their campus. Study Hall is like Ted Talks for college students. Our speakers share their story and experience with students to inspire them to become the next generation of world changing entrepreneurs. Some notable speakers on past tours were Tony Conrad, Founder and CEO of about.me and Diplo, artist & founder of Mad Decent. RECESS Pitch is Shark Tank blended with American Idol for College Start ups. The most disruptive student-run startups from around the country are flown to Las Vegas to represent their schools in the RECESS finals. The concert at the end of the day brings together students to celebrate a day of networking, discovery, and inspiration. Previous artists have included Diplo, Paper Dimond, Kaskade, and more.
Audience & Reach
Sponsors
Past: Dollars Shave Club, Uber, New York Times , USA Network , Microsoft
Current: L'Oreal, HBO , Participant Media , Delta
Press
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"The serial entrepreneur is promoting Recess, a music festival, pitch competition, and student job fair rolled into one. The "Shark Tank" star tells CNET why he's backing it."- by CNET
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"As traditional career paths in this volatile economy become ever-more elusive, a group of young entrepreneurs are using a music festival headlined by some of EDM’s biggest names to help college students find gainful employment. Recess, a touring college music festival that includes performances, a speaker series and a career fair, launched on April 6 at Georgetown University."- by Billboard
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"RECESS, the college music and ideas festival, launched today with the help of Mark Cuban. The festival is the first of its kind, with the mission is to breed a new crop of world-changing entrepreneurs and to inspire college students across the country."- by Tech Cocktail
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"Deuce Thevenow, 27, Greenwood, and Jack Shannon, 28, Western Springs, Ill., emailed IU alumnus Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks and a “Shark Tank” regular, with their pitch. And he wanted in. “They were young, aggressive IU grads. That is always a good combination,” Cuban said. “I thought then, and now, that a festival-like approach to reaching millennials that mixes music, networking and access to unique information and speakers is a strong opportunity.”"- by The Indy Star
