Entrepreneurs and change-makers have gathered in downtown Dallas this week for the fifth edition of Dallas Startup Week, powered by Capital One. Roughly 10,000 attendees are participating in the free, five-day event put together by The Dallas Entrepreneur Center, along with more than 100 industry leaders and volunteers.

Throughout #DSW19, Dallas Innovates is tracking it all—starting here with Day 1.

Watch for our photo galleries later in the week.

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Who’s saying what

Stephanie Drenka‏ @stephaniedrenka
“Lead with love. The single best piece of leadership advice I have ever gotten. Leading with love transformed me.” (@michaelsorrell) @DalStartupWeek #mydsw19 #dsw19 #weoverme

Courtney Cross Johnson‏ @CCrossJohnson
@CraigJamalLewis is HILARIOUS lol. “Bringing sexy back” to funding and entrepreneurship. (His words, not me being a creep) #DSW19

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What better way to start your Monday than with Leaders of Innovation at #DalStartupWeek? Loved hearing so many #startup success stories from the founders of #gigwage #hypergiant #dialexa & #capitalfactory. #DSW19 pic.twitter.com/iYZtXVdiAP

— DallasEcoDev (@DallasEcoDev) April 1, 2019

.@DalStartupWeek fun today after the fashion track session on Networking and Socializing for Success! Loved this interview with top @LinkedIn Influencer Lindy Chapman. #DallasStartUpWeek #DSW19 #DSW2019 pic.twitter.com/AP4ivdJ5T5

— Leah Frazier (@TheLeahFrazier) April 2, 2019

Epic mentoring sessions yesterday at @CapitalFactory. Great start to @DalStartupWeek.#jdfiu #DSW19 #entrepreneur #startspeed #Dallas #dallasstartupweek pic.twitter.com/oqSZe40ceP

— Bryan Korba (@JDFIU) April 2, 2019

Take away from yesterday #DSW2019
Craig Hall
Democratizing Entrepreneurship

My favorite. Craig was humble, authentic and rich with value—all at the same time.
“Not a seat at the table for a want to be entrepreneurs”
“We are giving away 125K to 6
non-profits” @DalStartupWeek pic.twitter.com/tAR1k5PaPg

— H E I D I H I S E R 🚀 (@HeidiHiser) April 2, 2019

Thanks for the photo opp, #DSW19! Great start to Day 1. pic.twitter.com/oGCBJnwOFM

— 🎓 Stephanie Valadez (@TheTalentBroker) April 1, 2019

Day 1 videos

The official livestreaming link of Dallas Startup Week

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All the feels 👏👏👏 epic recap of our official launch party hosted by @capitalfactory last night! Thanks to @capitalone and all of the amazing sponsors and event partners for the night as well. A special DSW thank you to @sbtagency & @storiesbytim for this incredible video. #LeadersofInnovation #DSW19

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Photo Gallery

Nickson, the Dallas full-service furniture rental company, designed the Innovation Lounge at Basecamp on the 13th floor of Ross Tower throughout Dallas Startup Week. The company intends each space designed for the lounge to be representative of a different area in Dallas, highlighting the city’s most distinctive neighborhoods from Bishop Arts to Uptown and Deep Ellum.

Beyond the lounge, Nickson CEO and founder Cameron Johnson spoke on a panel at the Spaces McKinney office, sharing his thoughts on how companies can add value to the apartment experience.

This lounge area represents Bishop Arts. [Photo: Michael Samples]

This area is inspired by Lower Greenville. [Photo: Michael Samples]

Dallas Startup Week 2019 attendees use the lounge area inspired by Uptown. [Photo: Michael Samples]

To celebrate the 5th anniversary of Dallas Startup Week, the Official Launch Party was held at Capital Factory + The DEC Network, and featured Startup Alley, a showcase of local startups. Check out scenes from the event—and see if you can spot yourself in the crowd.