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An immersive, fast-paced journey through the Houston startup ecosystem—all in one day!

Are you ready to dive into Houston’s vibrant startup scene? The Houston Startup Speedrun is a dynamic, one-day program designed to equip entrepreneurs, aspiring founders, and professionals with a broad understanding of the startup journey and the resources available within Houston’s innovation ecosystem.

About the Houston Startup Speedrun
This intensive, single-day program offers 10 consecutive 50-minute sessions, carefully curated to provide valuable knowledge, practical tools, and deep insights for anyone exploring the entrepreneurial path. Whether you’re in the idea stage, building a prototype, launching your product, or scaling your business, this program provides a comprehensive overview to help you navigate the many challenges and opportunities that come with starting and growing a company.

Why One Day?
We know that time is a precious resource, especially for busy professionals. The Houston Startup Speedrun is designed to be completed in one day, ensuring you can maximize your learning without requiring a long-term commitment. By delivering the program in an accelerated format, we focus on efficiency and practicality—perfect for those balancing a full-time job or other commitments while exploring entrepreneurship.

Our 10 Sessions Will Include…

1. Introduction to the Startup Ecosystem
2. Identifying and Validating Startup Ideas
3. Building a Winning Team
4. Creating a Compelling Business Plan
5. Fundraising and Investor Relations
6. Legal and Intellectual Property Considerations
7. Product Development and Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
8. Growth Strategies and Marketing
9. Operations and Scaling
10. Pitching and Presentation Skills

Who Should Attend?
This session is ideal for:

• Entrepreneurs and Founders: Whether you’re just starting with an idea, developing a prototype, already in the market, or all the way up to preparing for Series B investment, this program offers insights tailored to your stage of growth. (If your company has already reached the post-Series B stage, while this course offers valuable insights, it’s likely more foundational than what you’ll need at this point in your journey..)
• Startup Supporters: Business development professionals, investors, ecosystem community leaders and others who work with entrepreneurs will gain a better understanding of the local startup landscape and how to better support emerging companies.
• Professionals and Students: If you’re curious about entrepreneurship or considering a startup path in the future, this program will give you valuable knowledge and context, even if you’re not actively working on an idea yet.

Why Attend the Houston Startup Speedrun?

• Houston-Specific Focus: Get a detailed overview of the resources, funding sources, industry trends, and support networks unique to Houston’s innovation ecosystem.
• Accelerated Learning: In just one day, gain a high-level understanding of the entrepreneurial process, making this an efficient and accessible opportunity for busy professionals.
• Face-to-Face Interaction: Participate in the live discussion and network with peers, mentors, and other key stakeholders in the startup community.
• Expert Facilitation: The program is hosted by Wade Pinder, the Ion’s Mentor in Residence, who has extensive experience in product management, community building, and supporting entrepreneurs across the Houston ecosystem.

What You’ll Gain
By the end of this session, you’ll have a stronger understanding of the entrepreneurial journey, the key elements of starting and scaling a business, and the Houston resources available to help you move forward. Whether you’re actively pursuing a startup idea, supporting others in the ecosystem, or exploring entrepreneurship for the first time, the Houston Startup Speedrun will provide a solid foundation to build upon.

Join Us for the Houston Startup Speedrun
This one-day intensive class offers a unique chance to immerse yourself in Houston’s startup ecosystem. Gain essential knowledge, make meaningful connections, and leave with a better understanding of what it takes to turn entrepreneurial dreams into reality.