Welcome to “Software Day at the Ion” – a program series hosted by the Ion and Mercury, where software founders can connect with mentorship at Houston’s HQ for innovation.

Software Day is a monthly series driving the support, inspiration, and connections needed to help startups on their path to rapid, sustainable growth. Each month, Software Day will include office hours (by application), a keynote session, and networking.

Join us on Novemeber 12th for Blockchain 2.0: Innovating Across Industries—How advances in blockchain are driving value creation in legacy industries.

Moderated by Samantha Lewis, Partner at Mercury. Panelists include the former CEO of BBVA Compass, Manolo Sanchez and Ian Epstein, Co-CEO ProfitR, Global Head of Capital markets and Distribution at Republic.

Following the panel, participating startups will give 60-second elevator pitches for a first glimpse at up-and-coming software ventures. Afterward, join us for a networking happy hour at Second Draught, brought to you by Gunderson Dettmer, where you can connect with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals, forging connections that could shape the future of your venture.

A select group of early-stage software startups will participate in office hours. Over the course of 2-hours, first-time entrepreneurs looking for guidance or seasoned founders needing help tackling tough challenges will have access to a group of curated mentors from the Mercury network and gain insights and guidance tailored to their needs. Startups have already been selected. If you’d like to submit your interest for next month, apply here.

Participating Startups Include: 

Join us as we bring together leading mentors, promising startups, and like-minded Houstonians focused on transformative software innovations.

“Software Day at the Ion” isn’t just an event – it’s a catalyst for growth and collaboration. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Houston’s thriving tech ecosystem.