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SUMMARY:Cup of Joey
DESCRIPTION:What is the purpose of Cup of Joey? It is to create a connected culture of coffee shop-open networking across our region. Every Friday morning\, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new and expand your current networks\, talk about tech\, inspire innovation\, and create community. \nSo\, what is the difference between a cup of joe and a Cup of Joe-Y? It is the WHY. It’s not what you do. It is why you do it! \nAt the Ion\, these are questions that we want to explore with the tech and innovation community. So\, show up\, be friendly\, and make new connections. Know your why\, and we will get to the future together. \nThe future is only a cup away.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/cup-of-joey-1006/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,All Communities,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking
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SUMMARY:Ion Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:How can our Office Hours at the Ion help you?  \nOffice Hours at the Ion aims to support people coming to the Ion who are seeking their next step in taking their idea to an enterprise by creating pathways to the next steps toward success for entrepreneurs and small business owners. For example\, maybe you have a draft business plan and need a mentor. Perhaps you are a small business and need funding. Or\, maybe you are considering starting a business and need initial marketing support to develop a brand. That is where we can help! \nOffice Hours at the Ion exist to introduce people to the Ion and our events\, resources\, and programs that support the entrepreneurial journey. \nThis event is in collaboration with SCORE and SBA\, who will be available to help entrepreneurs and small business owners execute their business idea. The Small Business Administration will be on-site the second Friday of the month. SCORE will have a table on-site each Friday. \nOur office hours will occur immediately after our Cup of Joey networking event in the Lobby. 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-office-hours-1006/
LOCATION:Ion – Lower Level\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,All Communities,Founders & Startups,General Community,Networking
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SUMMARY:Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)?\nThe Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers\, engineers\, and fabricators that can make them a reality. Located at The Ion\, the intersection of Houston’s culture\, creativity\, and innovation. Our 6500 sq. ft. site offers access to equipment\, engineers\, and technical training–a must for every inventor\, innovator\, and creator. \nThe Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours offer entrepreneurs a chance to engage an expert one-on-one and explore options for building or producing their devices. Everyone from seasoned entrepreneurs to educators or “just a person with an idea” is welcome. Walk-ins are served on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nThe initial discussion is at no cost\, but subsequent meetings may require a consultation fee.\nFor more information about IPL – be sure to check out their website and sign up for their newsletter to stay connected! IPL offers various classes/workshops throughout the month – be sure to check out their calendar to register.\nInterested in signing up for a membership? Click here
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ipl-office-hours-1006/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,All Communities,Founders & Startups,General Community,Hardware,Ion Prototyping Lab
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SUMMARY:Aramco Ventures Office Hours at the Ion
DESCRIPTION:Representatives from Aramco North America’s corporate venturing arm\, Aramco Ventures\, will be onsite at the Ion every other Friday right after “Cup of Joey” from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM to meet with startups and and entrepreneurs interested in discussing their company or technology with Aramco’s investment team. \nAramco is a world-leading integrated energy and chemicals company. The mission of their strategic venturing program is to invest globally into start-up and high-growth companies with technologies of strategic importance to Aramco\, and to accelerate their development and deployment across Aramco’s operations. \nPrior to registering\, you are encouraged to read more about Aramco Ventures’ investment philosophy and portfolio companies here: https://aramcoventures.com/ \nPlease note that space is limited\, and meetings are allocated on a first-come\, first-serve basis. Should you have any questions\, please email Ragen Doyle\, Corporate Engagement Officer\, at rdoyle@ionhouston.com. \n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/aramco-ventures-office-hours-at-the-ion-22/
LOCATION:Ion – Lower Level\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean Energy,CleanTech,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital
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SUMMARY:Texas Venture Crawl - Houston Edition
DESCRIPTION:Ready to meet Houston’s top investors? Curious to understand how different types of investors assess startups? Join us at the Texas Venture Crawl – Houston edition!  \nTexas Venture Crawl is a Texas-sized networking event held at the same time and on the same day\, across 10+ cities and 17 venues across the state.  \nIn Houston\, join us at the Ion for pre-panel networking\, an engaging Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) investor panel\, followed by a spirited happy hour for networking! Lite bites and happy hour drinks are sponsored by Honeycomb Software\, Houston’s Top Dev Shop: Passionate about Crafting Custom Software for Startups. Panelists include Grace Chan\, Principal at bp Ventures; Jason Ethier\, Founder of Lambda Catalyzer; Blair Garrou\, Managing Director at Mercury Fund; and Chris Howard\, Founder of Softeq and General Partner of Softeq Venture Fund.   \nEntrepreneurs: Ask your toughest questions and engage with a diverse panel of investors representing various fund models: traditional venture capital\, venture studio\, and corporate venture capital.  \nInvestors: Join us to strengthen Houston’s investor ecosystem\, connect with startups\, and explore ways to support the city’s budding founders.  \nAfter the panel\, hear brief announcements from several startup development organizations including Bayou City Startups\, Bunker Labs\, Texas Black Founders Network\, and Rocket Network then let the conversation flow at Second Draught during our happy hour!  \nAbout Texas Venture Alliance \nThe Texas Crawl is organized by Texas Venture Alliance\, the statewide venture capital network and ecosystem of startup support in Texas. Texas Venture Alliance works to amplify investor activity across the state\, advocate for startup and investor initiatives at the Texas State Capitol\, and foster connections among members\, committees\, and board members within the startup\, venture\, and government sectors across Texas.  \nSecure your spot to make the best of this incredible opportunity to connect\, learn\, and shape the future of Houston’s innovation ecosystem at the Ion\, where ingenuity meets opportunity.  \n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/texas-venture-crawl-houston-edition/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Networking
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