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SUMMARY:SmartAC.com Raise a Glass to Another Round
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Second Draught in celebrating SmartAC.com in the fourth iteration of Raise a Glass to Another Round! \nAbout SmartAC.com \nSmartAC.com is digitizing the HVAC industry to perfect the experience of home comfort. \nA Houston startup that combines unique sensor technology with software analysis has raised its next round of funding to turbocharge its sales. \nSmartAC.com launched in 2020\, emerging from stealth with $10 million raised in a series A. Over the past almost three years\, the company has firmed up its hardware\, developed its software\, and pivoted slightly from selling directly to consumers to adopting a B2B approach. \nThe $22 million SmartAC.com has raised came from local investors. Josh Teekell explains that while traditionally startups might have more opportunity on the coasts for raising money\, it’s not hard to sell Houstonians on the benefits of SmartAC.com’s optimized air conditioning. \nOne drink ticket that can be redeemed at Second Draught will be given to those who register. \n \n \n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/smartac-com-raise-a-glass-to-another-round/
LOCATION:Second Draught\, 4201 Main St. Suite 130\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Selling and Buying Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join Lenny Saizan\, Business Broker and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network\, for an\ninformative presentation on selling and buying businesses. \nEvent Description:\nThe process of selling and buying a business includes many steps and involves collaboration and\ncoordination of professionals across various disciplines. Quite often\, sellers and buyers in the market are\ngoing through the process for the very first time. \nBusiness owners typically have most of their wealth tied to their business; therefore\, it is important that\nthey maximize the value of the business and properly plan their exit strategy. For buyers\,\nentrepreneurship through business acquisition is a less risky path to business ownership that increases\nthe probability of success and generates positive cash flow on day one. Business acquisition is also a\ngood strategy for business owners to grow their existing business. \nLenny Saizan will discuss the process of selling and buying a business\, highlight challenges and mistakes to avoid\, and present the benefits of working with an intermediary. If you are a business owner\, prospective buyer\, or small business service provider\, this event will be beneficial to you. \nDuring the session\, you can expect discussion on the following: \n\nMarket overview\nWhen to prepare to sell or buy\nWhat makes a company valuable\nHow companies are valued\nOverview on how to recast financial statements\nThe sales process\nThe deal team\nTaxes and insurance considerations\n\nPresenter: \nLenny Saizan is co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network (UCN)\, an investment firm\nfocused on democratizing premium investment opportunities for a broader pool of investors. In addition\nto his role at UCN\, Lenny owns and operates Murphy Business Sales – Southwest Houston\, where he\nhelps business owners exit plan\, maximize value\, and sell their businesses. Lenny also works with buyers\ninterested in business acquisition or franchising. Prior to launching UCN and his Business Brokerage\,\nLenny worked 10 years in Oil and Gas\, leading teams in Financial and Operational Controls\, and Audit.\nLenny also worked 10 years as an Electrical Engineer\, specializing in automation and controls\, and systems integration. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from L.S.U. and his MBA\nfrom Tulane University. \n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/selling-and-buying-businesses/
LOCATION:Ion – Lower Level\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital
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SUMMARY:Leading Engineering and Technology Innovation in the Digital Revolution
DESCRIPTION:This is a three-part\, fall educational series designed to expose engineers at corporations and scaling startups to skills needed to lead engineering without leaving engineering. \nThe series is brought to you by Rice University’s engineering faculty in collaboration with Ion. Rice faculty will provide introductions to concepts to help engineers take leadership roles in producing the best products and services for the market. \nIn the 4th industrial revolution\, all companies are or must become technology companies. And technology companies must hire and produce Industry 4.0 engineering manager leaders\, if they are to modernize their engineering workforce and produce the best products and services. The Master of Engineering Management & Leadership (MEML) degree and the new graduate Certificate in Engineering Management & Leadership (CEML) program was designed to help traditional engineers pivot into the new generation of I4 Engineering Leaders.  The series will expose engineers to selected skills and concepts presented in the MEML degree and the CEML program in a classroom setting. \nSeries topics and dates include: \n\nOctober 19\, 2023 – Leading Engineering and Technology Innovation in the Digital Revolution \n\n\n\nNovember 2\, 2023 – Technical Project Management: Tips on Managing Technical Project Teams\n\n\n\nDecember 7\, 2023 – Product Management in Industry 4.0: Transitioning Concepts into Products\n\n\n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/leading-engineering-and-technology-innovation-in-the-digital-revolution/
LOCATION:Ion – Lower Level\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,Hardware,Ion Prototyping Lab
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SUMMARY:Houston VR
DESCRIPTION:Our October 2023 meeting features Victor O.\, who will be giving a presentation about the work HaptX is doing to explore what leading-edge haptic gloves are capable of in supporting VR. He’ll have HaptX’s latest Development Kit for attendees to try out and discuss. \nWe’ll also cover Meta Connect and the launch of the Quest 3\, and other VR and AR news. \nHouston VR meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month in the Ion Prototyping Lab. We’re a diverse group of enthusiasts and developers. Join us to try test hardware\, some demos\, or discuss VR development. Hope to see everyone there!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-vr/
LOCATION:Ion Prototyping Lab\, 4201 Main St.\, Suite 170\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:AR/VR,Community Event
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