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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 the IPL – be sure to check out their website and sign up for their newsletter to stay connected! The 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/ion-prototyping-lab-office-hours-26/2024-01-05/1/
LOCATION:Ion Prototyping Lab\, 4201 Main St.\, Suite 170\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Founders & Startups,General Community,Hardware,Ion Prototyping Lab
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SUMMARY:Agility at Scale (P. 3)
DESCRIPTION:Global Custom Commerce (GCC)\, a Home Depot company\, in collaboration with Ion\, is thrilled to present a new\, educational event series\, “Agility at Scale\,” designed to equip startups and corporates alike with the knowledge and strategies to thrive in today’s dynamic market. In this four-part series\, industry experts from GCC\, a trailblazing tech company formerly known as Blinds.com\, will guide you through the dynamic landscape of innovation mindsets\, the art of recruiting for a culture of excellence\, strategies for scaling effectively\, and the best practices for achieving agility at scale. \nDiscover new insights\, gain actionable strategies\, and connect with like-minded professionals who are passionate about fostering innovation and growth. Whether you’re a startup looking to establish a strong foundation or an established corporation seeking to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing business environment\, “Agility at Scale\,” is for you. \nSeries topics and dates include:   \nOctober 27\, 2023 – Agile Mindset and Culture: Embark on a transformative journey into the world of agility at scale with this introductory session. Gain a foundational understanding of the principles and concepts that will set the stage for a dynamic series\, and then dive deep into cultivating an agile mindset across your organizations\, from recruitment to metrics. Learn why burns up trump Gantt charts and explore the power of BUM. \nNovember 17\, 2023 – Fireteams: Uncover the history and principles of these high-performing teams with discussions on passing down autonomy while maintaining responsibility. Learn why there is no “chief architect\,” and why the product manager (PM) ≠ CEO of a product. \nJanuary 05\, 2024 – Scaling Up: Navigate the complexities of scaling\, from managing budgets and deadlines to defining clear boundaries for stories\, epics\, and projects. \nFebruary 09\, 2024 – Common Mistakes and Lessons Learned: Benefit from GCC’s agile journey by examining their mistakes and lessons learned. Gain valuable insights to avoid common pitfalls in your own agile transformation. \nFor more information about the series\, email Ragen Doyle\, Corporate Engagement Officer\, at rdoyle@ionhouston.com.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/agility-at-scale-p-3/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:All Communities,Corporate Innovators,Data & Analytics,Founders & Startups,General Community,Human Performance,Investors & Capital,Open Accelerator
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SUMMARY:Ion Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:How can Office Hours at the Ion help you?  \nOffice Hours at the Ion exist to introduce people to the Ion\, our events\, resources\, programs\, and partners that support the entrepreneurial journey. \nOffice Hours aims to support people who are seeking their next step in taking their idea to an enterprise by illuminating pathways to success for founders and small business owners. For example\, maybe you have a draft business plan and need a mentor. Perhaps you are a small business owner and need to know about funding options. Maybe you would like to learn more about incubators and accelerator programs for tech-enabled companies. \nIon office hours are held in collaboration with SCORE each Friday morning (excluding holidays). \n Additional partners will be on site the second Friday of each month (excluding holidays).  \nResource tables include: \nIon \nThe Small Business Administration \nSCORE  \nLiftFund \nSmall Business Development Center \nOur office hours will occur  after the Cup of Joey networking event in the lobby.  Representatives of the above organizations are subject to availability.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-office-hours-1524/
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 the IPL – be sure to check out their website and sign up for their newsletter to stay connected! The 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/ion-prototyping-lab-office-hours-26/2024-01-05/2/
LOCATION:Ion Prototyping Lab\, 4201 Main St.\, Suite 170\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Founders & Startups,General Community,Hardware,Ion Prototyping Lab
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