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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 6\,500-square-foot 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 free\, 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-13-4/2024-09-17/
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:Software Day at the Ion: From Zero to Hero: How to Bootstrap your Startup to Success
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us as we bring together leading mentors\, promising startups\, and like-minded Houstonians focused on transformative software innovations. \nThe panel topic will feature James Benham and Sid Upadhyay moderated by Heath Butler discussing “From Zero to Hero: How to Bootstrap your Startup to Success.” The panelists will share their professional experiences and advice for founders with tight budgets and big dreams. \nFollowing the panel\, participating startups will give 60-second elevator pitches for a first glimpse at up-and-coming software ventures. All of this followed by a networking happy hour to follow at Second Draught\, brought to you by Gunderson Dettmer. \nEach month\, 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. \nApplications for September are now closed\, but startups are encouraged to apply for the next session here. \nSoftware Day is a monthly series driving the support\, inspiration\, and connections needed to help startups on their path to rapid\, sustainable growth. “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. \nParticipating Startups  \n \n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/software-day-at-the-ionp-0917/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Keynote,Mentorship,Networking
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