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SUMMARY:Greater Houston Business Procurement Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join the B2G Victory Team and come by our table at the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBP) March. \nBreakfast Served: 7:30AM- 9:00AM \nThe GHBP is excited to: \n\nProvide a venue that “Makes Business Happen” for Houston’s small and minority business community and the community at large.\nConnects key contacts that lead to contracts and financing\nFacilitate  management and technical assistance\nAssist in the growth and development of the Houston Community\nGenerates real business Success Stories\n\nFor more information about the Greater Houston Business Procurement (GHBP) Forum\, visit: https://ghbpf.org/contact/#calendar-fe92efaa-617b-4a09-bd7f-7e198bdab716-event-m681n7cz
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/greater-houston-business-procurement-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Mentorship,Networking,Start Here
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SUMMARY:Hands on Clouds Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://lu.ma/2mi06zql \nDiscover the future of cloud and AI engineering with Codiac’s “Hands on Clouds” Workshops. Designed for AI and cloud engineers\, as well as their teams\, these hands-on sessions provide a high-impact learning experience\, empowering you to build distributed systems and master Kubernetes—all on your laptop. \nDetails below:\nhttps://www.codiac.io/blogs/master-kubernetes-and-cloud-native-development—right-from-your-laptop
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/hands-on-clouds-workshop/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,AI,All Communities
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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-53/
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: What Texas-Based VCs are Investing in Now
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. \nWhat is it: 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. \nEach month will include a new speaker and topic covering the latest trends and breakthroughs in software technology and practical advice for founders. From AI to blockchain and guidance on fundraising\, explore topics that are relevant for your company’s journey. This month\, our featured panel will cover “What Texas-Based VCs are Investing in Now.” Speakers include: \n\nCraig Cummings\, General Partner\, Moonshots Capital (Austin)\nConrad Shang\, Founder & Managing Partner\, Ensemble VC (Austin)\nHan Shen\, Founding Partner\, iFly.vc (Austin)\nBlair Garrou\, Managing Partner\, Mercury\n\nAfterward\, 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. \nParticipating Startups  \n \nPrior to the fireside chat\, 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 are currently closed for March\, but startups are invited to apply to participate in our next Software Day on May 20.\n\n“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. Join us as we bring together leading mentors\, promising startups\, and like-minded Houstonians focused on transformative software innovations. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/software-day-at-the-ion-2/
LOCATION:Ion – Forum Stairs\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Keynote,Mentorship,Networking
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