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SUMMARY:TEX-E Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://lu.ma/d1lmvbda​ \n​Join TEX-E for the inaugural Texas Exchange for Energy and Climate Entrepreneurship (TEX-E) Conference on April 15! \n​Our half-day conference is centered around the theme of Energy & Entrepreneurship: Navigating the Future of Climate Tech\, and features a keynote\, panels\, fireside chat\, and much more! Following the conference\, they are holding a happy hour/networking session at Second Draught – register here.​
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/tex-e-conference/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,Academic Network,AI,All Communities,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Panel Dicussion
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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-59/
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:Brewing Innovation Mixer - TEX-E Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://lu.ma/dka7ct19​ \n\n\n\n​Calling all innovators\, entrepreneurs\, industry leaders\, and those interested in the energy and climate tech ecosystems — join TEX-E after the TEX-E Conference for networking\, beers\, and celebration! \n\n\n\n​
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/brewing-innovation-mixer-tex-e-conference/
LOCATION:Second Draught\, 4201 Main St. Suite 130\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,Academic Network,AI,All Communities,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Panel Dicussion
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SUMMARY:How to Start a Startup
DESCRIPTION:You have an idea…now what? Before you start looking for funding\, it’s important to ensure that your idea is both viable and valuable — if it doesn’t have a sound model and a market willing to pay for it\, investors won’t be interested anyway. \nJoin us after the session\, hosted by Heath Butler\, for a networking happy hour! \nTarget Audience: \n\nStartups and Entrepreneurs: early-stage entrepreneurs\, entrepreneurs testing ideas for a pivot\nCommunity Members: people with an idea for a startup but unsure what to do next\, small business owners\nCorporate Innovators: intrapreneurs\, decision-makers tasked with creating and leading sustainable change\nAcademic Partners: students or faculty with an idea for a startup\n\nAbout the Speakers:\nHeath Butler\, Mercury Fund \nHeath focuses on B2B SaaS and B2B2C Marketplace investments in future-of-work and fin-tech themes. Heath also manages the organization’s venture studio and network platform\, including corporate\, service provider\, and startup community relationships. \nPrior to joining Mercury\, Heath co-founded Gestalt Theory Venture Partners\, a venture studio and angel investing group. Prior to Gestalt\, Heath held leadership roles as a seasoned go-to-market and corporate development executive at Insperity (NYSE: NSP)\, the nation’s leading HR outsourcing services provider. Prior to Insperity\, Heath led business development for EnergyWorkspace.com\, founded a fin-tech startup\, and developed his foundational management skills at UPS. \nOutside of Mercury\, Heath is an active angel investor and advocates for democratizing access to private equity opportunities for all investors. He is an active start-up mentor\, including the Houston innovation community\, and a regular speaker/mentor within The Ion. Heath enjoys traveling with family and likes to read\, golf\, cycle\, and is an avid poker player. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/how-to-start-a-startup-4/
LOCATION:Ion – Forum Stairs\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Start Here
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