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SUMMARY:Houston Startup Speedrun
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wades-houston-startup-speedrun-at-the-ion-tickets-1988360089553?aff=erelexpmlt \nThe Houston Startup Speedrun is an intensive and fast-paced program designed to provide both early-stage founders and aspiring entrepreneurs with a comprehensive understanding of the Startup Founder’s Journey and the Houston startup ecosystem through a carefully curated curriculum consisting of 10 consecutive 50-minute sessions. Wade Pinder\, your host and facilitator\, is an experienced and trusted ecosystem guide for many Houston-based stakeholders. With a focus on efficiency and accommodating the schedules of full-time working professionals\, this program aims to quickly give you a “lay of the land” while preparing you for your entrepreneurial journey.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-startup-speedrun-7/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tech Transfer Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://mailchi.mp/rice/aug-20th-ion-event-landing-page \nUniversities and research institutions produce some of the most valuable discoveries in the world\, yet navigating the path to commercialize them is not always clear or well known. Houston’s universities and research institutions are partnering to to simplify the commercialization process. \nMark your calendars for Thursday\, August 20th for the launch of Tech Transfer Thursdays at The Ion District! \nI’m thrilled that the Rice University Office of Technology Transfer is teaming up with the tech transfer offices at Baylor College of Medicine and Houston Methodist for our first event in this monthly series. Together\, we are partnering to spotlight the breakthrough innovations and technologies developed across our respective institutions\, and show you exactly how to leverage this intellectual property (IP) to launch new ventures or create strategic growth opportunities for your business. \nEach month will feature a different domain focus\, and we are kicking off August with Digital Health! \nWho Should Attend?\n💡 Founders & Operators: Looking for breakthrough technology to serve as the foundation for your next venture or strengthen your IP moat. \n🏢 Corporate Innovators: Seeking external research to bridge technical gaps\, accelerate roadmaps\, or unlock new business models. \n📈 Investors & VCs: Searching for vetted\, high-barrier-to-entry university spinouts and deep-tech startups. \nEvent Snapshot:\n5:30 PM: Open Networking & TTO Booths\n6:00 PM: TTO Panel on the licensing & commercialization roadmap\n6:40 PM: University Startup Pitch Spotlight\n7:00 PM: Free Networking
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/tech-transfer-thursdays/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Houston Linux User Group
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested or already invested in the Linux Operating System? \nJoin us at the Houston Linux User Group\, one of the oldest user groups involved with the Linux Operating System. We discuss new trends in operating system usage\, software development\, and current technological trends\, as well as provide one-on-one training or class-based instruction. Learn about how to get more out of your computer or how to leverage any of the Linux-based computational platforms. \nAll are welcome to attend\, regardless of whether you’re a seasoned Linux professional intent on networking or a new Linux user struggling with installation or the command line.\nThis monthly meeting includes all of the standard Houston Linux User Group meeting activities\, which include meet-and-greet\, presentations of personal projects\, multi-meeting classes\, as well as organizational and coordinating announcements. \nVisit our website at: https://www.houstonlinux.org/\nVisit our calendar and the agenda of each week’s meeting at: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=houstonlinuxusergroup@gmail.com \nJoin us on social media.\nDiscord: https://discord.gg/MPzYfeJz\nReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/houstonlinuxusergroup/
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-linux-user-group-8/
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 029 – 030\, 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pickle Lab’s Two Year Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating 2 years of serves\, smashes\, and community at Pickle Lab\, and you’re invited to join the fun!\n\nSwing by on Thursday\, August 20 from 6 – 9 PM for an evening of open play pickleball (paddles are available to borrow)\, beats by a live DJ\, MADabolic demonstrations\, a variety of giveaways and swag\, and complimentary samples from White Claw Zero. Enjoy a free beverage courtesy of Second Draught\, and food will be available for purchase from local food truck\, Crunchy’s for the Munchies.\n\nThis event is free to attend\, but RSVPs are encouraged.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/pickle-labs-two-year-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Pickle Lab
CATEGORIES:All Communities,Community Event
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