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SUMMARY:Sewn Goods Office Hours at Ion Prototyping Lab
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a new product idea you want to bring to life but don’t know where to start? IPL+HTX Sewn Goods Office Hours are here to help!\n\n\nIon Prototyping Lab is partnering with HTX Sewn Goods team to turn your idea into a tangible prototype. During office hours\, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss cutting\, sourcing\, material\, construction\, and production options. Plus\, you’ll leave with a clear understanding of the prototyping process and the next steps you need to take to bring your product to market. \n\n\nParking Instructions\nVisitor Parking Lot: Enter 4200 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the visitor parking lot\, located in front of the Ion building. \nOverflow Parking Instructions: Enter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to this parking lot\, located across the street from the Ion building.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/sewn-goods-office-hours-at-ion-prototyping-lab-3/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T171500
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SUMMARY:AI Powered Renewable Energy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 2-day workshop covering the latest advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the Ion!\n\n\nAI Houston Institute of Rice University in partnership with Ion is getting together experts from academia and industry working on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in solving some of the most complex challenges facing the Energy industry as it transitions into alternative sources of energy that are green and sustainable.  \nIt will be a 2-day workshop covering the latest advances in AI – theory and practice\, and their applicability in three broad areas – Wind\, Carbon Capture\, Utilization\, Storage (CCUS)\, and Geothermal. There are several well-renowned speakers and panelists lined up from both the industry and academia. This workshop invites technology and business leaders from the energy industry and the startup community. Every better way needs a place to begin. Join us for the 2023 AI-Powered Renewable Energy Workshop at the Ion to start the conversation and network to create a resilient and sustainable energy future. \nFor the full agenda\, please go to: https://aihouston.rice.edu/ai-powered-renewable-energy-workshop \n\n\nVisitor Parking Lot: Enter 4200 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the visitor parking lot\, located in front of the Ion building. \nOverflow Parking Instructions: Enter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the red parking lot\, located across the street from the Ion building.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ai-powered-renewable-energy-workshop/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211038
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SUMMARY:Mingle Mondays: Med & Health Tech
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the third Monday of the month as we build Houston’s Med & Health Tech community the Ion!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/mingle-mondays-med-health-tech/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211038
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SUMMARY:Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours to discuss how to build your ideas!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-prototyping-lab-office-hours-4/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211038
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SUMMARY:How to Start a Startup
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify problems\, needs\, and trends worth pursuing and then how to create and evaluate possible solutions to these problems.\n\n\nYou 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! \n\n5:30 PM | Presentation\n6:30 PM |Guest Speaker\n6:45 PM | Q & A\n7:00 PM | Networking\n\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 Speaker:\nHeath Butler\, Mercury \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 advocate 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\nParking Instructions\nParking Instructions: Enter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the red parking lot\, located across the street from the Ion building.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/how-to-start-a-startup/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T120000
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SUMMARY:Poptarts & Pitches
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesdays  at 10 AM on the Lower Level to learn about the art of pitching and get valuable feedback on your deck!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/poptarts-pitches-2/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211038
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SUMMARY:Investor Studio Series: Dream Big Ventures x Ion x Mendoza Ventures
DESCRIPTION:Underrepresented founders face a lot of barriers\, including rarely seeing VC dollars.  Join us to discover how this is changing!\n\n\nUnderrepresented founders face a lot of barriers\, including rarely seeing VC dollars. However\, Dream Big Ventures and Mendoza Ventures are looking to change those statistics to help diverse founders succeed. \nIn the wake of Mendoza Ventures’ first close on its $100M growth fund focused on allocating a majority of capital to diverse founders\, hear why this groundbreaking announcement will create a ripple effect for leaders everywhere.  \nJoin Dream Big Ventures Founder & CEO Staci LaToison\, and Mendoza Ventures Co-Founders Senofer Mendoza and Adrian Mendoza\, as they discuss the growth of women and Latinas in Fintech\, AI\, and Cybersecurity in this fireside chat. \n\n\nParking Instructions: Enter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the red parking lot\, located across the street from the Ion building.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/investor-studio-series-dream-big-ventures-x-ion-x-mendoza-ventures/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211038
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SUMMARY:Perfecting Your Pitch
DESCRIPTION:Discuss the importance and value of refining your pitch deck.\n\n\nJoin us for our series with DeckLaunch and Fresh Tech Solutionz as they discuss the importance and value of your pitch deck when reaching your target audience. \nThis event is best for small business owners\, startups\, entrepreneurs\, tech developers\, tech/innovation enthusiasts\, and anyone new to creating pitch decks. \nAbout the Speakers \nDr. Doug Franklin“Dr. Doug” is the CEO and Co-Founder of DeckLaunch and the COO of Fresh Tech Solutionz. He has fifteen years of management\, marketing\, and operations experience\, including opportunities with iconic firms such as Coca-Cola\, ExxonMobil\, and RJ Reynolds. Dr. Franklin is also a leadership scholar that has presented at more than a dozen conferences and has published in peer-reviewed journals such as The Leadership Quarterly and The Journal of the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators. Dr. Franklin graduated with a Doctoral Degree in Ethical Leadership from the University of St. Thomas Houston and currently teaches Quantitative and Mixed Research Methods at UST. \nDerrell Norisith more than ten years dedicated to developing business operations and software development\, Noris is currently the Co-Founder and CTO of Deck Launch and the CEO of Fresh Tech Solutionz. Both successful startups provide services to growing businesses looking to mobilize their outreach further. \nNicholas Mbaezue-Daniel Jr.is the founder of Egis Project Management LLC\, a project management firm dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses for projects in the industries of Construction\, Technology\, and Business Enterprise. He also serves as Director of Project Management for Fresh Tech Solutionz and as Chief Operations Officer at DeckLaunch LLC. Nicholas considers himself a servant of entrepreneurship because he sees entrepreneurship as a major vehicle to uplift the community. \nThis event is best for small business owners\, startups\, entrepreneurs\, tech developers\, tech/innovation enthusiasts\, and anyone new to creating pitch decks. \nParking Instructions\nParking Instructions: Enter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the red parking lot\, located across the street from the Ion building.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/perfecting-your-pitch/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211038
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193039Z
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SUMMARY:Ion Startup University: Business Agility
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, learn how business agility supports innovation in your start-up\, empowers your teams\, improves performance\, and more!\n\n\nThis two-part event focuses on how business agility supports innovation in your start-up\, empowers your teams\, improves performance\, and helps your business outpace your competitors. \nWe will focus on defining business agility and identifying the values\, culture\, and practices it can bring to a start-up. We will discuss how rapid and continuous feedback is vital to prolonged success\, the importance of incremental delivery\, the necessary ability to pivot when market conditions require it\, introduce the concept of embracing failure as a learning opportunity\, and most importantly\, how to create an Agile mindset at your start-up that supports the Agile culture to thrive. \nAbout the speaker:\nShervin Joseph is a Director at Improving with 20+ years of experience in technology and 9+ years leading Agile teams. As an Agile Coach\, he strives to be a true servant leader who demonstrates an Agile mindset while coaching at all levels of an enterprise. He loves mentorship in any capacity and tries to lend support wherever he can\, both within and outside the workplace. \nRobyn Fuentes is a VP of Consulting at Improving and specializes in helping companies leverage technology to enable greater business success. With a passion for creating environments of trust\, Robyn is able to leverage her expertise in software and breadth of experience working in widely different industries to lead teams\, coach executives\, and create solutions in ways that amplify both business and technology towards mutual gain. Outside of the office\, her passions include sports\, music\, motorcycles\, and traveling the world.    \nThe event will consist of a 45-minute presentation and a 45-minute workshop. \n\n\nParking Instructions\nParking Instructions: Enter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the red parking lot\, located across the street from the Ion building.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-startup-university-business-agility/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211038
CREATED:20230417T193040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193040Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation on Tap: Leonardo Duenas-Osorio\, Rice University
DESCRIPTION:Join us for talks on disruptive technology\, followed by networking with speakers.\n\n\nSpeaker: Leonardo Duenas-Osorio\, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering \nMaking the Failure of Complex Engineered Systems Rare \nAs automation\, interdependencies and operational uncertainty in engineered systems increase\, researchers and industry need new system-level state estimation methods that are efficient and trustable to guide system safety decisions.  This talk introduces disruptive algorithms for the practical reliability assessment of existing and future complex engineered systems\, which offer exact bounds or guarantees of the quality of their estimates\, while easing the burden of proof on investors and stakeholders.  In particular\, I present how we leverage logic to develop reliability estimators based on one of the simplest operations we all perform: counting. This is in contrast to widely used but less intuitive strategies based on sampling.  Our new methods\nare scalable\, naturally applicable to networked systems\, and issue probably approximately correct (PAC) certificates of their quality.  Our logic-based formulation also reveals a unique connection to emerging hardware\, including quantum computers\, to not miss rare-events which carry high consequences if they occur.  I end the talk with a prospective account of counting and sampling methods for reliability verification in industry which are consistent with uncertainty quantification and support safety decisions of evolving engineered systems.\n \nWe invite attendees to join the featured speaker and event attendees for networking at Second Draught after the talk. \nInnovation on Tap: Disruptive Technology Talks with Houston’s Leading Researchers \nIndustrial innovation is in the DNA of Houston (energy\, health\, space\, and transportation)\, and the Ion is at the forefront of moving the city to become a technology destination\, a central place where we support bold moves that embrace the innovation economy at an industrial scale. The Ion is a place where we accelerate disruption by connecting people and ideas to create a future that will not only change Houston but change the world. \nThe Ion Innovation on Tap lecture series is focused on bridging world-leading academic research to the broader innovation ecosystem\, creating connections and partnerships that will not only accelerate translation and commercialization but form relationships that will drive future fundamental advances needed to address fundamental problems like decarbonization\, personalized health care\, and create resilient and sustainable livable communities. \nExamples of disruptive technology include but are not limited to AI and machine learning\, robotics\, synthetic biology\, neuro-engineering\, nano-materials\, cyber security\, imaging\, blockchain\, and quantum computing. \nThe lecture series will feature leading researchers spanning engineering\, science\, and design\, showcasing advanced technology and innovation from academic research labs and programs. Largely inaccessible and buried in journals and conference proceedings\, technology will be presented in an accessible TED-style lecture format with ample networking opportunities. The disruptive technology lecture series will serve as a magnifying glass connecting fundamental technology to people and organizations that can benefit and help activate technology through commercialization. More than that\, the lecture series will serve as a front door for collaboration between researchers and industry partners and/or the formation of new technology startups that will help establish Ion and Houston as a global hub for innovation. \n\n\nParking Instructions\nEnter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the red parking lot\, located across the street from the Ion building.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/innovation-on-tap-leonardo-duenas-osorio-rice-university/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211038
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193040Z
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SUMMARY:Ion Block Party + Crawfish Cookoff
DESCRIPTION:Join us every first Thursday of the month on the plaza for live music and local brews provided by Second Draught. (Rescheduled from April 6)\n\n\nEnjoy live music on the plaza by Chris Castaneda (Jazz/Blues) and local brews at Second Draught  every first Thursday of the month from 4 – 7 PM. (This is the rescheduled date for April 6th) Every guest who registers and checks in will receive one free drink ticket that can be redeemed at Second Draught. \nAdditionally\, our April Ion Block Party will showcase Ion businesses participating in a crawfish cookoff. Join in on the fun by tasting and voting for your favorite crawfish team! \nCompeting teams include: \n\nIon / Rice Management Company\nEarn Your Freedom\nTranswestern\nTekrevol\nAra Partners\nThe Lymbar\n\n\n\nParking Instructions\nParking Instructions: Enter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the red parking lot\, located across the street from the Ion building.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-block-party-crawfish-cookoff-2/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211038
CREATED:20230417T193041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193041Z
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SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101
DESCRIPTION:Join this informative presentation and Q&A regarding due diligence of angel investment opportunities.\n\n\nJoin the Urban Capital Network for an informative presentation and Q&A regarding due diligence of Angel investment opportunities. \nAs an angel investor\, before investing in a startup\, you might ask: \n\nHow do I know when I’ve found the right opportunity?\nWhat are the risks involved?\nHow much time should I spend evaluating the opportunity?\n\nAssessing and evaluating a company before it has revenue is a difficult task. There are no agreed-upon or standard approaches\, unlike companies that have a longer track record with historical financial statements\, assets\, and revenue. There are numerous unknowns and risks.  \nDue diligence is not about eliminating risks but rather an exercise to spot and avoid the obvious pitfalls\, understand the risks\, gather information to support your valuation\, and ultimately negotiate your terms. \n In this session of the education series “Angel Investing 101\,” the team at Urban Capital Network will present and discuss the role and principles of diligence and risk assessment when evaluating an early-stage company. \nDuring the session\, you can expect to learn the following: \n\nKey diligence focus areas and principles\nWhat to look for and ask during due diligence\nHow to avoid common mistakes\nHow to develop a process to improve your chances of success\n\nAbout the speaker: \nLenny Saizan is co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network (UCN)\, an investment firm focused on democratizing premium investment opportunities for a broader pool of investors. In addition to his role at UCN\, Lenny owns and operates Murphy Business Sales – Southwest Houston\, where he helps business owners exit plans\, maximize value\, and sell their businesses. Lenny also works with buyers interested in business acquisition or franchising. Prior to launching UCN and his Business Brokerage\, Lenny worked for 10 years in Oil and Gas\, leading teams in Financial and Operational Controls and Audits. \nLenny started his career as an Electrical Engineer\, specializing in automation and controls and systems integration. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from L.S.U. and his MBA from Tulane University. \n\n\nParking Instructions\nParking Instructions: Enter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the red parking lot\, located across the street from the Ion building.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211038
CREATED:20230417T193033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193033Z
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SUMMARY:Cup of Joey
DESCRIPTION:Cup of Joey is a coffee Happy Hour for Innovative Ideas.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/cup-of-joey-3/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211038
CREATED:20230417T193034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193034Z
UID:10000333-1682071200-1682076600@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:Ion Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Office Hours at the Ion\, where we will talk to you about how the Ion is here to help you as an entrepreneur.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-office-hours-3/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211038
CREATED:20230417T193059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193059Z
UID:10000427-1682071200-1682085600@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours to discuss how to build your ideas!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-prototyping-lab-office-hours-5/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211038
CREATED:20230417T193042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T202221Z
UID:10000347-1682330400-1682337600@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:Ion Open Accelerator: Visual Storytelling & Presentation Design
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a workshop on Visual Storytelling & Presentation Design for Systems Change.\n\n\nIn this hands-on class\, participants will learn how visual communication and storytelling frameworks enable professionals to discover\, brainstorm\, prototype\, develop\, and effectively communicate complex ideas. In addition\, we will explore how visual communication and graphic visualization can help you better present ideas effectively to customers\, co-workers\, and investors. \nExplaining yourself\, your business\, or a complex technical or social issue can be challenging. We have all suffered through meandering presentations with poorly designed PowerPoint slides. So how can we shift from a typical presenter to a compelling storyteller and use visuals effectively? \nIn this hands-on workshop\, we will address these common questions: \n\nWhat are the basic building blocks of “storytelling\,” and why are organizations identifying it as a core leadership skill?\nHow can we better understand the needs\, limits\, and goals of your audience?\nWhat are some techniques for planning an engaging and effective presentation?\nWhat are some basic rules of visual communication?\nWhat can we learn from engaging presenters that will improve our everyday communication?\nWhat models exist for explaining complex topics and inspiring action?\n\n Speaker: Peter Durand \n\n\nParking Instructions: Enter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the red parking lot\, located across the street from the Ion building.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-open-accelerator-visual-storytelling-presentation-design/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Accelerator,Register on Eventbrite
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211038
CREATED:20230417T193059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T201918Z
UID:10000428-1682427600-1682442000@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours to discuss how to build your ideas!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-prototyping-lab-office-hours-6/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ion Prototyping Lab,Register on Eventbrite
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211038
CREATED:20230417T193043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T202326Z
UID:10000348-1682532000-1682537400@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:Houston Startup Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Houston Startup Showcase 2023! Watch top startups pitch in a competition judged by top leaders in our Houston community.\n\n\nWelcome to the Houston Startup Showcase! A year-long series of monthly pitch competitions. Founders will pitch LIVE AT THE ION and compete for the grand prize package. Watch the startups pitch their company and see who the judges will name the champion of the Houston Startup Showcase 2023. \nWhether you’re a serial entrepreneur or just looking to get more involved in the startup community\, this event is for you. \nPresenting Companies: \nAgenda: \n\n5:30 | Networking at Ion\n6:00 | Welcome & Introductions\n6:15 | Pitches\n7:15 | Judge Deliberation\n7:30 | Closing Remarks\n\nPitch Format: \n\n5 Minute Pitch and Slide Presentation\nJudge Feedback\n\n\n\nParking Instructions \nEnter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the red parking lot\, located across the street from the Ion building.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-startup-showcase/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Register on Eventbrite
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211038
CREATED:20230421T203956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T204148Z
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SUMMARY:NASA Tech Talks
DESCRIPTION:We want HOU! Join us to discover NASA’s toughest tech challenges–and apply your skills and expertise to solve them.\n\nIn these presentations\, occurring the fourth Thursday of the month\, Mr. Montgomery Goforth and other aerospace subject matter experts will discuss the technology development challenges faced by NASA’s Johnson Space Center and the surrounding Aerospace community in our ongoing efforts as the hub of human spaceflight. Presentations will focus on the ways in which these challenges\, and the associated opportunities\, can be leveraged by Houston’s innovation community.\n\nDuring the Thursday\, April 27th presentation\, Nick Skytland\, Chief Technologist at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) and Director of the Business Development and Technology Integration Office\, will present.\n\nJoin us after the talk for drinks and networking at Second Draught!\n\n\nPast NASA Tech Talks have included : Montgomery B. Goforth discussing NASA Intellectual Property suitable for commercialization by small/start-up companies and Jared Daum discussing Orion’s parachutes and risk identification and mitigation that are showstoppers for the spaceflight parachute industry. Future NASA Tech Talks will include: dual-use (space/terrestrial) technologies in the areas of: \n\nAvionics / Communication / Sensors\nRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for ultra-long lived wireless sensors\nPower Storage and Distribution\nAutonomous & Robotics Systems\nExtra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) Systems\nVirtual/Augmented Reality in Human Spaceflight Training & Execution\nHuman Health & Performance / Human Systems Research\n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers\nNick Skytland is the Chief Technologist at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) and Director of the Business Development and Technology Integration Office where he is helping NASA return to the Moon by partnering with industry and academia to advance the future of human spaceflight and propel the space economy. Throughout his career\, he has trained astronauts for spacewalks\, conducted research in human physiology\, led ground-breaking open innovation programs\, established the agency’s social media presence on platforms such as Twitter\, launched the largest hackathon in history\, authored the Future of Work strategy\, instituted the agency’s first data science office\, and led numerous transformation and modernization initiatives. He is currently focused on ushering in NASA’s next chapter in human space exploration and his work spans strategic partnerships\, technology development\, open innovation and technology transfer. \nHe is an avid adventurer\, experienced diver\, and a dedicated triathlete who has completed 23 Ironman races. \nMontgomery B. Goforth serves as the Assistant Director\, Strategic Pursuits & Partnerships – Engineering Directorate\, NASA JSC. \nMr. Goforth has more than 30 years of experience as both Engineer and Manager in a variety of highly technical space and defense-related efforts. He joined NASA in 1990 as part of the Mission Operations Directorate\, working on planning systems and automated procedure execution tools for the International Space Station (ISS). He became Deputy Project Manager for the Portable Computer System\, the laptop used for command and control of the ISS\, in 1996\, and ultimately became Chief of the Branch responsible for all laptops onboard ISS and the Space Shuttle.\nIn 2002 he moved to the ISS Avionics and Software Office as Manager of the Flight Software Development Office and later served as Chief Engineer. During 2005 he spent several months at NASA Headquarters working in the Robotics Lunar Exploration Program. In 2006 he joined the Constellation Program as Chief of Avionics and Software Test and Verification and became Chief of the Software and Avionics Integration Office in 2007. In this role he was responsible for leading a large nation-wide Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) organization which provided program-level coordination\, oversight\, integration and management of the system-of-systems avionics and software\, including the coordination of integrated modeling and simulation and test activities across the Constellation program and the technical integration of Constellation’s Command\, Control\, Communications\, and Information (C3I) architecture.\nIn 2011\, he joined the Avionic Systems Division to support their Strategic Planning and Partnership efforts. In 2015\, he moved onto Engineering Directorate Staff to support Strategic Pursuits and Partnerships. In this role\, he put together a framework to better focus Engineering’s efforts towards Human Spaceflight technology and systems development consistent with JSC and Agency goals for exploration. This framework guides Engineering’s internal investments and external partnerships supporting Lunar and Mars Exploration.\nMr. Goforth was born in East Texas\, raised in Southern California and Arizona\, and graduated from Rice University (BSME 1982\, MSME 1987). Prior to coming to Johnson Space Center\, he was employed by a small defense contractor specializing in anti-submarine warfare.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/nasa-tech-talk0427/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerospace
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SUMMARY:Cup of Joey
DESCRIPTION:Cup of Joey is a coffee Happy Hour for Innovative Ideas.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/cup-of-joey-4/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T113000
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SUMMARY:Ion Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Office Hours at the Ion\, where we will talk to you about how the Ion is here to help you as an entrepreneur.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-office-hours-39/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T140000
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SUMMARY:Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours to discuss how to build your ideas!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-prototyping-lab-office-hours-7/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T130000
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CREATED:20230417T193043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193043Z
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SUMMARY:Sewn Goods Office Hours at Ion Prototyping Lab
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a new product idea you want to bring to life but don’t know where to start? IPL+HTX Sewn Goods Office Hours are here to help!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/sewn-goods-office-hours-at-ion-prototyping-lab-4/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211038
CREATED:20230417T193044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T175019Z
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SUMMARY:Ion Open Accelerator: Designing & Manufacturing A PCBA
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how to design and manufacture a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) for hardware startups.\n\n\nThis workshop will provide an overview of the process of designing and manufacturing a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) for hardware startups. The session will start by discussing the steps involved in bringing a hardware design from an idea to a final product\, including overcoming restrictions in your in-house engineering resources\, cost engineering\, prototyping\, and design for manufacturing (DFM) considerations. \nThe workshop will then cover the various options for purchasing and production\, including working with a contract manufacturer or setting up in-house manufacturing. Throughout the session\, there will be a focus on the unique challenges and opportunities facing early-stage startups in an accelerator environment. \nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will have a better understanding of how hardware can create a massive competitive advantage and how they can confidently move in the hardware space. \nAbout the Speakers: Adrian Leal and Brian Laney \n\n\nParking Instructions: Enter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the red parking lot\, located across the street from the Ion building.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-open-accelerator-designing-manufacturing-a-pcba/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230501T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211038
CREATED:20230417T193036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T140239Z
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SUMMARY:Mingle Mondays: FinTech
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Monday of the month as we build Houston’s FinTech community the Ion!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/mingle-mondays-fintech/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,FinTech,Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211038
CREATED:20230417T193100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193100Z
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SUMMARY:Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours to discuss how to build your ideas!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-prototyping-lab-office-hours-8/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211038
CREATED:20230417T193045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T174706Z
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SUMMARY:Ion Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us every first Thursday of the month on the plaza for live music and local brews provided by Second Draught.\n\n\nWe are teaming up with Blue People for our next Ion Block Party! This block party\, in particular\, will feature tacos vendors\, refreshments\, and tech office hours. We will have tech leaders and SMEs on-site to meet and answer any questions you have about Web3\, Agile Methodologies\, Cloud\, Cybersecurity\, Product Ownership\, and Software Development. \nAttendees will also be able to enjoy live music by The Slags on the plaza and local brews at Second Draught. \nIon Block Party takes place the first Thursday of every month from 4 – 7 PM. Every guest who registers and checks in will receive one free drink ticket that can be redeemed at Second Draught. \nWe can’t wait to Taco ‘Bout Tech together.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-block-party/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230505T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230505T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211038
CREATED:20230417T193033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193033Z
UID:10000299-1683275400-1683282600@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:Cup of Joey
DESCRIPTION:Cup of Joey is a coffee Happy Hour for Innovative Ideas.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/cup-of-joey-5/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230505T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211038
CREATED:20230417T193103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193103Z
UID:10000477-1683280800-1683286200@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:Ion Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Office Hours at the Ion\, where we will talk to you about how the Ion is here to help you as an entrepreneur.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-office-hours-40/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230505T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211038
CREATED:20230417T193100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193100Z
UID:10000431-1683280800-1683295200@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ion Prototyping Lab Office Hours to discuss how to build your ideas!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-prototyping-lab-office-hours-9/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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