Perfecting Your Pitch

Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a visionary startup owner, or a tech aficionado, this event is tailor-made for you. Join us and discover the indispensable value of a compelling pitch deck. About the Speakers Dr. Doug Franklin “Dr. Doug” is the CEO and Co-Founder of DeckLaunch and the COO of Fresh Tech Solutionz. He has […]

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Angel Investing 101: Sourcing and Vetting Deals

One of the biggest challenges Angel Investors face is finding frequent and quality investment opportunities. Building a pipeline of opportunities and a network that fosters those opportunities takes time and strategy. Continuing on our education series of “Angel Investing 101,” Urban Capital Network is delivering their next session, “Sourcing and Vetting.” Whether you’ve made the […]

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Juneteenth en Blanc at Community Artists’ Collective

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-artists-collective-juneteenth-en-blanc-tickets-1364596999359 Join the Community Artists' Collective as they celebrate Juneteenth! Lite bites, music, immersive photo experiences, art making and more! White attire encouraged.

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Founders & Funders Happy Hour at Second Draught

Register here: https://lu.ma/ccw807ow ​Come hang out with the people at Mercury, TiE Houston, Rocket Network, and SWAN! ​​​Founder, investor, operator - you're all welcome! Talk tech, startups, VC, or the crazy state of the world! Stop by, have a drink, say hello, and meet some cool people. ​​​​​See you there! ​​​​​​​About the hosts: ​​​​​​​​Mercury is an early-stage venture capital platform […]

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Ion Networking with Cup of Joey

What is the purpose of Cup of Joey? It is to create a connected culture of coffee shop-open networking across our region. Every Friday morning, you’ll have the opportunity to […]

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TXRX Office Hours

TXRX is Houston's non-profit makerspace. Join the Ion's Engineer-in-Residence, Larry Ciscon, for TXRX Office Hours every Friday at the Ion. TXRX has a diverse network of creators, artist, and inventors […]

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SCORE Office Hours

SCORE is the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. Office Hours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional partners will be on-site the second Friday of each month (excluding […]

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Houston Methodist Leadership Speaker Series

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-methodist-leadership-speaker-series-at-ion-dr-nicholas-desai-tickets-1291589702569 Join the Houston Methodist Tech Hub at Ion for for our leadership speaker series presentation by Dr. Nicholas Desai. Dr. Nicholas Desai is Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, […]

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Ion Bike Club

Join us for a 45-minute guided cruise, suitable for all ages, led by Bike Houston around the expanding Ion District and Midtown neighborhoods. We'll meet up on the Ion Plaza just outside of Second Draught. Following the ride, join us inside at Second Draught - participants' first beer is on the house.

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EV Club at Second Draught

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ev-club-at-the-ion-tickets-1427790793699?aff=oddtdtcreator Come join EV Club for an exciting in person event at Second Draught! The EV Club at the Ion is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow electric vehicle enthusiasts, share […]

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Ion Networking with Cup of Joey

What is the purpose of Cup of Joey? It is to create a connected culture of coffee shop-open networking across our region. Every Friday morning, you’ll have the opportunity to […]

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TXRX Office Hours

TXRX is Houston's non-profit makerspace. Join the Ion's Engineer-in-Residence, Larry Ciscon, for TXRX Office Hours every Friday at the Ion. TXRX has a diverse network of creators, artist, and inventors […]

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SCORE + LSA Global Office Hours

SCORE is the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs start, grow, or successfully exit a business. SCORE's 10,000 volunteers provide free, expert mentoring, resources, and education in all 50 U.S. states and territories. Office Hours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional […]

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Welcome to the Ion: An Introduction and Tour

Join the Ion’s Mentor in Residence, Wade Pinder, for an engaging tour and introduction to the Ion, Houston’s dynamic hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, powered by Rice University. This event is designed for entrepreneurs, students, professionals, investors, community leaders, and anyone curious about what the Ion has to offer. For those new to Houston and […]

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Code4Y’all: Understanding Business as a UXer

Register here: https://www.meetup.com/code4yall/events/308651689/ Join Code4Y'all for an insightful session led by Isabel Almaguer, Senior Data Advisor, as they explore how UX professionals can bridge the gap between design and business […]

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Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/social-media-breakfast-of-houston-1844169 Join Impact Hub at the Social Media Breakfast and learn how to maximize the power of social media for your business! Expand your reach, connect with your audience, and boost your brand's online presence. Don't miss out! http://smbhou.com/ Today, every brand is a content brand. In a time of shifting algorithms and […]

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Ion Networking with Cup of Joey

What is the purpose of Cup of Joey? It is to create a connected culture of coffee shop-open networking across our region. Every Friday morning, you’ll have the opportunity to […]

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TXRX Office Hours

TXRX is Houston's non-profit makerspace. Join the Ion's Engineer-in-Residence, Larry Ciscon, for TXRX Office Hours every Friday at the Ion. TXRX has a diverse network of creators, artist, and inventors […]

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SCORE Office Hours

SCORE is the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. Office Hours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional partners will be on-site the second Friday of each month (excluding […]

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How to Start a Startup

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. Join us after the session, hosted by Heath Butler, for a […]

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