Register here: https://luma.com/bg6isp5z The Startup Simulation is an in-person startup simulation that brings founders, investors, mentors and ecosystem partners together to navigate real decisions, tradeoffs and uncertainty, before the stakes […]
DetailsRegister here: https://luma.com/rbsdhlcn What would it take to simulate a patient well enough to change how we train, test, research and deliver care? This edition of Evening Rounds explores digital […]
DetailsWhat 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 meet new and expand your current networks, talk about tech, inspire innovation, and create community. So, what is the difference between a cup of joe […]
DetailsJoin 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 […]
DetailsNASA is bringing its expertise to Houston’s innovation hub! Every other Friday, join us for NASA's office hours, designed to bridge the gap between Houston’s innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups with […]
DetailsHave an idea, startup, or company looking for innovative technology? Meet with the Rice University Office of Technology Transfer during office hours at The Ion to explore how university research […]
DetailsAbout SCORE 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 […]
DetailsRegister here: https://luma.com/techwalk-co9k We're building a different sort of networking event for members of the Tech and SaaS communities to get outside, meet new people, and enjoy some fresh air, […]
DetailsRegister Here: https://luma.com/d2rqt6h1 Join us for Capital Factory's most popular public coffee networking event series co-hosted by Capital Factory, Rice Alliance, and Lilie Lab. New to Texas? New to Startups? […]
DetailsRegister Here: https://www.helloalice.com/events/main-street-rising-houston About this event Houston is one of the fastest-growing, most diverse cities in the country, and that shows up in its small businesses too! On November 10, Hello Alice is bringing Main Street Rising to The Ion, the city's own home base for builders, to put a straight question in front of […]
DetailsIn a world where only the very wealthy, well connected, and major institutions have access to premium investment opportunities, which have created massive wealth for a small portion of the […]
DetailsRegister here: https://luma.com/4gxizyq2 Houston is about to have something no other city has: football field sized lunar and Martian surface simulations, built indoors next to Johnson Space Center. The Texas […]
DetailsRegister here: https://luma.com/timbergrove Upstream: Digital Tech Meetup – Monthly Social 🍻 No stage. No slides. No panels. Just upstream operators, engineers, founders, and digital leaders getting together over beer and pizza. This is the informal side of the Upstream Digital Tech community. A casual, vendor-light happy hour for people navigating digital change in oil and […]
DetailsRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/out-in-tech-houston-monthly-mixer-tickets-1979625431957?aff=odcleoeventsincollection Out in Tech Houston is the local chapter for Out in Tech, the world’s largest non-profit community of LGBTQ+ tech leaders. Out in Tech creates opportunities for […]
DetailsWhat 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 meet new and expand your current networks, talk about tech, inspire innovation, and create community. So, what is the difference between a cup of joe […]
DetailsRegister here: https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/pr-and-social-media-strategies-to-get-found-and-build-trust/ When someone searches for your business online or asks AI for a recommendation, will they find you, and will they trust what they find? Your website and social media accounts tell your story, but what others say about your business also shapes your reputation. As people increasingly use AI-powered search tools to […]
DetailsAbout SCORE 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 […]
DetailsRegister Here: https://luma.com/uah9mtju This event will be a facilitated discussion bringing together founders, builders, and innovators to explore what it takes to create, scale, and sustain meaningful ventures. Every roundtable will have different topics of discussion as well. Here is the following criteria for individuals to join: 1. Emerging Founders - Actively developing a startup, […]
DetailsRegister Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-ceos-ccos-and-cxos-should-know-before-hiring-another-bd-team-tickets-2003936345554?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Overview Before you hire another BD person, find out whether the real problem is your team, your strategy, or the commercial system behind both. What CEOs, CCOs, […]
DetailsRegister here: https://luma.com/fwo5t7zm Hello friends! Join us for our 3rd meetup, where we’ll explore the key "ingredients" of a successful pitch deck, including the all-important "secret sauce." You will learn […]
DetailsRegister Here: https://houstonopensourcesociety.com/meetings/wednesday/third/ The Houston Open Source Society (HOSS) is a society dedicated to promoting open source software education, development, and support. We profess collaborative coding practices, user-ownership of data and software, and digital civic engagement in the Houston metropolitan area. Our society is always flat, and free. We're a voluntary community organization that functions […]
DetailsYou 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 […]
DetailsWhether 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 […]
DetailsRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wades-houston-startup-speedrun-at-the-ion-tickets-1988360089553?aff=erelexpmlt The 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 […]
DetailsAre you interested or already invested in the Linux Operating System? Join 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 […]
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