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SUMMARY:Cup of Joey
DESCRIPTION:Cup of Joey is a coffee Happy Hour for Innovative Ideas. \n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/cup-of-joey-8/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,All Communities,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230525T193000
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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.In these presentations\, occurring the fourth Thursdays 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.During the Thursday May 25th presentation\, Chris Gerty will present. Chris began his career as a NASA intern in the 1990s\, dedicating himself to human-centered technology and open collaboration. From training crews and serving as a flight controller for the International Space Station’s Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)\, to participating in NASA’s NEEMO-13 mission living underwater for two weeks\, Chris has always prioritized how technology can serve people in extreme environments. \nA strong advocate for open source principles\, Chris champions the collective strength of shared data\, software\, and hardware for problem-solving. His entrepreneurial spirit\, combined with a commitment to open collaboration\, continually drives his innovative approach to space exploration. \nMost recently\, as the Informatics Subsystem Lead for NASA’s next-generation spacesuit\, the xEMU\, Chris has focused on adapting Earth-based advancements—such as advanced lighting\, heads-up displays\, and high-speed data—for space exploration. His vision is a future where space-based technology is not only high-performing but also intuitive and human-centered\, mirroring the technological conveniences we enjoy every day on Earth. \nA Clarkson University alumnus\, Chris enjoys nature through camping and hiking\, coaches and plays ice hockey\, and actively engages with the 3D printing community. \nJoin us after the talk for drinks and networking at Second Draught! \nPast NASA Tech Talks have included: Montgomery B. Goforth discussing NASA Intellectual Property suitable for commercialization by small/start-up companies; Jared Daum discussing Orion’s parachutes and risk identification and mitigation that are showstoppers for the spaceflight parachute industry; Kevin Kobylka discussing current Guidance\, Navigation\, and Control (GNC) capabilities and needs; and Nick Skytland\, Chief Technologist at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) and Director of the Business Development and Technology Integration Office. 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\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-talks0525/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerospace,Founders & Startups,General Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230428T180419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T144849Z
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SUMMARY:Houston Startup Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Houston Startup Showcase\, a half-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: \n\nTrainr\nRekfix\nCriterion Energy Partners\nAbloom\n\nJudges: TBD \nAgenda: \n\n5:30 | Networking at the 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 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-startup-showcase-524/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
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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-5/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230417T193048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T151857Z
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SUMMARY:Investor Studio Series: B2B SaaS Founders & Their Capital Raising Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about how B2B SaaS founders should be thinking about their capital raising strategy\n\n\nDuring this event\, Golden Section\, a venture capital fund and founders studio obsessed with B2B SaaS product development\, will discuss sensible and practical growth\, venture investing\, and their perspective on VC investing in B2B SaaS. The presentation will cover: \n\nWhat they look for when considering investing in a new portfolio company\nHow B2B SaaS founders should be thinking about their capital raising strategy\n\nIf you are a VC fund\, investor\, or founder\, this event is for you! \nAbout the host: Golden Section is a Houston-based VC that invests in early-stage B2B SaaS companies. We invest in founders who have domain expertise in the industry they are looking to build a solution.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/investor-studio-series-b2b-saas-founders-their-capital-raising-strategy/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Investors & Capital
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230417T193100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T151604Z
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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-14/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ion Prototyping Lab
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230501T143442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T165428Z
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SUMMARY:Ion Block Party: Innovation on DisPLAY
DESCRIPTION:Activation Festival 2023 culminates for the second year in a row with a community-wide block party on the Ion Plaza. A special iteration of the Ion’s ongoing monthly event series\, Ion Block Party: Innovation on DisPLAY will feature a number of local entrepreneurial businesses displaying their products and technologies with hands-on opportunities for guests. \nThe community is invited to this free event\, which will include food trucks and a special “battle of the bands” competition between popular acts The Slags and The Outsiders. The bands will alternate genres and musical styles\, and the crowd will ultimately decide which band shone the brightest. Guests will want to stick around for the reveal of the winning band\, which will feature a spectacular visual component.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-block-party-innovation-on-display/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Ion Activation Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230421T183943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T165318Z
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SUMMARY:SME Office Hours + Mingle Lounges
DESCRIPTION:Need advice on your next innovative idea or want to join a tech-related community?  \nStop by on Friday\, May 19 from 1:30 – 2:30 pm in the Ion’s Academic Flex Space to meet SCORE Houston representatives and SMEs in marketing\, storytelling\, pitch deck preparation\, and more!  \nAt the same time\, check out the Ion’s Mingle Lounges to build community and network with other entrepreneurs\, SMEs\, researchers\, corporates\, and investors. \nMingle Lounge topics include: \n\nMusic\, Film\, Media Tech\nFood Tech\nAerospace\nMed & Health Tech\nFinTech\nFunded Founder\nFemale Founder / Female Investors\nClean Energy and Transportation\nWeb3
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/mingle-lounges/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerospace,Ion Activation Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230421T184652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T165223Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Space Tech by Montgomery Goforth
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what the future of space tech is or what opportunities are ahead in lower earth orbit for startups and students?  \nEver thought one day we might grow vegetables on Mars?  \nThe sky\, or galaxy\, in this case\, is the limit. With the Artemis generation\, we are putting the first woman and person of color on the moon\, kicking off a groundbreaking and exciting era in space exploration. Come to the Ion to hear Montgomery Goforth\, Assistant Director\, Strategic Pursuits and Partnerships at NASA’s Johnson Space Center\, speak on these topics\, and more\, during a fireside chat hosted by Alicia Llewellyn\, Lead\, Strategy and Formulation\, Business Development & Technology Integration Office\, NASA JSC.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/future-of-space/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerospace,Ion Activation Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230502T211840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T184710Z
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SUMMARY:Ion Prototyping Lab + Nexus: Space Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ion Prototyping Lab and Rice’s Nexus Lab for a day of space-related displays\, discussions\, and lab tours! The full schedule of events is listed below. \nSpeaker: \n\nAxiom Space\n\nPanelists: \n\nBart Womack\, CEO\, Eden Grow Systems (NASA Spinoff)\n\n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-prototyping-lab-nexus-space-day/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Aerospace,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Ion Activation Festival,Ion Prototyping Lab
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230503T154841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T142325Z
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SUMMARY:Greentown Labs + Ion Activation Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join Greentown Labs on Friday\, May 19 for a day of Cup of Joey networking\, food trucks at lunchtime\, and a panel of thought-provoking speakers and a showcase of their members in the afternoon. \n8:30 – 10:30 AM: Cup of Joey at Greentown Labs \n12:00 – 1:30 PM: Food Trucks \n\nThe Fry Guy\nPit King BBQ\n\n1:30 – 3:30 PM: Houston Innovation District Panel \nLeaders from across Houston’s Innovation District will come together to celebrate the milestones of the ecosystem over the past two years\, the future of energy transition in Houston\, and what startups need from industry stakeholders to keep the momentum going.\n \n\nGreentown Labs (Moderator)\nOlivia Espy Huntington\, Wootz\nZimri Hinshaw\, Bucha Bio\nKeith Cole\, Water Lens \n\n1:30 – 3:30 PM: Greentown Labs Showcase  \nMeet with Greentown’s entrepreneurs\, learn about their climate solutions\, and make valuable connections! This startup showcase will highlight Greentown Houston member companies innovating across the key carbon-emitting sectors—electricity\, agriculture\, buildings\, manufacturing\, and transportation—and on resiliency\, adaptation\, and platform solutions.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/greentown-labs-ion-af-2023/
LOCATION:Greentown Labs\, 4200 San Jacinto St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Clean Energy,CleanTech,Consumer,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Ion Activation Festival,MedTech/HealthTech,Smart Cities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T103000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230421T164132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T164903Z
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SUMMARY:Cup of Joey: Ion District Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 2nd Anniversary celebration of Cup of Joey that’s so big\, we needed TWO locations! Co-hosted by Capital Factory (at the Ion) and Greentown Labs (at Greentown Labs!) \nOver the past two years\, we have connected all across the Houston region. Join us from 8:30 – 10:30 am\, Friday\, May 19\, for open networking amongst the entire Ion District. In addition\, we will showcase our newest partners of the Ion during Cup of Joey\, giving them an opportunity to share their purpose and commitment to the future of Ion District and the Ion community. \nStarting at 9:30 am\, we will take our family photo\, and Joey will host a conversation with Global Customer Commerce\, United Airlines\, and Woodside Energy. \nShow up\, be friendly\, and make new connections. Know your why\, and we will get to the future together. \nThe future is only a cup away.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/cup-of-joey-ion-district/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Human Performance,Ion Activation Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230421T185052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T164702Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation on Tap: EntrepreNeuro
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Ion and part of the InterfaceRice 2023 conference\, EntrepreNeuro is a one-hour TEDx-style presentation that hosts three presenters who have careers spanning both academia and industry.  \nThese presenters will discuss their personal experiences with a focus on what they have learned during periods of transition. Faculty are increasingly managing university labs while also wearing the hat of CEO/CSO for both startup and established companies in the neurotech and biomedical industry. Conversely\, some industry professionals are moving to work more closely in the investment of academic research and forging stronger ties with universities as co-partners in various ventures. What can we learn from those engaging with this dynamic\, and what do they see the future holding for academic/industry relationships? \nPresenters include Jacob Robinson\, who will discuss his transitions between academic labs and founding the startup Motif Neurotech; Paul Cherukuri\, who will discuss his vision for Rice University in translational research as the newly appointed VP of Innovation at Rice University; Erika Ross Ellison\, who has worked at Mayo Clinic\, Cali Health\, Abbott Neuromodulation\, and was recently hired at Vice President of Research and Development at ONWARD; and Chet Moritz\, Ph.D.\, Associate professor in the Division of Physical Therapy\, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine\, University of Washington. He also serves as the co-director for the Center for Neurotechnology\, an interdisciplinary group of engineers\, neuroscientists\, and clinicians developing next-generation neural technologies to treat disorders of the nervous system. \n  \nJoin the speakers and attendees for networking and light bites at 5 PM\, with lectures beginning at 6 PM. 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/entrepreneuro/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Human Performance,Ion Activation Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230421T210250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T164139Z
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SUMMARY:Back to the Future of Innovation
DESCRIPTION:We are at a great turning point in the modern research university. At the center of this disruption is a drive to combine interdisciplinary\, use-inspired research with an entrepreneurial focus in an effort to accelerate the invention and commercialization of breakthrough technologies that solve the world’s most pressing problems. \nJoin us for a discussion on how the Office of Innovation at Rice University is creating game-changing tech startups at speed and scale through public-private partnerships between industry\, government\, and the broader academic community. \nThe short presentation will be followed by a panel to discuss Innovation in Institutions of Higher Education from points of view including academia\, startups\, and industry. \nIntroductory Remarks: \nRice Office of Innovation – Paul Cherukuri\, Vice President for Innovation\, Adjunct Professor\, Management and Entrepreneurship \nPanelists: \n\nPaul Cherukuri\, Vice President for Innovation\, Adjunct Professor\, Management and Entrepreneurship (moderator)\nMichelle Stansbury\, Vice President\, Innovation and IT Applications\, Houston Methodist\nMatthew Wettergreen\, Director of Global Medical Innovation\, Associate Teaching Professor in Bioengineering\nVesna Mirkovic\, Intellectual Property Advisor\, Chevron Technology Ventures
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/back-to-the-future-innovation/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Ion Activation Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230421T202032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T215349Z
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship as a Business Style by Hap Klopp\, Founder of The North Face
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a thought-provoking keynote speech with Founder and former CEO of The North Face\, Hap Klopp\, on why he believes entrepreneurship is less of a stage of a business and more of a style of business and a mindset that can and should be employed by all businesses to ensure their vitality. It is a mindset that can be applied to any business at any time. \nEntrepreneurship involves innovation\, risk-taking\, urgency\, passion\, and a desire to create something new. It is what drives businesses to think outside the box and come up with new and novel solutions. When it is utilized as part of an organization’s business strategy\, it stimulates innovation and drives economic growth. As history has shown\, entrepreneurial thinking and tactics are what sets successful businesses apart. \nIn this presentation\, Hap Klopp will draw on his experience and research to explore the following topics: \n\nWhat got us here won’t get us there! – innovation is essential\nEstablished businesses or startups – who will be the winner?\nSilicon Valley innovation lesson – what translated and must be
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/northface-business-style/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,Human Performance,Investors & Capital,Ion Activation Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230502T205741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T183019Z
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SUMMARY:Ion Prototyping Lab + Nexus: Open Innovation Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ion Prototyping Lab and Rice’s Nexus Lab for a day of innovative displays\, discussions\, and lab tours! The full schedule of events is listed below. \nSpeaker: \n\nPeter Merwin\, Principal and Design Director at Gensler\n\nPanelists: \n\nGrant Belton\, Rice Nexus\nMaria Oden\, Director of Rice360\, Rice University
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-prototyping-lab-nexus-open-innovation-day/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Hardware,Human Performance,Investors & Capital,Ion Activation Festival,Ion Prototyping Lab
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T104500
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230421T202333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T163800Z
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SUMMARY:Workforce Development with Per Scholas
DESCRIPTION:Join Per Scholas and us for an insightful panel discussion about tech talent development and training Houston’s future workforce.  \nThis event will bring together industry leaders\, experts\, and innovators to explore the critical role of skills training and partnerships in building a robust tech industry. \nThe panel will cover a wide range of topics\, including the latest trends and challenges\, the importance of upskilling and reskilling\, and best practices for creating a diverse\, equitable\, and inclusive tech workforce. You will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with a diverse group of professionals who are leading the way. \nWhether you are an employer looking to build a talented and diverse tech workforce\, an individual interested in pursuing a career in tech\, or an industry professional looking to stay on top of the latest trends\, this panel discussion is for you! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to gain valuable insights\, network with leaders\, and explore the future of tech talent right here in Houston! \nPanelists include: \n\n Damien Howard\, Chief Enterprise Solutions Officer\, Per Scholas (moderator)\nAngela Berardi\, National Account Manager\, Certified Marketplace Diversity Ambassador\, TEKsystems\nLavone Jones\, Vice President\, Human Resources\, Comcast\nJanet Pope\, Vice President\, Corporate Social Responsibility\, Capgemini\n\nAfter the panel\, you will have the opportunity to visit with several of Ion’s tenants and partners to workshop your professional and job placement skills.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/wfd-per-scholas/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Human Performance,Ion Activation Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230421T201743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T163620Z
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SUMMARY:What's Next\, Now: Ion District Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday evening for a showcase like no other!  \nThe Ion District Showcase will feature startups and corporations from Houston’s key industries\, including healthcare\, energy\, finance\, and technology\, who will showcase their innovative solutions and products that are transforming the way we live and work. Guests will have the opportunity to engage with the founders and thought leaders who are driving these innovations and explore what’s next in their respective industries. You will learn about the latest trends and technologies shaping our future\, and how these innovations are changing the world around us. Enjoy the showcase\, network with other innovators\, and learn more about Ion District and our partners. \nCorporate Partner participants include: \n\nAramco\nBaker Botts L.L.P.\nbp\nChevron\nExxonMobil\nGlobal Custom Commerce (GCC)\nMicrosoft\nWoodside Energy\n\nAdditional and emerging participants include:\n\n\nAbloom\nAllthenticate\nBlue People\nCard.io Inc\nCognite\nCriterion Energy\nEigen Control Inc.\nFitLift\nGrid Lights\nImproving\nOpenStax\, Rice University\nRedSwan CRE Marketplace\nSLB INNOVATION FACTORI\nSensyTec\nStudio Pod\nSUPERGirls SHINE Foundation\nTeamates\nUnytag\nUrban Capital Network\nWater Lens\, LLC
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/district-showcase/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Ion Activation Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230502T220650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T163514Z
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SUMMARY:Common Desk Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to mix and mingle at the Common Desk Happy Hour! This is the perfect event for both Common Desk members and potential members to come together and learn more about our vibrant coworking community. Our seasoned members will be there to socialize and share their experiences with you\, while our Common Desk staff will introduce you to who we are\, what we offer and how you can get involved. You’ll get to connect with like-minded professionals\, expand your network\, and discover the many benefits of working at Common Desk – Texas’ favorite coworking space. \nDuring the event\, you can also sign up for a tour of our space on Thursday\, May 17th. You’ll see our inspiring shared work areas\, top-notch conference rooms\, cozy chat booths\, coffee stations\, communal kitchen\, and stunning office spaces. This is your chance to get an insider’s view of our dynamic community and see why so many professionals choose to call Common Desk their second home. So\, what are you waiting for? Join us for an evening of fun\, learning\, and networking at the Common Desk Happy Hour!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/common-desk-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Second Draught\, 4201 Main St. Suite 130\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Consumer,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Human Performance,Investors & Capital,Ion Activation Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230421T202757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T163402Z
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SUMMARY:ChatGPT Panel: Love It or Hate It: Exploring the Transformative Power of ChatGPT
DESCRIPTION:At one moment in time\, AI was the domain of science fiction.  \nThe HAL 9000 of Clarke’s 2001 was an über impressive thinking computer that unfortunately held a scary side. With the latest breakthrough in artificial intelligence\, the Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT)\, societal interest in AI has reached new heights. This panel will explain what ChatGPT is\, how it may be used\, and what its pitfalls may be. Should we be excited or fear our emerging AI overlords? Join us to find out. \nPanel: \n\nChris Bronk\, Associate Professor\, Hobby School of Public Affairs\, UH (moderator)\nVicente Ordóñez-Román\, Associate Professor in Computer Science\, Rice University\nLiz Rodwell\, Assistant Professor of Digital Media\, Information and Logistics Technology\, UH\nLaura Kamrath\, Founder & CEO\, Zebra Marketing Solutions
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/chatgpt/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Ion Activation Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230421T203249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T163256Z
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SUMMARY:Corporate-Startup Partnerships: How to Build Them\, Sustain Them\, and How They're Key to Fast-Tracking Innovation and Growth
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel discussion with innovation experts from Halliburton Labs\, ExxonMobil\, and TMCi\, moderated by leading global technology law firm Baker Botts. \nIn a world of constant disruption and emerging technologies\, companies can no longer rely solely on internal R&D to drive innovation. To stay competitive in today’s ever-changing landscape\, corporations must rethink their innovation strategies to stay ahead of the curve and avoid being disrupted. Meanwhile\, innovation and disruption are at the core of startup companies that thrive at challenging the status quo and developing new technologies. Hence why corporate-startup partnerships are vital to innovation. \nWith insights from Founding Partner Baker Botts\, innovation strategists Scott Gale\, Executive Director of Halliburton Labs\, Tom Luby\, Ph.D.\, Director of TMCi\, and Nazeer Bhore\, Manager\, Tech Scouting\, Innovation and Ventures (TSIV) of ExxonMobil\, also a Founding Partner\, and their portfolio companies\, we’ll dive deep into corporate-startup collaborations\, including: \n– How some of Houston’s and the world’s largest companies are developing open innovation strategies to go beyond their internal boundaries and explore new ventures.\n– Different models for collaboration–from IP licensing to direct investment–and how early-stage companies build successful collaborations with large enterprises.\n– The benefits of corporate-startup collaborations and the risks.\n– How to measure success in partnerships beyond just financial indicators; and more! \nWhether you’re a corporate innovator curious about how to engage with startups more effectively or a startup interested in working with a large enterprise to develop a proof of concept or a pilot\, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear from experts who have each built dozens of successful startup-enterprise partnerships from the ground up. After the panel\, you will have the opportunity to visit with several of Halliburton Labs\, ExxonMobil\, and TMCi’s portfolio companies to get their own unique perspective and advice.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/corportate-startup/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,Human Performance,Ion Activation Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230502T204653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T182846Z
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SUMMARY:Ion Prototyping Lab + Nexus: Robotics Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ion Prototyping Lab and Rice’s Nexus Lab for a day of robotic displays\, discussions\, and lab tours! The full schedule of events is listed below. \n  \nSpeaker: \n\nJide Akinyode\, VP of Engineering\, Nauticus Robotics\n\nPanelists: \n\nMike Schoonover\, Entrepreneur working on Robotics\nLydia Kavraki\, Professor of Computer Science\, Rice University
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ipl-nexus-robotics-day/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Hardware,Human Performance,Investors & Capital,Ion Activation Festival,Ion Prototyping Lab
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230418T160642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T163037Z
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SUMMARY:Engage VC
DESCRIPTION:HX Venture Fund\, in partnership with the Ion\, will host Alex Niehenke with Scale Ventures for an insightful morning discussion. Scale is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on intelligent business software with a Scaling Platform that has helped companies like Box\, Bill.com\, Hubspot\, Docusign\, JFrog\, and WalkMe move from founder-led growth to a repeatable go-to-market machine. Alex Niehencke\, a Partner since 2017\, has focused on early investments in vertical software markets where incumbents have failed to invest in advanced technology offerings.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/engage-vc/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Investors & Capital,Ion Activation Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
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-12/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230417T193105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193105Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230417T193047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193047Z
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SUMMARY:Ion Open Accelerator: Revenue Engineering for Growth Stage Startups Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 3-class series on building revenue growth\, creating demand as a pre-requisite to growth\, & accelerating acquisition & revenue.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-open-accelerator-revenue-engineering-for-growth-stage-startups-series/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
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-11/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230417T193103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T193103Z
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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-41/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T103000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
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-6/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084225
CREATED:20230417T193046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T205034Z
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SUMMARY:Investor Studio Series Dream Big Ventures x Ion
DESCRIPTION:Hear from finance experts Staci LaToison\, Founder & CEO Dream Big Ventures\, Ramona Ortega\, Founder & CEO Wealthbuild.ai & My Money\, My Future\, and Nancy Almodovar\, CEO & Broker Nan & Company Properties.\n\n\nInvesting can feel daunting. It’s intimidating to put your capital into something hoping for a return. And underrepresented communities often don’t get the opportunity to see a payoff since they make up only 26% of American investors. We’re here to change that by empowering diverse Houstonians to invest in themselves. \nDuring “Investing in Yourself – From FinTech Game Changer to Real Estate to Venture Capital”\, hear from an all-Latina panel of finance experts\, including Dream Big Ventures Founder & CEO Staci LaToison\, WealthBuild.ai & My Money\, My Future Founder & CEO Ramona Ortega\, and Nan and Company Properties CEO and Broker Nancy Almodovar\, as they discuss how to overcome the odds and build generational wealth through investing.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/investor-studio-series-dream-big-ventures-x-ion/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital
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