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 […]
DetailsWe want HOU! Join us to discover NASA’s toughest tech challenges—and apply your skills and expertise to solve them. For our last NASA Tech Talk of 2026, we’re going to […]
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 […]
Detailshttps://www.linkedin.com/groups/18970005/ AI Circle Houston is a weekly Friday morning gathering for people building, implementing, or exploring AI. We bring together builders, engineers, product leaders, founders, operators, researchers, students, and anyone interested in putting AI into practice. Each week includes networking followed by a focused session on a practical AI topic, with discussions spanning AI agents, […]
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 […]
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 NASA's elite experts, capabilities, and technology. License the Future: Discover how to utilize NASA-developed technologies and intellectual property for your own projects. Partner for Growth: Explore how […]
DetailsStartup Circle Houston 💫 brings together founders, teammates, experts and newbies of startups in Greater Houston! Past topics include: Traction + Funding Stage Identification - What stage are you really […]
DetailsRegister Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/industrial-growth-series-how-industrial-companies-can-win-business-in-27-tickets-1996110948581?aff=oddtdtcreator Industrial growth is changing. Learn how companies can stay visible, relevant, and competitive as buyers and markets evolve. The next decade of industrial growth will not look exactly like the last one. Industrial companies have always been built on relationships, reputation, trust, technical expertise, and the ability to deliver. Those things will […]
DetailsJoin Lenny Saizan, owner of Murphy Business & Financial – Southwest Houston, Managing Director of Urban Capital Network, and creator of the Legacy Maximizer exit strategy, for a practical, real-world discussion on selling and buying businesses. Selling or acquiring a business is one of the most significant financial decisions most entrepreneurs will ever make, yet […]
DetailsRegister: https://www.tiecontexas.org/tickets TiE Houston, TiE Dallas, and TiE Austin are hosting TiEcon Texas 2026 on October 28–29 at the Ion. The day-and-a-half conference, themed "The Future Runs on Automation," brings […]
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 […]
Detailshttps://www.linkedin.com/groups/18970005/ AI Circle Houston is a weekly Friday morning gathering for people building, implementing, or exploring AI. We bring together builders, engineers, product leaders, founders, operators, researchers, students, and anyone interested in putting AI into practice. Each week includes networking followed by a focused session on a practical AI topic, with discussions spanning AI agents, […]
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 […]
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 can power your next breakthrough. Our team works with startups, entrepreneurs, and established companies to help commercialize cutting-edge technologies developed at Rice. During these office […]
DetailsStartup Circle Houston 💫 brings together founders, teammates, experts and newbies of startups in Greater Houston! Past topics include: Traction + Funding Stage Identification - What stage are you really […]
DetailsRegister Here: https://luma.com/66yyg93a Eight years of ideas, connections, experiments, collaborations, pivots, and people who believe Houston can be better because of what we build together. On October 30, we’re celebrating […]
DetailsRegister here: https://luma.com/12ioljzb The Innovation x Culture Summit is back to spotlight the power of entrepreneurship and investment in Houston! The Innovation x Culture Summit will feature: Black Futures Market […]
DetailsRegister 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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