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SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101
DESCRIPTION:In 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 population. The team at Urban Capital Network believes the key to closing income and wealth gaps globally is to democratize access to opportunities across the investment ecosystem. \nJoin the Urban Capital Network team for an evening of learning\, discussion\, and possibilities as we explore the basics of angel investing\, the role it plays in bringing new products and services to market\, and the impact it has on wealth and job creation. \nAt this event\, you’ll learn the key components to successfully navigate the critical path of investing in private\, early-stage companies. \nThis session is ideal for the following investment-related stakeholders: \n\nProspective Angel Investors who want to learn more about the world of Angel Investing\nInvestment Advisors (RIA/FA) who are looking for alternative investments for their clients\nEntrepreneurs who want to learn more about what Angels are looking for in their deals\nEntrepreneurs who want to meet/network with Angel Investors\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. \nIn addition to his role at UCN\, Lenny owns and operates Murphy Business Sales – Southwest Houston\, where he helps business owners exit plan\, maximize value\, and sell their business. Lenny also works with buyers interested in business acquisition or franchising. \nPrior to launching UCN and his Business Brokerage\, Lenny worked 10 years in Oil and Gas\, leading teams in Financial and Operational Controls\, and Audit. Lenny started his career as an Electrical Engineer\, specializing in automation and controls\, and systems integration. \nHe earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from L.S.U. and his MBA from Tulane University. \n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-0410/
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 030\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Communities,Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital
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SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101: Introduction to Angel Investing
DESCRIPTION:In 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 population. The team at Urban Capital Network believes the key to closing income and wealth gaps globally is to democratize access to opportunities across the investment ecosystem. \nJoin the Urban Capital Network team for an evening of learning\, discussion\, and possibilities as we\nexplore the basics of angel investing and the role it plays in bringing new products and services to\nmarket and the impact it has on wealth and job creation. \nAt this event\, you’ll learn the key components to successfully navigate the critical path of investing in\nprivate\, early-stage companies. \nThis session is ideal for the following investment-related stakeholders: \n\nProspective Angel Investors who want to learn more about the world of Angel Investing\nInvestment Advisors (RIA/FA) who are looking for alternative investments for their clients\nEntrepreneurs who want to learn more about what Angels are looking for in their deals\nEntrepreneurs who want to meet/network with Angel Investors\n\nAbout the speaker \nLenny Saizan is co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network (UCN)\, an investment firm\nfocused on democratizing premium investment opportunities for a broader pool of investors. \nIn addition to his role at UCN\, Lenny owns and operates Murphy Business Sales – Southwest Houston\, where he\nhelps business owners exit plan\, maximize value\, and sell their business. Lenny also works with buyers\ninterested in business acquisition or franchising. \nPrior to launching UCN and his Business Brokerage\, Lenny worked 10 years in Oil and Gas\, leading teams in Financial and Operational Controls\, and Audit.\nLenny started his career as an Electrical Engineer\, specializing in automation and controls\, and systems integration. \nHe earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from L.S.U. and his MBA from\nTulane University. \n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-introduction-to-angel-investing-2/
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 030\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Communities,Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital
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SUMMARY:Houston Angel Network: Angel 101
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ion for an exciting day featuring HTR’s Friday programming\, which includes networking and panel discussions about driving growth and investing.\nRegister here! \nAs part of H-Town Roundup\, Houston Angel Network will present “Angel 101\,” on March 1st\, 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM at the Ion. This class will cover the basics of innovation and venture investing. Intended for the novice to intermediate early-stage investor\, topics will include: \n\nWho are Angel Investors\nThe Innovation Asset Class\nAngel Investing Lifecycle & Timeframe\nThe Angel Portfolio\nDeal Sourcing\nIndustry Trends in Consumer\, Technology\, Life Sciences\, and Energy\nThe Angel Toolkit\nThe Houston Innovation Ecosystem
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/h-town-roundup-2024-at-the-ion/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,All Communities,Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,H-Town Roundup 2024,Investors & Capital
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SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101: Introduction to Angel Investing
DESCRIPTION:In 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 population. The team at Urban Capital Network believes the key to closing income and wealth gaps globally is to democratize access to opportunities across the investment ecosystem. \nJoin the Urban Capital Network team for an evening of learning\, discussion and possibilities as we\nexplore the basics of angel investing and the role it plays in bringing new products and services to\nmarket and the impact it has on wealth and job creation. \nAt this event\, you’ll learn the key components to successfully navigate the critical-path of investing in\nprivate\, early-stage companies. \nThis session is ideal for the following investment related stakeholders: \n\nProspective Angel Investors who want to learn more about the world of Angel Investing\nInvestment Advisors (RIA/FA) who are looking for alternative investments for their clients\nEntrepreneurs who want to learn more about what Angels are looking for in their deals\nEntrepreneurs who want to meet/network with Angel Investors\n\nAbout the speaker \nLenny Saizan is co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network (UCN)\, an investment firm\nfocused on democratizing premium investment opportunities for a broader pool of investors. \nIn addition to his role at UCN\, Lenny owns and operates Murphy Business Sales – Southwest Houston\, where he\nhelps business owners exit plan\, maximize value\, and sell their business. Lenny also works with buyers\ninterested in business acquisition or franchising. \nPrior to launching UCN and his Business Brokerage\, Lenny worked 10 years in Oil and Gas\, leading teams in Financial and Operational Controls\, and Audit.\nLenny started his career as an Electrical Engineer\, specializing in automation and controls\, and systems integration. \nHe earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from L.S.U. and his MBA from\nTulane University. \n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-introduction-to-angel-investing/
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 030\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital
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SUMMARY:Greentown Labs' Investor Speaker Series - Celebrating Identity In Angel Investing
DESCRIPTION:At Greentown Labs’ next Investor Speaker Series event\, we’re celebrating efforts to create an equitable fundraising landscape. Representatives from several angel networks and other investing groups that prioritize and celebrate founders’ unique identities will join us for this special event to share their insights and perspectives. \nSpeakers: \n\nSunil Garg\, TiE Houston Board Member\, TiE Angels\nLenny Saizan\, Co-Founder\, Urban Capital Network\nPilar Johnson\, Co-Founder and Managing Partner\, Debut Capital\nModerated by Juliana Garaizar\, Chief Development and Investment Officer\, Greentown Labs and Lead Investor\, Portfolia\n\nAgenda: \n4:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Doors Open & Check-In \n5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Panel Discussion \n6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Happy Hour & Networking \n\n\n\n\nVenue Information: \nGreentown Labs Houston \n4200 San Jacinto St. \nHouston\, TX 77004 \nRegister Here
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/greentown-labs-investor-speaker-series-celebrating-identity-in-angel-investing/
LOCATION:Greentown Labs\, 4200 San Jacinto St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Communities,General Community,Investors & Capital
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SUMMARY:Co-Creating the Future: An African Startup Symposium on Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Join The Beta Collective and Ion for an in-person symposium exploring opportunities for cross-border entrepreneurial collaboration between the US/Houston and Africa. From Idea to Impact\, we’ll delve into the African startup ecosystem\, highlighting growth and potential for cross-border collaboration\, key sectors driving innovation and growth\, and legal\, regulatory\, and cultural considerations and challenges for cross-border collaborations. \nIn addition\, we’ll showcase startups and investment opportunities and discuss the current landscape of black investors and founders in the US and their potential impact on the African startup ecosystem. \nWhether you’re an entrepreneur\, investor\, or interested in the African startup ecosystem\, this symposium is for you. You’ll gain insights on building successful partnerships\, investment opportunities and challenges\, and resources available to maximize success in cross-border collaborations. \nDon’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect\, collaborate and co-create the future with a diverse group of like-minded individuals from across the globe. Register today! \nThis event is being held in partnership with the Beta Collective and sponsored by TipHub Venture Capital \n\n\n\n\nHost \nUkeme Daniel E. MD.\, MPH \nUkeme Essien is the founder of The Beta Collective\, a community that incubates ideas for solving grand challenges in African communities globally and enabling collaboration. She is a medical doctor with a passion for solving grand challenges in African communities through population research and innovation design. She has worked with organizations such as the Clinton Global Initiative and the World Health Organization and founded The Beta Collective\, a community incubating innovative ideas for social entrepreneurship. \nUkeme is also an advocate for the African entrepreneurial ecosystem\, having hosted several panels and roundtables in different cities. She also consults for early-stage start-ups in emerging markets over the past 5+ years. Her dedication to empowering emerging entrepreneurs and making a positive impact in African communities is unwavering. \nPanelists \nWale Salami – Moderator \nWale Salami is an American angel investor\, venture capitalist\, U.S. Army veteran\, and tech professional with over 10 years of experience working in the military\, nonprofit and private-sector roles in world-class organizations. He served with the Air Defense Artillery Brigade of the United States Army\, was stationed at Fort Hood\, Texas\, and was on a tour of duty to the Middle East as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. He is currently with one of the top 4 tech companies in America (one of Fortune 10)\, leading cloud adoption strategies in the SouthEast AMER region. \nWale holds a certificate in Private Equity & Venture Capital from Universitä Bocconi\, a BSc. in Mechanical Engineering from Lagos State University\, and an Executive MBA from the University of Texas\, Arlington. He is a member of the HBS Alumni Angels Association (HBSAAA)\, The Stanford Angels Club\, and also a chartered member of the Angel Capital Association (ACA)\, a network of over 14\,000+ active\, professional angels. \nProf. Robert M. Franklin III \nRobert M. Franklin III is a Venture Partner at Sybilla Mastersfund\, a Lecturer at Rice University Jones School of Business\, and a Managing Director at the Vessel Group\, a management consulting firm in Houston. He has expertise in providing regulatory and risk management advice to global investment banks and energy/commodities firms. Robert is a former member of Houston Angel Network (HAN) and focuses on fintech startups. He holds an MBA from Tulane University and a BS in Finance and Banking from Hampton University\, where he was named to the 40 Under Forty Society in 2021. He is also a graduate of the VC University: Venture Finance certificate program by the National Venture Capital Association and UC Berkeley Law. In his free time\, he enjoys reading\, working out\, and cycling. \nMr. Ayo Sopitan  \nMeet Ayo Sopitan\, the founder and CEO of Metalex Commodities\, a company that builds supply chains for critical metals produced in Africa and delivers them to the global metals market. Metalex operates in Nigeria\, Mauritania\, and Zambia\, providing essential metals like copper\, manganese\, lithium\, and cobalt that are crucial to the energy transition. Before founding Metalex\, Ayo spent ten years in the commodity trading industry\, holding various senior roles at OpenLink Financial and IHS Market. He also worked as an independent commodity trading consultant. \nAyo is also an avid startup investor\, having invested in nearly 25 startups in both North America and Africa. Ayo holds business degrees from Bryant University in Rhode Island and New York University. With his extensive industry experience and passion for investing in the future of Africa\, Ayo is leading Metalex Commodities toward a more sustainable and innovative future. \nMrs. Angelique Bartholomew JD  \nAngelique Bartholomew is a highly accomplished executive with over 25 years of experience in the public\, private\, and international sectors. She is the Principal at Intuitive Global Consulting (IGC)\, a certified women-owned consulting firm based in Houston\, Texas. At IGC\, Angelique leads the development of policies\, programs\, and projects related to communities\, infrastructure\, and trade. \nAngelique is also an expert in economic development and public-private partnerships and has been responsible for landing over 30 million dollars in small business growth and revenue. She serves on several boards and committees at the local\, state\, and federal levels and has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Commerce Trade and Finance Advisory Council for a two-year term. Her core competencies include program development\, project implementation\, strategic planning\, negotiations\, contracting\, project management\, policy\, stakeholder engagement\, procedure implementation\, and international developments. \nMichelle Mbeo  \nMichelle Mbeo is a global leader with over 15 years of experience in successfully transforming organizations and driving innovation. However\, her unique ability to navigate complex challenges and drive meaningful change in highly competitive environments like her native region of East Africa stands out. \nMichelle has launched and grown multiple businesses in various sectors\, including technology\, finance\, and healthcare\, and is particularly focused on creating value for clients\, governments\, and stakeholders in Africa. Her work includes establishing Lakeview Fisheries in Nairobi\, Kenya\, as well as leading projects such as ‘Africa is Open\,’ which bridges businesses and resources to create opportunities in the region. Through her leadership\, she has expanded global small business leadership and patented developments and established a culture of innovation\, collaboration\, and accountability. Michelle’s extensive experience\, coupled with her deep understanding of diverse markets and cultures\, positions her well to continue driving success and delivering value to clients\, employees\, and stakeholders in Africa and beyond. \n  \n\n\n\n\nStartup Presenters \nCompany: SunFi \nPresenter: Tomiwa Igun\, Co-founder & COO \nTomiwa is an entrepreneur and advocates for electrifying Africa. He is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of SunFi Corporation\, a Clean Energy FinTech company that provides financing and digital tools to enable distributed clean energy providers in Nigeria to scale clean\, affordable\, and reliable electricity. Prior to this\, he worked at The Boston Consulting Group and Africa Finance Corporation on energy projects and infrastructure development in Africa. He also co-founded Young African MBAs\, a non-profit that helps bridge the gap in Africa’s management talent. Tomiwa holds an MBA with Honors from Harvard Business School\, an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan\, and a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Howard University. During his time at HBS\, he co-chaired the Africa Business Conference and co-authored a published Harvard Business School case study on the Privatization of Nigeria’s Power Sector. \n\n \n\n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/co-creating-the-future-an-african-startup-symposium-on-collaboration/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital
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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 at the Ion! \nFintech describes various financial activities\, including money transfers\, depositing a check with your smartphone\, bypassing a bank branch to apply for credit\, raising money for a business startup\, personal finance\, and more! \nThis community is for all who are interested in FinTech\, including FinTech entrepreneurs\, thought leaders interested in FinTech innovation\, vendors and funders seeking to work with financial services and technology sector startups\, FinTech investors\, compliance and legal professionals wanting to share their FinTech knowledge\, and more! \nTo join the Ion’s Funded Founder Community\, apply HERE. To pitch at Poptarts and Pitches\, upload your pitch deck HERE. \nAbout the Speakers \nJune Speaker: Mahesh Sashital is the co-founder and CTO of Lucrisma\, a cutting-edge Web3 company that offers financial data privacy and portability solutions to users. \nMahesh’s passion for the blockchain industry led him to found the Houston Blockchain Alliance in 2018. He has advocated for and spoken about blockchain with organizations in Houston\, including the City\, University of Houston\, Rice University\, startups\, and Fortune 500 companies. \nMahesh has over 20 years of experience in software engineering\, enterprise architecture\, and product management. He has held various positions at companies like J.P. Morgan\, Ford\, and Chrysler. He has also co-founded multiple startups and served as the CTO for each of them. \nMahesh is originally from Mumbai\, India\, but has been a Houstonian for 17 years. He earned his Bachelor’s in Engineering from India and his MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas – Austin. \nMay 2023 Speaker: Robert M Franklin III\, Venture Partner at the Sybilla Mastersfund and Lecturer at Rice University Jones School of Business  \nApril 2023 Speakers: Manolo Sánchez\, Director\, Fannie Mae\, Adjunct Professor\, Jones Graduate School of Business; Vincent Bradley Castellanos\, CEO of Claimkey and Eddie Arroyo\, CFO of Claimkey \nMarch 2023 Speaker: Bobby Bryant\, Founder/CEO DOSS \nFebruary 2023 Speakers: Isaiah Studivent\, CEO/Head of Growth\, Evron; Chalique Seabron\, COO\, Evron \nAbout the hosts \nNorman Pappous has degrees in Economics (BS) and Financial Markets & Trading (MSc.). He has worked in the UK and USA for various financial services firms\, including ABN Amro\, UBS\, Close Bros. Merchant Bank\, Rydex Series Trust\, and Merrill Lynch. He has also consulted hedge funds and corporate treasury operations. In 2022 Norman authored the book Wall Street’s Grand Deception. Norman is Quora.com’s “Most viewed writer” for asset management\, financial advisors\, and passive/index investing. The Structured Products Association of America gave Norman the “Leading Edge Advisor” award for his work in derivatives pricing. He’s been featured in The New York Post\, Forbes\, Investment News\, Registered Rep\, TheStreet.com\, and Frontline on PBS. Norman also founded a FinTech start-up that raised seed and angel funding close to $1 million. \nKiley Summers is the Founder of Spendebt. Shortly after college graduation\, Kiley and TyLisha found themselves in over $100\,000 of consumer debt. Growing up\, finances weren’t discussed in their households. No one told them that only making minimum payments on their debt would likely have them in debt for the rest of their lives. The couple decided to hire a financial advisor to help them improve their financial situation. After becoming debt free\, they began sharing their story with family and friends\, realizing there were so many people caught in the never-ending debt spiral without a plan to get out\, and SpenDebt was born. \nPhillip Yates is the co-founder of Equiliberty\, a technology company designed to help build diversity in property ownership and support minority businesses and neighborhoods by linking people to information\, capital\, and markets\, with a mission to transition the wealth of talent and genius in underserved communities into a treasure of communal wealth\, anchored by communal ownership.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/mingle-mondays-fintech-2/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Communities,FinTech,Founders & Startups
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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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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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