Workshop participants will learn time-tested marketing principles and business frameworks for growth. Key benefits of the workshop include: 1) increased insight into your target customer and how to increase your revenue; 2) improved self-confidence in your marketing and communications strategies; and 3) an expanded network of business professionals with whom to collaborate and learn from.
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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 Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship team believes the key to closing income and wealth gaps globally is to democratize access to opportunities across […]
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Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/team-houston-partner-event-social-media-breakfast-tickets-1981493030996?aff=ebdssbcategorybrowse How Soccer Fans Become the Media User-Generated Content, Crowd Journalism & the Future of Soccer Storytelling On the day before Valentine’s, we celebrate three loves: ❤️ Love for soccer ❤️ Love for news & stories ❤️ Love for creating content together This breakfast session will show how fans become reporters, how stories travel faster […]
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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 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 […]
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Our mission is to DEFEAT CYBER CRIMINALS by making cybersecurity knowledge accessible and relatable to everyone. This event creates a supportive environment for individuals starting their cybersecurity journey, those transitioning into the field, and professionals navigating job transitions—including those rebuilding confidence after layoffs. Together, we strengthen our collective defense against cyber threats while fostering career […]
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About 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 […]
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NASA is bringing its expertise to Houston’s innovation hub! Every Friday in February, 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 […]
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Startup 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 at? ICP - Seeking your beachhead market Problem Identification - Love the problem, not the solution Bootstrapping - Knowing your runway and not putting money […]
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Submit your idea here: https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/red-bull-basement-usa-2026/ Red Bull partners with Microsoft & AMD to equip you with AI tools, mentorship, and a global stage to transform bold ideas into real solutions. Three U.S. ideas will be selected for MVP development and pitch in Silicon Valley for a chance to win the World Final grand prize.
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As part of Black History Month, this event is a special addition to Heath Butler's How to Start a Startup, highlighting real-world strategies founders use. Hosted by Heath Butler of Mercury Fund and Zach Ellis of South Loop Ventures, learn how founders win enterprise deals, manage long sales cycles with confidence, and turn pilot programs […]
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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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Register here: https://app.tickettailor.com/events/aiaahouston/2055042 University students - learn how to best apply and prepare for a NASA internship at NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) and other centers around the United States with AIAA Houston’s “How to get a NASA internship - OSTEM summer opportunities”. Hosted at The Ion near central Houston 6pm-7pm Thur. Feb. 18, university […]
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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 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 […]
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Our mission is to DEFEAT CYBER CRIMINALS by making cybersecurity knowledge accessible and relatable to everyone. This event creates a supportive environment for individuals starting their cybersecurity journey, those transitioning into the field, and professionals navigating job transitions—including those rebuilding confidence after layoffs. Together, we strengthen our collective defense against cyber threats while fostering career […]
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Regsiter here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5WZIs3DeCEySgTE4RJt28csxZrlF-bxMsqspHn06VTdUM0ZGMDRGNDc0TFNETjlDQzJPTTU1NlkzTi4u Let's talk a lot about dashboards, AI, automation, and analytics, but data alone doesn’t drive results. People do. A strong digital workforce strategy isn’t just about better tools or cleaner data. It’s about how people interpret insights, how leaders communicate what the data is really saying, and how decisions affect real employees, […]
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Facilitated by Wade Pinder, Ion's Mentor in Residence Houston’s startup and innovation ecosystem is as vast and dynamic as the city itself, full of opportunities, resources, and talent. Yet, navigating it can be challenging—especially for those unfamiliar with its many parts. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, educator, student, community leader or curious professional, this session […]
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About 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 […]
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NASA is bringing its expertise to Houston’s innovation hub! Every Friday in February, 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 […]
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Startup 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 at? ICP - Seeking your beachhead market Problem Identification - Love the problem, not the solution Bootstrapping - Knowing your runway and not putting money […]
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Join us at the Houston Methodist Tech Hub at Ion on select Friday mornings for Office Hours to meet with the Center for Innovation team. Do you have an idea for an innovative healthcare solution? Do you work on technology in another industry that could be applicable to healthcare? Do you want to learn more […]
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Register here: https://business.rice.edu/event/innovation-ai-summit-2026 Join Rice Business on Wednesday, February 25th for the Innovation & AI Summit at the Ion – a half-day of insightful panels on AI in Finance, Digital Transformation, and the Future of Human Capital. Co-sponsored by Rice Business Executive Education, Ion, Rice Alliance, MAGI, Aligned Automation, and CenterPoint Energy, this transformative event […]
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Register here: https://events.rice.edu/baker-institute/event/421561-science-cafe-synthesizing-a-healthier-you NETWORK. LEARN. SHAPE THE FUTURE OF HEALTH. Join fellow professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and innovators at the Ion for a high-impact networking event hosted by Rice University researchers. The event aims to bring together health and science enthusiasts interested in the future of synthetic biology and human health. Connect with Dr. Rafael Verduzco, […]
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Register here: https://www.diasporaafricaconference.com/ At the 6th Annual Diaspora Africa Conference in Houston, we are curating an experience focused on three pillars: CONNECT with an unparalleled network of influential leaders, sector experts, and pioneering diasporans who are shaping industries on both sides of the Atlantic. INVEST through curated sessions that showcase actionable projects, sector-specific deep-dives, and […]
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Register here: https://greentownlabs.com/event/feb-2026-transition-on-tap/ The Greentown Houston community is bigger than ever before—with dozens of new startups welcomed in Q3 and Q4 2025, it’s time to meet these entrepreneurs! Working on innovations ranging from methane capture to emissions-free manufacturing processes to carbon management, Greentown Houston startups are poised to transform industries and pave the way to […]
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We want HOU! Join us to discover NASA’s toughest tech challenges—and apply your skills and expertise to solve them. This month's NASA Tech Talks will focus on “Technology Development Opportunities for Human Space Exploration." Mr. Montgomery Goforth will bring an overview of how these opportunities are identified, what they are, where they are available, and […]
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