Houston Startup Speedrun

Register 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 […]

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Houston Linux User Group

Register Here: www.houstonlinux.org Are 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 […]

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ENRG HTX – October 2026

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/enrg-htx-october-2026-tickets-1992150124650?aff=oddtdtcreator ENRG (Entrepreneurial Networking Resource Group) is a community for entrepreneurs with 10-250 employees running on EOS or EOS Curious. ENRG (pronounced energy) is here to stay in Houston! […]

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Ion Networking with Cup of Joey

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 […]

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AI Circle Houston

https://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, […]

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Mapping Houston’s Innovation Ecosystem

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 […]

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SCORE Office Hours

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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Rice Tech Transfer Office Hours

Have 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 […]

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Startup Circle Houston 💫

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 […]

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Greater Houston Business Procurement Breakfast

We are a nonprofit that brings together major corporations and government agencies as well as their contracting officers, purchasers, buyers, diversity managers, decision makers, and public officials with small and minority-owned businesses to make business happen in the areas of contracting, financing, bonding, management, and technical assistance. Why Should You Attend Our Events? At our […]

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DOE From the Other Side of The Table

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/doe-from-the-other-side-of-the-table-tickets-2002849297163?aff=oddtdtcreator An inside perspective on how DOE evaluates technical work and how energy companies and technology developers can engage more effectively. About This Event What energy companies and technology developers should understand about working with the Department of Energy. You see a funding announcement. Someone forwards an RFI. Your team starts exploring federal […]

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Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-technology-leadership-advantage-series-for-ceos-vcs-and-pe-firms-tickets-1997508541820?aff=erelpanelorg AI isn't your biggest challenge. Leadership Is. Why most AI strategies fail before the technology does. Overview AI success depends less on technology and more on leadership, strategy, accountability, and executive decision-making. AI isn't your biggest challenge. Leadership Is. Why most AI strategies fail before the technology does. AI has never been […]

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Angel Investing 101

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 […]

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Houston Open Source Society Meetup

Register 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 […]

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Perfecting Your Pitch

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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We 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 delve into how we do prizes and challenges at NASA, and provide an example of an exciting upcoming challenge. Through NASA’s Center of Excellence for […]

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Ion Networking with Cup of Joey

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 […]

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AI Circle Houston

https://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, […]

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SCORE Office Hours

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 Office Hours

NASA 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 […]

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Startup Circle Houston 💫

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 […]

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Register 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 […]

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Buying and Selling Businesses

Join 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 […]

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