Join the Ion’s Mentor in Residence, Wade Pinder, for an engaging tour and introduction to the Ion, Houston’s dynamic hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, powered by Rice University. This event is designed for entrepreneurs, students, professionals, investors, community leaders, and anyone curious about what the Ion has to offer. For those new to Houston and […]
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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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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 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 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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Register here: https://pmihouston.org/programs/event-calendar/general-events/pmi-houston-ai-powered-corporate-expo Join us for the inaugural event of PMI Houston – AI-Powered PMO and the Future of Project Leadership – where AI meets project leadership to revolutionize PMOs across industries! What's in Store? Corporate Expo Area Cross-Industry Panel Networking Session 1 Ways of Working PDU will be offered.
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Register here: https://sblemons.com/corporate-training/#wmsevents 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 […]
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The Rice Veterans Business Battle (VBB) is the nation’s largest pitch competition for startups led by U.S. military veterans. Hosted by Rice University, VBB connects veteran founders with mentorship, investor exposure, and the opportunity to compete for non-dilutive cash prizes. The event is open to the entire community, including veterans and civilians alike. Veteran founders […]
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Register here: https://luma.com/calendar/manage/cal-SH9IrDPzLLis99Y Upstream: Digital Tech Meetup – Monthly Social 🍻 No stage. No slides. No panels. Just upstream operators, engineers, founders, and digital leaders getting together over beer and pizza. This is the informal side of the Upstream Digital Tech community. A casual, vendor-light happy hour for people navigating digital change in oil and […]
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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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Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-purpose-to-profit-building-a-community-driven-brand-that-lasts-tickets-1985766244292 What does it take to turn a personal passion into a sustainable business? Join us for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation with Mila Clarke, The Hangry Woman, as she shares how she transformed her personal brand into a purpose-driven company focused on helping people with diabetes build confidence and knowledge around nutrition and […]
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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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Welcome to "Mercury Fund Day at the Ion" - a program series hosted by the Ion and Mercury, where software founders can connect with mentorship at Houston’s HQ for innovation. What is it: Mercury Fund Day, previously known as Software Day, is a monthly series driving the support, inspiration, and connections needed to help startups […]
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Register: https://luma.com/tmmnpqzo Join Greentown Labs on April 14 for the inaugural RAVA AI Summit—bringing together founders, operators, and investors actively building and deploying AI in the real world. This isn’t a theoretical AI event. It’s a working room. You’ll walk away with: • Real-world use cases of AI in production • Insights on scaling AI […]
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Register here: https://luma.com/vbgcpa7z AI is transforming the legal profession by automating manual tasks, allowing firms to shift their focus from billable hours to high level strategy and client outcomes. Join our legal experts to learn more about how AI is shaping the legal industry!
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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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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 experienced and trusted […]
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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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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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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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Register Here: https://luma.com/l4m96jsw Celebrate Earth Day and Greentown’s 5-year anniversary with us at a fun, community pickleball social in the heart of the Ion District at Pickle Lab. Join Greentown members, Ion community members, and friends of Greentown for an evening of connection and celebration of five years of climate innovation in Houston. For questions […]
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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.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 […]
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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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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 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 […]
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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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