A great reputation is one of the most valuable assets an industrial company can build. It creates trust. It opens doors. It strengthens relationships. It gives buyers confidence in the company’s ability to deliver. But a strong reputation does not always create a consistent flow of new opportunities. That is the hidden cost many established […]
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Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-wealth-tickets-2000660707031?aff=oddtdtcreator WOMEN IN WEALTH SERIES Venture Capital | Business Acquisition | AI Innovation WOMEN IN WEALTH SERIES THE CAPITAL CONVERSATION Banking | Capital Access | Acquisition | Exit Strategy Featuring Bank of America Event Overview How does capital actually move? For the final seminar of Alpha Woman Association’s Women in Wealth Series, we’re bringing […]
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RSVP: https://luma.com/d1kejrna The inaugural First Principles Tech Talk traces the commercial space economy along its real trajectory — from low Earth orbit to the lunar surface. Megan Ortiz, Senior Director of External Relations at Axiom Space, opens in orbit: the commercial LEO transition, the infrastructure and workforce Houston is positioned to anchor, and where the […]
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Join us for Biketoberfest with networking, biking and pints on the plaza! Celebrate fall in Houston with a ride and happy hour at Houston's HQ for innovation, the Ion. This ride through Midtown and the Museum District will start and end at the Ion's taproom, Second Draught. Grab your bike and join the ride, or […]
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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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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, […]
DetailsJoin 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://www.eventbrite.com/e/stock-market-investing-class-for-women-tickets-1996482405619 Ladies, get ready to level up your finances with our Stock Market Investing Class. Let's make those dollars work for us! Stock Market Investing Class for Women Ready to learn more about investing, but don't know where to start? Join this in-person Stock Market Investing Class, designed specifically for women! Whether you're […]
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Register Here: https://luma.com/fclj93sf Getting to orbit is a rocket problem. Staying there is a culture problem. Join us at the Ion for a morning built around that idea. Rick Tumlinson, author of Why Space? The Purpose of People, has spent decades making the case for why we go. Scott Solomon, author of Becoming Martian, explores […]
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Join us for a Fall Pickleball Social! Grab your paddles and come out for an evening of friendly competition, community, and fun on the court at Pickle Lab with Ion District friendlies. All skill levels are welcome. Light bites and beverages will be provided!
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Register here: https://luma.com/timbergrove 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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Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/out-in-tech-houston-monthly-mixer-tickets-1979625431957?aff=odcleoeventsincollection Out in Tech Houston is the local chapter for Out in Tech, the world’s largest non-profit community of LGBTQ+ tech leaders. Out in Tech creates opportunities for our 50,000 members to advance their careers, grow their networks, and leverage tech for social change. As with the other 30+ chapters around the world, […]
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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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Join the Ion and our partners in the inaugural Ion Family Tech Fest! During the event, your family will have access to hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) and Entrepreneurial workshop experiences. Students will leave Family Tech Festival with inspiration and the understanding that accessing STEAM-related careers is a possibility, as well as […]
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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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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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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! Erick Garcia, Lesa A Skipper and Craig Ceccanti are teaming up to build the Houston ENRG Chapter and we could not be more excited to invite entrepreneurs running on […]
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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/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, […]
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