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 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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BUILD LIVE @ THE ION

Have an idea for an app, startup, or digital product? Bring your laptop and let’s build it. Build Live is a free, twice-weekly community build session where founders, entrepreneurs, creators, students, developers, and first-time builders aka vibe coders come together to turn ideas into working technology using AI. This isn’t a lecture, class, or panel. […]

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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 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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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 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 💫

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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Houston Hackathon 2026

The Houston Hackathon is an opportunity for people from all backgrounds and skillsets to come together and collaborate on projects to improve life in the Greater Houston area. In addition to RSVPing for the kickoff here, please register as a participant at https://houstonhackathon2026.devpost.com ​Impact Hub Houston aims to empower people with the inspiration, connection, and […]

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BUILD LIVE @ THE ION

Have an idea for an app, startup, or digital product? Bring your laptop and let’s build it. Build Live is a free, twice-weekly community build session where founders, entrepreneurs, creators, students, developers, and first-time builders aka vibe coders come together to turn ideas into working technology using AI. This isn’t a lecture, class, or panel. […]

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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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Biketoberfest + Ion Block Party

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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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 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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BUILD LIVE @ THE ION

Have an idea for an app, startup, or digital product? Bring your laptop and let’s build it. Build Live is a free, twice-weekly community build session where founders, entrepreneurs, creators, […]

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Stock Market Investing Class for Women

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 […]

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BUILD LIVE @ THE ION

Have an idea for an app, startup, or digital product? Bring your laptop and let’s build it. Build Live is a free, twice-weekly community build session where founders, entrepreneurs, creators, […]

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Out in Tech Houston Monthly Mixer

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 […]

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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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BUILD LIVE @ THE ION

Have an idea for an app, startup, or digital product? Bring your laptop and let’s build it. Build Live is a free, twice-weekly community build session where founders, entrepreneurs, creators, students, developers, and first-time builders aka vibe coders come together to turn ideas into working technology using AI. This isn’t a lecture, class, or panel. […]

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Ion Family Tech Festival

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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BUILD LIVE @ THE ION

Have an idea for an app, startup, or digital product? Bring your laptop and let’s build it. Build Live is a free, twice-weekly community build session where founders, entrepreneurs, creators, students, developers, and first-time builders aka vibe coders come together to turn ideas into working technology using AI. This isn’t a lecture, class, or panel. […]

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Mercury Fund Day at the Ion

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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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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