Register here: https://luma.com/12ioljzb The Innovation x Culture Summit is back to spotlight the power of entrepreneurship and investment in Houston! The Innovation x Culture Summit will feature: Black Futures Market - a curated showcase of Houston's innovators, brands, and creatives The 713 Connection - a reception with music, local bites, and drinks Fireside Chat - […]
Register Here: https://luma.com/wavk8wi4 Tech features can be copied overnight. A genuine purpose can't. When every software company has access to the exact same cloud tools, code libraries, and AI models, fast building isn't a competitive moat anymore. Your purpose is. Join Blue People in Houston for a practical, transparent conversation on how to transform a […]
Register here: https://luma.com/bg6isp5z The Startup Simulation is an in-person startup simulation that brings founders, investors, mentors and ecosystem partners together to navigate real decisions, tradeoffs and uncertainty, before the stakes are real. Players allocate limited resources, build a team, choose where to focus and respond to uncertainty. Decisions compound over time, surfacing patterns and blind […]
Register here: https://luma.com/rbsdhlcn What would it take to simulate a patient well enough to change how we train, test, research and deliver care? This edition of Evening Rounds explores digital twin technology in healthcare: how it is being used today, where it could meaningfully improve patient outcomes, and what would have to be true for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Register Here: https://luma.com/d2rqt6h1 Join us for Capital Factory's most popular public coffee networking event series co-hosted by Capital Factory, Rice Alliance, and Lilie Lab. New to Texas? New to Startups? New to Tech? - Get introduced to other entrepreneurs and investors who are new to Houston or new to tech. - Meet members of the […]
Register Here: https://www.helloalice.com/events/main-street-rising-houston About this event Houston is one of the fastest-growing, most diverse cities in the country, and that shows up in its small businesses too! On November 10, Hello Alice is bringing Main Street Rising to The Ion, the city's own home base for builders, to put a straight question in front of […]
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 […]
Register here: https://luma.com/4gxizyq2 Houston is about to have something no other city has: football field sized lunar and Martian surface simulations, built indoors next to Johnson Space Center. The Texas […]
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 […]
Houston’s top research institutions are driving the next wave of foundational computing breakthroughs. Join us at The Ion District for the third installment of Tech Transfer Thursday, focused squarely on Computing: Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technologies. Whether you are an aspiring founder looking for proven IP to launch your venture, an active entrepreneur seeking an […]
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, […]
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 […]
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pr-and-social-media-strategies-to-get-found-and-build-trust-tickets-2003830757738 When someone searches for your business online or asks AI for a recommendation, will they find you, and will they trust what they find? Your website and social media accounts tell your story, but what others say about your business also shapes your reputation. As people increasingly use AI-powered search tools to […]
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 […]
Register Here: https://luma.com/uah9mtju This event will be a facilitated discussion bringing together founders, builders, and innovators to explore what it takes to create, scale, and sustain meaningful ventures. Every roundtable will have different topics of discussion as well. Here is the following criteria for individuals to join: 1. Emerging Founders - Actively developing a startup, […]
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-ceos-ccos-and-cxos-should-know-before-hiring-another-bd-team-tickets-2003936345554?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Overview Before you hire another BD person, find out whether the real problem is your team, your strategy, or the commercial system behind both. What CEOs, CCOs, and CXOs Should Know Before Hiring Another BD TeamYour pipeline is not where it needs to be. Revenue growth is inconsistent. The team is busy, […]
Register here: https://luma.com/fwo5t7zm Hello friends! Join us for our 3rd meetup, where we’ll explore the key "ingredients" of a successful pitch deck, including the all-important "secret sauce." You will learn the essential slide structure every startup needs for investor presentations and discover how to effectively showcase your unique problem, solution, and market opportunity. You'll collaborate […]
You have an idea...now what? Before you start looking for funding, it's important to ensure that your idea is both viable and valuable — if it doesn't have a sound model and a market willing to pay for it, investors won't be interested anyway. Join us after the session, hosted by Heath Butler, for a […]
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 […]
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 and software, and digital civic engagement in the Houston metropolitan area. Our society is always flat, and free. We're a voluntary community organization that functions […]
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 […]
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 class-based instruction. Learn […]
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 […]
Register Here: https://www.craigceccanti.com/eos-workshop/ Are you running your business, or is it running you? This free, hands-on workshop for owners of growing companies is a three-hour working session built around EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System, which more than 30,000 companies worldwide use. You’ll apply one tool from each of EOS’s Six Key Components (Vision, People, Data, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. This month, join us for a Fireside chat with Jack Selby, managing director, Thiel Capital; managing partner, Copper Sky Capital. One of the original, “PayPal […]
Celebrate the season of innovation and community at the Ion District Holiday Block Party! Join us for an evening filled with holiday cheer, local bites, drinks, music and meaningful connection across Houston’s innovation ecosystem. Enjoy an evening of fun, food and festive surprises as we toast to another incredible year. Free and open to the […]
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 […]
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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