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SUMMARY:Ion Networking with Cup of Joey
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSo\, what is the difference between a cup of joe and a Cup of Joe-Y? It is the WHY. It’s not what you do. It is why you do it! \nAt the Ion\, these are questions that we want to explore with the tech and innovation community. So\, show up\, be friendly\, and make new connections. Know your why\, and we will get to the future together. \nThe future is only a cup away. \nRegister Here: https://www.cupofjoey.org/
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-networking-with-cup-of-joey-34/2026-07-10/
LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,Academic Network,Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
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SUMMARY:Welcome to the Ion: An Introduction and Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 eager to connect with the local innovation ecosystem\, this event provides the perfect opportunity to get started.\n\nThe tour will begin in the lobby at 10:00 AM and conclude at 11:00 AM. During this time\, participants will learn about the Ion’s resources\, events\, and facilities. Highlights of the tour include the technology showcases\, coworking spaces\, public areas\, and the on-site restaurants and bars.\nAbout Wade Pinder\nWade Pinder is a dedicated advocate for Houston’s innovation community\, serving as the Ion’s Mentor in Residence. With a wealth of experience in product management\, community building\, and fostering entrepreneurial growth\, Wade offers invaluable insights into how the Ion serves as a launchpad for ideas and innovation.\nThe Vision of the Ion\nPowered by Rice University\, the Ion is the epicenter of the 16-acre innovation district in the heart of Houston’s midtown. Committed to being the home for Houston’s innovation community\, the Ion District propels the transformative culture of people\, places\, ideas\, and experiences that build a better quality of life for all of Houston.\n\nThe Ion is a beautifully restored building at 4201 Main Street. It connects Houston’s talent\, academic\, corporate\, and entrepreneurial communities in a collaborative environment designed to inspire and grow ideas. The Ion serves as a space where serendipitous collisions lead to meaningful connections and opportunities.\nWhat to Expect\n\nCoworking Spaces: Explore flexible work areas tailored for collaboration and creativity.\nPublic Spaces: Discover spaces designed for networking\, inspiration\, and community events.\nRestaurants and Bars: Experience the on-site dining options that make the Ion a lively hub.\n\nThrough its programs and partnerships\, the Ion empowers individuals and organizations to build\, solve\, and innovate. From prototyping to pitching\, accelerating to sustaining\, the Ion is Houston’s headquarters for turning ideas into reality.\n\nWhether you have a promising product\, an intriguing technology\, a budding business idea\, or are simply curious about the Ion and its offerings\, this tour will provide valuable insights into how the Ion can help connect your “What-ifs” with “What now.” Don’t miss this opportunity to explore and be inspired by Houston’s innovation ecosystem.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/welcome-to-the-ion-an-introduction-and-tour-16/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,General Community,Networking,Start Here
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T113000
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SUMMARY:SCORE Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:About SCORE Office Hours \nSCORE 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. \nOffice Hours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional partners will be on-site the second Friday of each month (excluding holidays)
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/score-office-hours-43/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,General Community,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T193000
DTSTAMP:20260714T105301
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SUMMARY:FirstCheck: Investor Foundations (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://luma.com/gcko92gv \nBefore you invest in anything\, you need to understand how smart angel investing actually works. Not the mythology\, the mechanics. This course gives you that foundation. ​Participants gain clarity on: \n​How early-stage investing functions ​\nThe role investors play in innovation and wealth creation\n​Whether this asset class aligns with their long-term goals\n​The simple methodology that creates a more intentional entry point into investing ​ \nYou’ll leave this class with a clear picture of how capital flows\, how returns are generated\, and whether this asset class belongs in your long-term strategy.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/firstcheck-investor-foundations-online-only/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T130000
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SUMMARY:Why Networking Isn’t Turning Into Deals — And What To Do Instead
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991195256614?aff=oddtdtcreator \nNetworking is one of the most common business development activities in oil & gas\, energy\, and industrial sectors. But for many companies\, networking is not consistently turning into real opportunities.\nYou’re attending events.\nYou’re meeting people.\nYou’re having conversations.\nYou’re building relationships.\nBut the pipeline does not always reflect it. \nThis session is designed to break down why networking often fails to convert into deals—and what companies can do differently to turn conversations into qualified opportunities and real business development momentum.\nBecause networking alone is not a strategy. A strong relationship can open the door\, but without structure\, follow-up\, and clear movement\, opportunities often stall before they ever become real pipeline. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nWhy networking alone does not create predictable growth\nThe difference between visibility\, conversations\, and actual pipeline\nWhere most companies lose momentum after an event or introduction\nHow to follow up in a way that creates real opportunities\nHow to turn relationships into qualified conversations and deal flow\nWhat a simple system looks like for moving from connection to opportunity \nWho Should Attend\nOil & gas operators and service companies\nEnergy and industrial organizations\nExecutives\, business development leaders\, and sales teams\nFounders and operators responsible for growth\nCompanies that attend events\, conferences\, and industry gatherings but want better conversion from those conversations\nEvent Format\n30–40 minute presentation\n15–20 minute discussion and Q&A\nOptional networking following the session \nAbout the Speaker\nJada Powell is the Founder of Powell Consulting Group\, where she works with oil & gas\, energy\, and industrial companies to build structured\, repeatable business development systems that drive consistent pipeline and revenue growth.\nHer work focuses on helping mid-market companies move beyond relationship-driven growth into more scalable\, measurable commercial strategies. \nThis session is part of The Pipeline Series: How Oil & Gas Companies Actually Grow Revenue\, a monthly in-person series at The Ion focused on helping oil & gas\, energy\, and industrial companies create more consistent pipeline\, stronger follow-up\, and better conversion from conversations to revenue.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/why-networking-isnt-turning-into-deals-and-what-to-do-instead/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Perfecting Your Pitch
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout the Speakers \nDr. Doug Franklin \n“Dr. Doug” is the CEO and Co-Founder of DeckLaunch and the COO of Fresh Tech Solutionz. He has fifteen years of management\, marketing\, and operations experience\, including opportunities with iconic firms such as Coca-Cola\, ExxonMobil\, and RJ Reynolds. Dr. Franklin is also a leading scholar that has presented at more than a dozen conferences and has published in peer-reviewed journals such as The Leadership Quarterly and The Journal of the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators. Dr. Franklin graduated with a Doctoral Degree in Ethical Leadership from the University of St. Thomas Houston and currently teaches Quantitative and Mixed Research Methods at UST. \nDerrell Noris \nWith more than ten years dedicated to developing business operations and software development\, Noris is currently the Co-Founder and CTO of Deck Launch and the CEO of Fresh Tech Solutionz. Both successful startups provide services to growing businesses looking to mobilize their outreach further. \nNicholas Mbaezue-Daniel Jr. \nNick is the founder of Egis Project Management LLC\, a project management firm dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses for projects in the industries of Construction\, Technology\, and Business Enterprise. He also serves as Director of Project Management for Fresh Tech Solutionz and as Chief Operations Officer at DeckLaunch LLC. Nicholas considers himself a servant of entrepreneurship because he sees entrepreneurship as a major vehicle to uplift the community.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/perfecting-your-pitch-35/
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 028\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,General Community,Networking,Start Here
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260714T105301
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T204045Z
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SUMMARY:Houston Linux User Group
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested or already invested in the Linux Operating System?\nJoin 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 about how to get more out of your computer or how to leverage any of the Linux-based computational platforms.\nAll are welcome to attend\, regardless of whether you’re a seasoned Linux professional intent on networking or a new Linux user struggling with installation or the command line.\nThis monthly meeting includes all of the standard Houston Linux User Group meeting activities\, which include meet-and-greet\, presentations of personal projects\, multi-meeting classes\, as well as organizational and coordinating announcements. \nVisit our website at: https://www.houstonlinux.org/\nVisit our calendar and the agenda of each week’s meeting at: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=houstonlinuxusergroup@gmail.com \nJoin us on social media.\nDiscord: https://discord.gg/MPzYfeJz\nReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/houstonlinuxusergroup/
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-linux-user-group-6/
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 029 – 030\, 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T214530Z
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SUMMARY:ENRG HTX - July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/enrg-htx-july-2026-tickets-1992082402090?aff=oddtdtcreator \nENRG (Entrepreneurial Networking Resource Group) is a community for entrepreneurs with 10-250 employees running on EOS or EOS Curious. \n\n\n\nENRG (pronounced energy) is here to stay in Houston! \nErick 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 EOS or EOS Curious to this collaborative room! Join us on July 17th at 8:30am at the Ion District (Downstairs 028) for the first meeting! \nWhat is ENRG?\nThe vision is to establish an ENRG (Entrepreneurial Networking Resource Group) in Houston for entrepreneurs with 10-250 employees. This is a free EOS Worldwide aligned community for entrepreneurs led by one EOS Implementer and one Integrator. \nEach monthly meeting includes:\n– Practical training on an EOS tools\n– Peer-to-peer issue solving\n– Valuable networking\n– Content that helps move the needle on your business\n– Exposure to Subject Matter Experts\nNo sales pitches here though\, we’re here to help all tides rise! \nThis is WHERE entrepreneurs find the WHOs and the HOWs to move their business forward.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/enrg-htx-june-2026/
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 028\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration
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SUMMARY:Ion Networking with Cup of Joey
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSo\, what is the difference between a cup of joe and a Cup of Joe-Y? It is the WHY. It’s not what you do. It is why you do it! \nAt the Ion\, these are questions that we want to explore with the tech and innovation community. So\, show up\, be friendly\, and make new connections. Know your why\, and we will get to the future together. \nThe future is only a cup away. \nRegister Here: https://www.cupofjoey.org/
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-networking-with-cup-of-joey-34/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,Academic Network,Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T110000
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SUMMARY:Mapping Houston's Innovation Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Wade Pinder\, Ion’s Mentor in Residence \nHouston’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 will offer valuable insights into how Houston’s innovation ecosystem works and how you can find your place within it. \nDiscover the Houston Ecosystem’s Flow\nFacilitated by Wade Pinder\, the Ion’s Mentor in Residence\, this session will help participants map out the journey needed to take an idea from concept to a mature company. Wade brings years of experience in product management\, community building\, and mentoring entrepreneurs to the table\, offering a thoughtful and informed perspective to guide this exploration. \nThe heart of the session lies in exploring a dynamic mind map that Wade has created and continues to refine—an ever-evolving\, community-driven tool that grows alongside Houston’s innovation ecosystem. Attendees will not only learn about the ecosystem’s flow but also have the opportunity to contribute to it by identifying gaps\, sharing knowledge\, and adding their insights. \nThis session will center on the stages of a company’s growth journey\, exploring the essential elements that drive it forward. Participants will examine the role of financial capital\, from early fundraising efforts to securing the resources needed for scaling\, and how these milestones align with a company’s progression. The discussion will also delve into the human element of growing a business\, highlighting the evolving talent and expertise required to navigate the entrepreneurial journey. Additionally\, we’ll explore the importance of “social capital”—the networks\, support systems\, and relationships that play a critical role in moving ideas to market and sustaining long-term growth. \nIon’s Vision\nHelping the community better understand the local ecosystem reflects the Ion’s commitment “to being the home for Houston’s innovation community.” By fostering connections\, creating opportunities\, and sharing perspectives\, the Ion is building a transformative culture that strengthens Houston’s economic resiliency and celebrates the entrepreneurial journey. \nFrom forming an initial entrepreneurial idea to the prototyping phase to scaling a business\, this Houston Ecosystem Mapping session aligns with the Ion’s goals to support innovation\, attract talent\, and build a vibrant ecosystem. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is ideal for: \n\nEntrepreneurs looking to understand greater Houston’s resources.\nInvestors curious about the local startup landscape.\nProfessionals and students wanting to connect with the innovation community.\nAnyone passionate about Houston’s growth as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.\nInnovators who have recently moved to greater Houston and are looking to get “plugged in” to the local scene.\nCommunity leaders and service providers that support (or want to support) the innovation ecosystem.\n\nEvent Details\n📅 Date:  Friday\, March 21\, 2025 \n⏰ Time:  10:00am\n📍 Location:  The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX \nRegister today for this chance to explore Houston’s ecosystem\, uncover its flow\, and help shape its future.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/mapping-houstons-innovation-ecosystem-6/
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 027\, 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,General Community,Networking,Start Here
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T113000
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SUMMARY:Rice Tech Transfer Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur team works with startups\, entrepreneurs\, and established companies to help commercialize cutting-edge technologies developed at Rice. During these office hours\, you can: \nDiscover Available Technologies – Learn about Rice innovations available for licensing across fields like health\, energy\, engineering\, and computing.\nUnderstand the Licensing Process – Get a clear walkthrough of how to license university technology and what is required to move forward.\nExplore Collaboration Opportunities – Discuss potential partnerships with Rice researchers and ways to turn research into real-world products. \nWhether you’re building a startup\, scouting new technology\, or exploring research partnerships\, stop by and connect with our team. \nCome with a question\, leave with a path to commercialization. \nStay connected and hear about new technologies available for licensing: https://mailchi.mp/rice/new-email-signup-page
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/rice-tech-transfer-office-hours-5/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T113000
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SUMMARY:SCORE Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:About SCORE Office Hours \nSCORE 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. \nOffice Hours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional partners will be on-site the second Friday of each month (excluding holidays)
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/score-office-hours-44/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,General Community,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T120000
DTSTAMP:20260714T105301
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SUMMARY:NASA Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\nLicense the Future: Discover how to utilize NASA-developed technologies and intellectual property for your own projects.\nPartner for Growth: Explore how to grow your own goals and NASA’s mission together by leveraging unique human spaceflight capabilities and expertise from NASA Johnson Space Center.\nBuild the Sector: Help us grow Houston’s commercial space ecosystem.\n\nCome with a vision\, leave with a partnership. \nJust come walk up and say hello\, or sign up in advance here.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/nasa-office-hours-13/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T183000
DTSTAMP:20260714T105301
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SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://luma.com/w1itcerp \nIn 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 the investment ecosystem. \nJoin the Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship team for an evening of learning\, discussion and possibilities as we explore the basics of angel investing and the role it plays in bringing new products and services to market and the impact it has on wealth and job creation.. At this event\, you’ll learn the key components to successfully navigate the critical-path of investing in private\, early-stage companies. \nThis session is ideal for the following investment related stakeholders: \n\nProspective Angel Investors who want to learn more about the world of Angel Investing\nInvestment Advisors (RIA/FA) who are looking for alternative investments for their clients\nEntrepreneurs who want to learn more about what Angels are looking for in their deals\nEntrepreneurs who want to meet/network with Angel Investors\n\nIon District Investor Activation Program: \nThe Houston Ion District Investor Activation Program along with Urban Capital Network is helping build an equitable climatetech industry capable of rapid deployment by addressing a fundamental challenge: the region’s lack of funding for early-stage climatetech startups\, and especially for those led by underrepresented founders. \nThis program from Greentown Labs and the Ion brings early-stage investors from Greater Houston—a region playing a pivotal role in the energy transition—into the fold\, offering education on climatetech investing\, channeling a pool of capital to young startups\, and catalyzing a thriving climatetech investment ecosystem that prioritizes diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. \nIf you would like to join the program\, please fill out this form\, and if you have additional questions\, please contact Juliana Bernal Martinez at jbernal@greentownlabs.com.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-8/
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 029 – 030\, 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Networking
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T190000
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SUMMARY:NASA Tech Talks: Optimizing Sensorimotor Performance During Space Exploration
DESCRIPTION:We want HOU! Join us to discover NASA’s toughest tech challenges—and apply your skills and expertise to solve them. \nLiving in an altered gravity environment\, such as microgravity or the lunar surface\, drives adaptative changes in how the brain utilizes sensory information to maintain spatial awareness and control of movement. Dr. Scott Wood will describe how these challenges may impact critical mission tasks astronauts are required to complete\, and some of the technology that has been developed to optimize their performance while mitigating these sensorimotor risks. The development of assessment and interventional tools has benefitted from clinical developments to support patient populations. The need for more autonomous operations during exploration missions will also motivate future opportunities for technology sharing with terrestrial medicine. \nPlease join us after the talk for drinks and networking at Second Draught! \nAbout the Speakers \nScott Wood is a neuroscientist for NASA’s Human Health and Performance Directorate at the Johnson Space Center in Houston\, TX. He has been the Co-Lead for the Crew Health Countermeasures portfolio for the Mars Campaign Office charged with developing technologies and countermeasures for exploration missions. He is also the Sensorimotor Discipline Lead for the Health and Countermeasures Element with the Human Research Program (HRP). As part of the Neuroscience Laboratory\, he has participated in numerous flight studies and supports neurological functional tests used for medical assessments. Dr. Wood began his research career at NASA while completing his doctorate at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston\, TX. In addition to his spaceflight research\, he has also conducted research in clinical and military aerospace laboratories. \nMontgomery B. Goforth   has more than 40 years of experience as both Engineer and Manager in a variety of highly technical space and defense-related efforts.  After working for a small defense contractor specializing in anti-submarine warfare\, he joined NASA’s Johnson Space Center in 1990.  He has held leadership positions in multiple JSC Directorates and Program Offices. In his previous role as Assistant Director of the JSC Engineering Directorate\, he established a framework to better focus Engineering’s efforts towards Human Spaceflight technology and systems development consistent with JSC and Agency goals for exploration. Mr. Goforth is now serving as Acting Director of the Business Development & Technology Integration Office at JSC\, and as the JSC Chief Technologist.  In these capacities he will be helping to expand the Houston Aerospace Community through the identification of opportunities to develop space/terrestrial technologies of interest to JSC and Human Space Exploration.  Mr. Goforth was born in East Texas\, raised in Southern California and Arizona\, and graduated from Rice University (BSME 1982\, MSME 1987). \n\nAbout NASA Tech Talks \nIn 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 our ongoing efforts as the hub of human spaceflight. Presentations will focus on the ways in which these challenges\, and the associated opportunities\, can be leveraged by Houston’s innovation community. We will continue to identify potential space/terrestrial technologies of interest to Human Spaceflight.  Past NASA Tech Talks have included topics such as: \n\nFrom Space to Startup: Leveraging NASA Technology and Innovation to Propel Your Growing Enterprise\nDisruptive Filter Technology for Spacecraft Water Treatment:  The New Promise of Graphene\nLunar dust capture using novel multiplexed inertial filter\nLunar Passive Fuel Cell Technologies:\nMicrobes in Space
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/nasa-tech-talks-20/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerospace,Founders & Startups,General Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T193000
DTSTAMP:20260714T105301
CREATED:20260713T162917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T162917Z
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SUMMARY:FirstCheck: Smart Angels Do Smart Deals (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://luma.com/6qr1fm8g​ \nThis is the class where you stop learning about investing and start operating like a Smart Angel Investor. \nYou’ll learn how disciplined investors evaluate opportunities and begin making your own invest-or-pass decisions. After this course\, you’ll have structured evaluation criteria\, the ability to justify a decision\, and the beginning of an investor’s discipline.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/firstcheck-smart-angels-do-smart-deals-2/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T103000
DTSTAMP:20260714T105301
CREATED:20250729T190850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T225437Z
UID:10004073-1784881800-1784889000@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:Ion Networking with Cup of Joey
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSo\, what is the difference between a cup of joe and a Cup of Joe-Y? It is the WHY. It’s not what you do. It is why you do it! \nAt the Ion\, these are questions that we want to explore with the tech and innovation community. So\, show up\, be friendly\, and make new connections. Know your why\, and we will get to the future together. \nThe future is only a cup away. \nRegister Here: https://www.cupofjoey.org/
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-networking-with-cup-of-joey-34/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,Academic Network,Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T113000
DTSTAMP:20260714T105301
CREATED:20260616T201209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T201209Z
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SUMMARY:SCORE Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:About SCORE Office Hours \nSCORE 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. \nOffice Hours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional partners will be on-site the second Friday of each month (excluding holidays)
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/score-office-hours-45/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,General Community,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T193000
DTSTAMP:20260714T105301
CREATED:20260713T162152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T162152Z
UID:10005179-1785261600-1785267000@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:FirstCheck: Smart Angels Do Smart Deals
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://luma.com/6qr1fm8g​ \nThis is the class where you stop learning about investing and start operating like a Smart Angel Investor. \nYou’ll learn how disciplined investors evaluate opportunities and begin making your own invest-or-pass decisions. After this course\, you’ll have structured evaluation criteria\, the ability to justify a decision\, and the beginning of an investor’s discipline.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/firstcheck-smart-angels-do-smart-deals/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T100000
DTSTAMP:20260714T105301
CREATED:20260706T210118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T203430Z
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SUMMARY:NASA Stories at the Ion: Building the Moon Base: Challenges and Opportunities at the Lunar South Pole
DESCRIPTION:Building the Moon Base: Challenges and Opportunities at the Lunar South Pole \nIn this presentation\, Moon Base Principal Systems Engineer Shatel Bhakta shares the many challenges NASA must overcome to realize an enduring presence in the lunar South Pole region. He’ll also talk about his journey at NASA\, the importance of human space exploration\, and what NASA needs from the next generation of aerospace engineers. \nAbout the Speaker \nShatel Bhakta serves as the principal systems engineer for NASA’s Moon Base. In that role\, he takes a system-of-systems view of Moon Base infrastructure\, ensuring that all components work together to support NASA’s goal of an enduring human presence in the lunar South Pole region. \nPrior to working on the Moon Base\, Bhakta served as NASA’s lunar architecture lead\, guiding a multidisciplinary team across NASA centers to develop a roadmap for crewed exploration of the Moon. This included developing associated conceptual reference missions\, concept of operations\, site planning guidance\, trades and analysis\, system element conceptualization\, and system-of-systems integration. \nBhakta earned his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and his graduate degree in space architecture from the University of Houston. He is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas. \n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/nasa-stories-at-the-ion-building-the-moon-base-challenges-and-opportunities-at-the-lunar-south-pole/
LOCATION:Ion – Forum Stairs\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerospace,Founders & Startups,General Community,Keynote,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T103000
DTSTAMP:20260714T105301
CREATED:20250729T190850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T225437Z
UID:10004074-1785486600-1785493800@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:Ion Networking with Cup of Joey
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSo\, what is the difference between a cup of joe and a Cup of Joe-Y? It is the WHY. It’s not what you do. It is why you do it! \nAt the Ion\, these are questions that we want to explore with the tech and innovation community. So\, show up\, be friendly\, and make new connections. Know your why\, and we will get to the future together. \nThe future is only a cup away. \nRegister Here: https://www.cupofjoey.org/
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-networking-with-cup-of-joey-34/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,Academic Network,Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T113000
DTSTAMP:20260714T105301
CREATED:20260616T201224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T201224Z
UID:10005131-1785492000-1785497400@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:SCORE Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:About SCORE Office Hours \nSCORE 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. \nOffice Hours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional partners will be on-site the second Friday of each month (excluding holidays)
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/score-office-hours-46/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,General Community,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T120000
DTSTAMP:20260714T105301
CREATED:20260610T202452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T202452Z
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SUMMARY:NASA Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\nLicense the Future: Discover how to utilize NASA-developed technologies and intellectual property for your own projects.\nPartner for Growth: Explore how to grow your own goals and NASA’s mission together by leveraging unique human spaceflight capabilities and expertise from NASA Johnson Space Center.\nBuild the Sector: Help us grow Houston’s commercial space ecosystem.\n\nCome with a vision\, leave with a partnership. \nJust come walk up and say hello\, or sign up in advance here.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/nasa-office-hours-14/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T120000
DTSTAMP:20260714T105301
CREATED:20260616T201530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T201530Z
UID:10005136-1785492000-1785499200@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:NASA Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\nLicense the Future: Discover how to utilize NASA-developed technologies and intellectual property for your own projects.\nPartner for Growth: Explore how to grow your own goals and NASA’s mission together by leveraging unique human spaceflight capabilities and expertise from NASA Johnson Space Center.\nBuild the Sector: Help us grow Houston’s commercial space ecosystem.\n\nCome with a vision\, leave with a partnership. \nJust come walk up and say hello\, or sign up in advance here.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/nasa-office-hours-17/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T190000
DTSTAMP:20260714T105301
CREATED:20260610T153316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T153707Z
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SUMMARY:CEOs: Build With AI\, Exit With a Premium
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://luma.com/7cin813l \nMost founders use AI to cut costs. Smart founders use it to double their exit price. \nLet’s be honest: everyone is obsessed with saving a few bucks using ChatGPT. But when it comes to selling your company\, buyers don’t care about your cool prompts\, they care about scalable\, defensible value. Right now\, most companies are building generic AI setups that anyone can copy\, missing the chance to secure a massive premium. \nJoin Blue People for an unfiltered\, no-BS session with David Lopez. \nDavid is here to help tech leaders and CEOs sober up from the AI hype and look at real valuation. He’ll break down why simply “using AI” isn’t enough\, and how to position your company so buyers pay a premium\, not a discount. \nKey Takeaways: \n– The AI Premium: Identify exactly what AI capabilities buyers pay top dollar for before you go to market.\n– The Multipliers: Implement the 3 AI strategic moves that actually multiply your company’s value.\n– Kill the Discount: Use AI systems to eliminate founder-dependency and make your business truly turn-key. \nStop treating AI like a basic productivity tool. Start building an asset that drives your exit. \nAbout David Lopez: \nDavid is a specialist in strategic growth and enterprise value. He helps CEOs transform operations through AI\, moving businesses away from founder-dependence and positioning them for high-value\, premium exits. \nDate & Time: Tuesday\, August 4th\, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nLocation: The Ion Houston Hosted by Blue People \n👉 Ask about our parking options at the end of the event!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ceos-build-with-ai-exit-with-a-premium/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260714T105301
CREATED:20260707T164457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T164457Z
UID:10005173-1785866400-1785873600@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:SEIP Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://riceconnect.rice.edu/events/2026/seip-demo-day-2026 \nSEIP Interns will provide demonstrations of their summer projects.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/seip-demo-day/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T180000
DTSTAMP:20260714T105301
CREATED:20260713T205415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T205415Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Venture Studio Preview Day @ Ion District
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://luma.com/6jbyeu9f \nBe among the first to see what’s next 👀\n​Join us for the inaugural Summer Venture Studio Preview Day\, where this year’s cohort of ambitious student founders will pitch the ventures they’ve spent the summer building.\n​Hosted by the Ion District and in partnership with Rice Alliance\, SVS Preview Day is both a showcase and a celebration of Houston’s innovation community. \n​Meet founders\, connect with fellow entrepreneurs\, investors\, mentors\, and supporters\, and help us celebrate the next generation of student innovators at Rice. \n​Meet the 2026 SVS Cohort!\n​Actile Technologies\n​Founder: Barclay Jumet \n​Actile develops wearable smart fabrics that communicate critical information through the language of touch\, helping operators’ eyes and ears stay focused on their environment in national defense and other demanding settings. \n​DHI Tech\n​Founders: Dev Sanghvi\, Madhuvani Thatiparti\, Aneesh Thatiparti \n​DHI Tech is developing a plug-and-play edge AI layer for surveillance networks that makes every camera a smart device\, covering 25-plus safety\, compliance and security use cases out of the box. \n​Kairos Health\n​Founders: Adhira Tippur\, Sanjana Kavula\, Tanush Chintala\, Aditya Jain \n​Kairos have developed an AI-powered patient intake platform built specifically for independent dental practices. \n​Lucero Health\n​Founders: Halbert Kim\, Rohan Dharia \n​Lucero connect patients to supplemental resources\, turning non-medical needs into actionable care beyond the clinic via a digital platform. \n​MedIQ Health\n​Founders: Suran Somawardana\, Jacob Lei\, Patrick Bednarz \n​MedIQ is developing hardware and software solutions that help asthma patients and their doctors better manage their condition. \n​Codene\n​Founders: Adam Towner\, Saul Brauns \n​Codene are building the AI platform for go-to-market engineering. They Codene discovers ideal customers\, executes personalized outreach and accelerates the journey from launch to revenue. \n​Vantage\n​Founders: Gavin Firestone\, Nolan Connolly \n​Vantage have developed an AI motion coach that uses computer vision to deliver instant\, actionable feedback on exercise technique and programming. \n​Magma Health\n​Founder: Ramtin Shahzanian \n​Magma clones real companies into high-fidelity RL environments. \n​Coop\n​Founders Adithiya Balaguru\, Arnav Bhalla \n​Coop are building an early respiratory disease detection system for poultry farms using AI to analyze audio feeds collected from poultry houses. \n​Learn more \n​About Summer Venture Studio\n​Summer Venture Studio (SVS) provides an immersive three-month experience where Rice student entrepreneurs receive $15\,000 in non-dilutive funding\, individualized mentorship\, workspace and access to an extensive network of experienced founders\, investors\, and industry experts. \n​Since launching in 2023\, SVS has become one of Rice’s premier pathways for translating student innovation into high-growth companies. More than half of participating ventures have gone on to raise pre-seed or seed financing\, while alumni companies have earned acceptance into some of the world’s most competitive accelerators programs\, including Y Combinator and Tech Stars. \n​For more information\, visit Lilie Summer Venture Studio! \n​About Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Lilie)\n​The Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie) is the home for entrepreneurship and innovation at Rice University. As the center for entrepreneurship on campus\, Lilie runs courses and co-curricular programs to help develop students\, researchers\, faculty\, and alums into entrepreneurs for life.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/summer-venture-studio-preview-day-ion-district/
LOCATION:Ion – Forum Stairs\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,General Community,Networking,Start Here
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T183000
DTSTAMP:20260714T105301
CREATED:20260126T191924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T183943Z
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SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101
DESCRIPTION: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 the investment ecosystem. \nJoin the Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship team for an evening of learning\, discussion and possibilities as we explore the basics of angel investing and the role it plays in bringing new products and services to market and the impact it has on wealth and job creation.. At this event\, you’ll learn the key components to successfully navigate the critical-path of investing in private\, early-stage companies. \nThis session is ideal for the following investment related stakeholders: \n\nProspective Angel Investors who want to learn more about the world of Angel Investing\nInvestment Advisors (RIA/FA) who are looking for alternative investments for their clients\nEntrepreneurs who want to learn more about what Angels are looking for in their deals\nEntrepreneurs who want to meet/network with Angel Investors\n\nIon District Investor Activation Program: \nThe Houston Ion District Investor Activation Program along with Urban Capital Network is helping build an equitable climatetech industry capable of rapid deployment by addressing a fundamental challenge: the region’s lack of funding for early-stage climatetech startups\, and especially for those led by underrepresented founders. \nThis program from Greentown Labs and the Ion brings early-stage investors from Greater Houston—a region playing a pivotal role in the energy transition—into the fold\, offering education on climatetech investing\, channeling a pool of capital to young startups\, and catalyzing a thriving climatetech investment ecosystem that prioritizes diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. \nIf you would like to join the program\, please fill out this form\, and if you have additional questions\, please contact Juliana Bernal Martinez at jbernal@greentownlabs.com.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-9/
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 029 – 030\, 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T180000
DTSTAMP:20260714T105301
CREATED:20260527T172722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T172722Z
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SUMMARY:10 Guiding Principles for a Winning Marketing Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://sblemons.com/corporate-training/#wmsevents \nWorkshop 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 and learn from.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/10-guiding-principles-for-a-winning-marketing-strategy-6/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T103000
DTSTAMP:20260714T105301
CREATED:20250729T190850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T225437Z
UID:10004075-1786091400-1786098600@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:Ion Networking with Cup of Joey
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSo\, what is the difference between a cup of joe and a Cup of Joe-Y? It is the WHY. It’s not what you do. It is why you do it! \nAt the Ion\, these are questions that we want to explore with the tech and innovation community. So\, show up\, be friendly\, and make new connections. Know your why\, and we will get to the future together. \nThe future is only a cup away. \nRegister Here: https://www.cupofjoey.org/
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-networking-with-cup-of-joey-34/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,Academic Network,Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
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