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SUMMARY:Houston Startup Speedrun
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-startup-speedrun-tickets-1267881440519. Use “speedrun15” for 15% off. \nAn immersive\, fast-paced journey through the Houston startup ecosystem—all in one day! \nAre you ready to dive into Houston’s vibrant startup scene? The Houston Startup Speedrun is a dynamic\, one-day program designed to equip entrepreneurs\, aspiring founders\, and professionals with a broad understanding of the startup journey and the resources available within Houston’s innovation ecosystem. \nAbout the Houston Startup Speedrun\nThis intensive\, single-day program offers 10 consecutive 50-minute sessions\, carefully curated to provide valuable knowledge\, practical tools\, and deep insights for anyone exploring the entrepreneurial path. Whether you’re in the idea stage\, building a prototype\, launching your product\, or scaling your business\, this program provides a comprehensive overview to help you navigate the many challenges and opportunities that come with starting and growing a company. \nWhy One Day?\nWe know that time is a precious resource\, especially for busy professionals. The Houston Startup Speedrun is designed to be completed in one day\, ensuring you can maximize your learning without requiring a long-term commitment. By delivering the program in an accelerated format\, we focus on efficiency and practicality—perfect for those balancing a full-time job or other commitments while exploring entrepreneurship. \nOur 10 Sessions Will Include… \n\nIntroduction to the Startup Ecosystem\nIdentifying and Validating Startup Ideas\nBuilding a Winning Team\nCreating a Compelling Business Plan\nFundraising and Investor Relations\nLegal and Intellectual Property Considerations\nProduct Development and Minimum Viable Product (MVP)\nGrowth Strategies and Marketing\nOperations and Scaling\nPitching and Presentation Skills\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is ideal for: \n\nEntrepreneurs and Founders: Whether you’re just starting with an idea\, developing a prototype\, already in the market\, or all the way up to preparing for Series B investment\, this program offers insights tailored to your stage of growth. (If your company has already reached the post-Series B stage\, while this course offers valuable insights\, it’s likely more foundational than what you’ll need at this point in your journey..)\nStartup Supporters: Business development professionals\, investors\, ecosystem community leaders and others who work with entrepreneurs will gain a better understanding of the local startup landscape and how to better support emerging companies.\nProfessionals and Students: If you’re curious about entrepreneurship or considering a startup path in the future\, this program will give you valuable knowledge and context\, even if you’re not actively working on an idea yet.\n\nWhy Attend the Houston Startup Speedrun? \n\nHouston-Specific Focus: Get a detailed overview of the resources\, funding sources\, industry trends\, and support networks unique to Houston’s innovation ecosystem.\nAccelerated Learning: In just one day\, gain a high-level understanding of the entrepreneurial process\, making this an efficient and accessible opportunity for busy professionals.\nFace-to-Face Interaction: Participate in the live discussion and network with peers\, mentors\, and other key stakeholders in the startup community.\nExpert Facilitation: The program is hosted by Wade Pinder\, the Ion’s Mentor in Residence\, who has extensive experience in product management\, community building\, and supporting entrepreneurs across the Houston ecosystem.\n\nWhat You’ll Gain\nBy the end of this session\, you’ll have a stronger understanding of the entrepreneurial journey\, the key elements of starting and scaling a business\, and the Houston resources available to help you move forward. Whether you’re actively pursuing a startup idea\, supporting others in the ecosystem\, or exploring entrepreneurship for the first time\, the Houston Startup Speedrun will provide a solid foundation to build upon. \nJoin Us for the Houston Startup Speedrun\nThis one-day intensive class offers a unique chance to immerse yourself in Houston’s startup ecosystem. Gain essential knowledge\, make meaningful connections\, and leave with a better understanding of what it takes to turn entrepreneurial dreams into reality.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-startup-speedrun-4/
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 028\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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SUMMARY:November Founders & Funders Happy Hour | Houston
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://events.tie.org/Houston/NovemberFoundersFundersHappyHour\nCome hang out with the people at Mercury\, TiE Houston\, Rocket Network\, and SWAN! \n​​​Founder\, investor\, operator – you’re all welcome!​​ Let’s talk tech\, startups\, VC\, or the crazy state of the world! Stop by\, have a drink\, say hello\, and meet some cool people.​​​​​See you there!​​​​​​​ \nAbout the hosts: \n​​​​​​​​Mercury is an early-stage venture capital platform that seeks out transformative software startups\, led by exceptional founders\, in communities across America. \n​​Rocket Network is your go-to source for insights and updates for innovation lovers and tech startup professionals.​​ \nTiE Houston\, part of TiE Global\, is a nonprofit venture devoted to entrepreneurs in all industries\, at all stages\, from incubation\, throughout the entrepreneurial lifecycle.​S \nWAN Impact is an angel network that invests in startup companies from pre-seed to Series A that it believes will yield BOTH positive returns to investors AND positive impact for our world.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/november-founders-funders-happy-hour-houston/
LOCATION:Second Draught\, 4201 Main St. Suite 130\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,All Communities,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Networking,Register on Eventbrite
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SUMMARY:Impact Hub Open Project Night Houston: Climate Action
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-project-night-houston-climate-action-registration-1918052128549?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n\nOpen Project Night Houston is a monthly event convening Houston’s changemakers and collaborators around ideas for improving Houston.\n\n\n\nImpact Hub Houston brings you Open Project Night\, a monthly opportunity to come together to work on solutions for some of Houston’s most pressing issues. Our city is full of changemakers across all ages\, cultures\, skillsets\, and industries. This is your chance to connect and collaborate for the greater good. \nHere’s how it works: \n\nNew theme each month in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\nFor the month of June we’ll be focusing on SDG 13: Climate Action\nAnyone can sign up to participate (whether you have an idea/project or just want to provide feedback\, advice\, or support)\n1-2 guest speakers will kick-off project presentations\nOpen Mic for anyone else to pitch will follow (2 min max per pitch)\nEveryone moves around the room for open networking & collaboration\n\nOpen Mic Format: \n\nBrief personal introduction + What is your project/idea?\nWhat stage are you currently at? (idea/testing/implementation etc)\nWhat are your next series of steps?\nWhat are you currently looking for in the way of talent/skills from the community?\n\n**No slides. Just verbal with large post-it paper visual. We will provided materials.** \nThe Global Goals can only be met if we work together. Investments and support is needed to ensure innovative technological development\, fair trade\, and market access in Houston. To build a better world\, we need to be supportive\, empathetic\, inventive\, passionate\, and above all\, cooperative. \nThis month’s #SDG Subtargets:\nhttps://globalgoals.org/goals/13-climate-action/
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/impact-hub-open-project-night-houston-climate-action/
LOCATION:Elevation Studio\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,All Communities,Community Event,Networking,Register on Eventbrite
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