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SUMMARY:BUSINESS NETWORKING | MEET THE MAYOR SERIES
DESCRIPTION:Connect with business owners\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, professionals\, industry leaders across 100 industries. Mayor Carol K. McCutcheon\, City of Sugar Land . Connect with business owners\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, professionals\, and industry leaders across 100+ industries . Build strategic partnerships\, expand your network\, and explore new business opportunities. ADMISSION $25 Per Person | Lunch Included RSVP TODAY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT! https://forms.gle/J7eX4ewMVUQjpLbv8 \nSource and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-networking-meet-the-mayor-series-tickets-2004439032103
URL:https://nationalbusinessevents.com/event/business-networking-meet-the-mayor-series/
CATEGORIES:Houston
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SUMMARY:How to Start a Startup
DESCRIPTION: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 networking happy hour! Target Audience: Startups and Entrepreneurs: early-stage entrepreneurs\, entrepreneurs testing ideas for a pivot Community Members: people with an idea for a startup but unsure what to do next\, small business owners Corporate Innovators: intrapreneurs\, decision-makers tasked with creating and leading sustainable change Academic Partners: students or faculty with an idea for a startup About the Speakers: Heath Butler \, Mercury Fund Heath focuses on B2B SaaS and B2B2C Marketplace investments in future-of-work and fin-tech themes. Heath also manages the organization’s venture studio and network platform\, including corporate\, service provider\, and startup community relationships. Prior to joining Mercury\, Heath co-founded Gestalt Theory Venture Partners\, a venture studio and angel investing group. Prior to Gestalt\, Heath held leadership roles as a seasoned go-to-market and corporate development executive at Insperity (NYSE: NSP)\, the nation’s leading HR outsourcing services provider. Prior to Insperity\, Heath led business development for EnergyWorkspace.com\, founded a fin-tech startup\, and developed his foundational management skills at UPS. Outside of Mercury\, Heath is an active angel investor and advocates for democratizing access to private equity opportunities for all investors. He is an active startup in the Houston innovation community\, a mentor\, and a regular speaker/mentor within The Ion. Heath enjoys traveling with family and likes to read\, golf\, cycle\, and is an avid poker player. \nSource and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/how-to-start-a-startup-9/
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CATEGORIES:Houston
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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. 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 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. Derrell Noris With 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. Nicholas Mbaezue-Daniel Jr. Nick 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. \nSource and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/perfecting-your-pitch-37/
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CATEGORIES:Houston
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SUMMARY:Houston Open Source Society Meetup
DESCRIPTION: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 as a democratic egalitarian collective. Money never exchanges hands. We’re not a profit-corporation nor a 501(c)(3) non-profit\, we’re just a bunch of Houstonians from all walks of life. We meet every Wednesday at different locations around Houston. Each meeting features talks and discussions about open source projects\, and technologies. We also host collaborative coding sessions\, and classes\, and opportunities to contribute to important civic technology initiatives . Hacker\, programmer\, student or tech enthusiast? Check us out! What we do: Join us every Wednesday for classes\, talks\, discussions\, coding sessions\, and community building Talks: Share knowledge through lightning talks about technology you’re interested in. Classes: Learn software development at all levels\, from scripting to kernel design. Open Source Development: Collaborate on projects and learn how to own your software and data. Civic Technology: Contribute to OpenStreetMap\, Wikidata\, Wikipedia\, and Wikimedia Commons. Community Building; Foster connections between developers\, designers\, and technology enthusiasts \nSource and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-open-source-society-meetup-2/
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LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Houston
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SUMMARY:Real Estate Networking Event In Houston
DESCRIPTION:HOUSTON REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY NETWORKING EVENT. You Have To Get Tickets Here Online In Advance. Tickets Not Available At Venue Door Meet others in the real estate industry from investors\, to agents\, to contractors. Networking mixers are the perfect way to make connections ADVANCE ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED — TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. Looking to meet more people in real estate\, grow your professional network\, or simply get out and connect with people who share your interests? Join us for a relaxed\, social networking event bringing together people from the real estate world and other professionals with an interest in the industry. This event is designed to make networking easy and enjoyable. There are no presentations\, no speakers\, and no sales pitches—just a casual environment where you can meet people\, have conversations\, exchange ideas\, and make valuable connections. Whether you’re hoping to find new clients\, potential business partners\, investment opportunities\, industry contacts\, or simply some new friends\, there will be plenty of opportunities to connect. We will have approximately 3 additional industries represented at this event\, such as Technology and Finance. However\, there will be a significant number of people from the Real Estate industry attending. Your industry will be displayed on your name badge\, making it easy to spot and connect with people in your field. Past attendees have told us they enjoy the opportunity to also network with related industries. \nSource and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/real-estate-networking-event-in-houston-tickets-2003177946161
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LOCATION:Social Beer Garden HTX\, 3101 San Jacinto Street\, Houston\, TX 77004\, Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Houston
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurs\, Small Business & Startups Networking Event In Houston
DESCRIPTION:HOUSTON NETWORKING EVENT: This Is A PrePay Only Event. You Have To Get Tickets Here Online In Advance. Tickets Not Available At Venue Door Entrepreneurs! Small Business Owners! Startups! Freelancers! Gamechangers! Investors! Crowdfunding Experts!\, Web & Marketing Experts\, Job Seekers!\, Etc. This event is the perfect opportunity to network with potential business partners\, investors\, industry professionals and new clients…. Or just come on out and make some new friends! We’ve witnessed countless business connections and friendships form at our past events. Come enjoy fun and easy way to connect with others in a relaxed\, low pressure environment. I MPORTANT NOTE: WE WILL HAVE MULTIPLE INDUSTRIES AT THIS EVENT. THE EVENT HOST WILL WRITE YOUR INDUSTRY ON YOUR NAME BADGE SO YOU CAN EASILY FIND AND CONNECT WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE! ** There are no speakers or sales pitches. It’s just a place to come mingle with like minded people. At the beginning of the event our host will hand you a sheet of paper with icebreaker questions that you can use to get to know the rest of the people at the event. The icebreakers are optional but most people love them because they really help you get to meet people. Those who do the icebreakers will be entered into our raffle to win prizes! An email we received about one of our recent events: “Thank you so much for throwing such a great event. The crowd was really great and everyone was super friendly. As a busy professional I don’t get that much time to get out and meet people so it was nice to be in such a relaxed environment. Event well done!” – Danielle \nSource and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/entrepreneurs-small-business-startups-networking-event-in-houston-tickets-2003178311253
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LOCATION:Social Beer Garden HTX\, 3101 San Jacinto Street\, Houston\, TX 77004\, Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Houston
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SUMMARY:MAX TEXAS | Real Talk
DESCRIPTION:Every business has a highlight reel. This is the rest of the story. Real Talk is a new gathering from MAX Business that brings Houston’s business owners and aspiring founders together for honest conversation about building a business: the decisions\, setbacks\, turning points\, and lessons that rarely make it into the success story. Hear from experienced operators across different industries as they share how they got started\, what nearly stopped them\, how they grew\, and what they’d tell someone standing where they once stood. No polished pitches\, just real stories. Have a question you’ve always wanted to ask someone who’s been there? Submit it when you register\, and it could help shape the conversation. Who Are Our Speakers? Our panelists are Houston business owners from a range of industries\, each with firsthand experience starting\, running\, and scaling a business here. They’ll share practical\, honest insight into what it really takes to build something that lasts. Check out the speaker details below. Discover Local Businesses After the panel\, stay for open networking and explore our local business showcase. A curated group of up-and-coming Houston businesses will have tables set up with samples\, so you can meet the people behind them\, try what they offer\, and support local founders in our community. Whether you’re running a business right now or have an idea with no roadmap yet\, this room is for you. \nSource and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/max-texas-real-talk-tickets-2003274079699
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CATEGORIES:Houston
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