Tag: Houston

  • Houston Open Source Society Meetup

    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

    Source and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-open-source-society-meetup-2/

  • Real Estate Networking Event In Houston

    Real Estate Networking Event In Houston

    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.

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/real-estate-networking-event-in-houston-tickets-2003177946161

  • Perfecting Your Pitch

    Perfecting Your Pitch

    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.

    Source and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/perfecting-your-pitch-37/

  • How to Start a Startup

    How to Start a Startup

    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.

    Source and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/how-to-start-a-startup-9/

  • BUSINESS NETWORKING | MEET THE MAYOR SERIES

    BUSINESS NETWORKING | MEET THE MAYOR SERIES

    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

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-networking-meet-the-mayor-series-tickets-2004439032103

  • Houston Tech Startups, Investors, Experts Networking & Pitch Event

    Houston Tech Startups, Investors, Experts Networking & Pitch Event

    Connect with tech startups, investors, and industry experts for an evening of rapid-fire pitches, conversations and opportunities. Join us for a powerful evening designed for tech founders, investors, operators, and industry experts who want real conversations, real opportunities, and a space to showcase what they’re building. This event combines fast pitches with high-quality networking , creating the perfect environment for collaboration, funding, and growth. Whether you’re launching a startup, raising capital, hiring, scouting talent, or looking for partners, this event puts you in the room with the people who can help make it happen. 1-Minute Founder Pitches – Quick, sharp, high-energy pitches to introduce your startup and spark interest. Investor & Expert Introductions – Meet active investors and specialists open to conversations and opportunities. Focused Networking Sessions – Connect with founders, product teams, engineers, operators, advisors, and investors. Collaboration Opportunities – Discover partners, clients, talent, mentors, and early adopters. Simple, Effective Networking Format – No panels, no long talks — just high-value interactions that matter. IT and Technology Professionals Networking Event welcomes all IT and Technology professionals who are passionate about advancing their careers, expanding their networks, and staying at the forefront of the ever-evolving digital landscape. This event is ideal for: Startup Founders : Looking to pitch ideas, find partners, or secure funding. Investors & VCs : Seeking new, disruptive technologies and promising startups to invest in.

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-tech-startups-investors-experts-networking-pitch-event-tickets-2003197336157

  • Houston Pitch Nights at The Ion: What Goes Into Your Pitch Deck

    Houston Pitch Nights at The Ion: What Goes Into Your Pitch Deck

    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 with fellow founders at The Ion to refine your core messaging and get actionable feedback to create a compelling, investment-ready slide deck.

    Source and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-pitch-nights-at-the-ion-what-goes-into-your-pitch-deck/

  • What CEOs, CCOs, and CXOs Should Know Before Hiring Another BD Team

    What CEOs, CCOs, and CXOs Should Know Before Hiring Another BD Team

    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, but you are not seeing enough new opportunities move. So somebody says: “We need more business development people.” Maybe. But before you hire another BD person, build another sales team, or add another layer of headcount, there is a much harder question leadership needs to answer: Is the problem really the people? Because adding more people to a commercial system that is not working does not fix the system. It usually makes the problem more expensive. That is what we are going to talk about at the next Industrial Growth Series session at The Ion: What CEOs, CCOs, and CXOs Should Know Before Hiring Another BD Team This conversation is specifically for the executives making decisions about growth. The CEO wondering why the pipeline is inconsistent. The CCO trying to create more predictable revenue. The CRO being asked why activity is not converting. The founder who is still personally carrying too many relationships. The leadership team considering another BD hire because they know something needs to change. Before you write the job description, we need to talk. Because we see industrial and oil and gas companies hire talented business development professionals and put them into situations where they were never set up to win. They are told: “Go find business.” But who exactly are they supposed to target? Which accounts matter most? What problems are those customers trying to solve? How is the company positioned? What makes the company different? Which relationships already exist? Who…

    Source and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/what-ceos-ccos-and-cxos-should-know-before-hiring-another-bd-team/

  • FREE Business Networking Event in the Kingwood Area

    FREE Business Networking Event in the Kingwood Area

    Come join us for a FREE Business Networking Event hosted by BNI Premier in Kingwood to meet other local professionals and grow your network! Looking to expand your professional network? Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in the business community. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is perfect for making valuable connections. The event begins at 10:00 AM and follows a structured format to ensure meaningful interactions and productive networking. We kindly ask that attendees arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for check-in and introductions.

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-business-networking-event-in-the-kingwood-area-tickets-1975139266716

  • Women in Business, Startups, Professionals Social Networking Event Houston

    Women in Business, Startups, Professionals Social Networking Event Houston

    You are invited to take part in Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals Business Networking Event ! This event brings together dynamic women in business, startups, and professional fields , providing a unique opportunity to expand your network, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections in an elegant setting. Come along and meet like-minded women, exchange ideas and learn from each other. This event is designed to provide a platform for networking, collaboration, and inspiration. Our guests are women in business: entrepreneurs, directors, company owners, investors and professionals working for medium and small sized companies and we get together to support each other, share tips and knowledge, and do business together. You will also be able to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event. Upon arrival, ask the receptionist about the business networking event, and they will guide you to our designated area. Each participant will have the opportunity to deliver a brief 1-minute presentation. Build relationships that can lead to collaborations, partnerships, and investment opportunities.

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-business-startups-professionals-social-networking-event-houston-tickets-2003140966554