Tag: Houston

  • Houston Women in Business & Tech Networking Event

    Houston Women in Business & Tech Networking Event

    Connect, Collaborate & Grow with Inspiring Women in Business, Technology & Entrepreneurship! Join us for an exciting evening of professional networking, meaningful conversations and new business opportunities! The Women in Business & Technology Networking Event brings together ambitious female entrepreneurs, startup founders, business owners, technology professionals, innovators and industry leaders from a wide range of sectors. Whether you’re building a startup, growing an established business, working in technology, exploring entrepreneurship or simply looking to expand your professional network, this event is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded women and make valuable connections. Expect a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where ideas are exchanged, collaborations begin and new professional relationships are formed. Meet entrepreneurs, founders, business leaders and technology professionals who share your ambitions and interests. Connect with potential clients, partners, collaborators, mentors and investors. Your next exciting opportunity could begin with a simple conversation. Discuss emerging trends, share professional experiences, explore innovative ideas and gain fresh perspectives from women working across different industries. Introduce your company, products, services or projects to a diverse community of ambitious professionals. Develop genuine professional relationships that extend beyond the event and could lead to long-term collaborations. Meet forward-thinking women who are launching businesses, developing innovative technologies, leading organisations and shaping the future of their industries. When you arrive your name will be checked off the guest list, the host will direct everyone to the reserved area and explain how the event will work.

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-women-in-business-tech-networking-event-tickets-2003233209455

  • Entrepreneurship Roundtable with OPEN

    Entrepreneurship Roundtable with OPEN

    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, product, or business concept – ​May be pre-revenue or early revenue (<$500K ARR) Committed to launching or validating their idea within the next 12 months ​2. Established Entrepreneurs – ​Have founded or co-founded a company (past or present) – ​Are seeking to scale, pivot, or build their “next best thing” – ​Have raised funding, bootstrapped, or achieved meaningful revenue milestones ​3. Intrapreneurs & Innovators – ​Corporate or technical professionals building new initiatives, divisions, or technologies within their organizations – ​Interested in transitioning to entrepreneurship or investing in early-stage ventures ​Those who are selected will be sent a link to purchase their optional lunch ticket for $20. The cost is to cover the food. If you opt out of lunch, the event is free.

    Source and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/entrepreneurship-roundtable-with-open-5/

  • SUPER SUNDAY – 11/15/2026

    SUPER SUNDAY – 11/15/2026

    It’s a Texas takeover. Countless breakthroughs. Are you ready to see what’s possible? Join us! Business Partners: $25 (Invest in your growth and bring a guest!) Guests: FREE (When attending with a Business Partner.) Training, tools, and strategies for current business partners. Inspire you to think bigger about income, freedom, and opportunity. Introduce guests to a proven system for building success. Seats are limited. Whether you’re exploring new possibilities or sharpening your skills, this is an event you don’t want to miss.

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/super-sunday-11152026-tickets-2003370590365

  • Houston Entrepreneur Networking Event

    Houston Entrepreneur Networking Event

    SUM OF FIVE | Meet Professionals In Entrepreneurship In Your City! SUM OF FIVE Professional Networking Events stand as the pinnacle of stylish gatherings for professionals in Entrepreneurship. We hope to empower our attendees by facilitating meaningful connections. We have an unwavering commitment that lies in fostering genuine relationships among peers, cultivating an environment where professionals can seamlessly connect and engage in a purposeful manner. We aspire to aid participants in their journey of expanding their businesses and advancing their careers by providing a platform to engage with individuals who share similar aspirations.

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/houston-entrepreneur-networking-event-tickets-1999631685199

  • SCORE Office Hours

    SCORE Office Hours

    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 each Friday morning. Additional partners will be on-site the second Friday of each month (excluding holidays)

    Source and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/score-office-hours-60/

  • PR and Social Media Strategies to Get Found and Build Trust

    PR and Social Media Strategies to Get Found and Build Trust

    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 find companies, services, and experts, earned media and credible third-party coverage can play a valuable role in helping people discover you. At November’s Social Media Breakfast Houston, Felicia Perez, APR, founder and president of FAR Public Relations, will share how to develop a practical PR strategy that supports your business goals and strengthens your online presence. Drawing on her experience as a former television news producer and PR strategist, Felicia will explain how to identify stories worth telling, earn media attention, coordinate PR with social media, and measure the results of your communications efforts. We’ll also discuss how to handle negative coverage, criticism, and online harassment when your reputation is at risk. Whether you work in marketing, communications, a nonprofit, or run your own business, you’ll leave with ideas you can apply to improve how people find and perceive your organization. What you will learn: How to build a PR plan with clear goals, target audiences, key messages, and measurable objectives. Why earned media and third-party credibility matter for online visibility, including how AI search tools discover and cite information. How to coordinate media relations and social media to strengthen your message and reach more people. Practical ways to extend the life of media coverage and thought leadership through social content. How to evaluate results beyond vanity metrics and approach negative press or online criticism. REGISTRATION Space is limited. Please reserve your spot in advance so we can plan for breakfast and seating. SPEAKER Felicia…

    Source and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/pr-and-social-media-strategies-to-get-found-and-build-trust-2/

  • Out in Tech Houston Monthly Mixer

    Out in Tech Houston Monthly Mixer

    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, Out in Tech Houston provides an inclusive space for LGBTQ+ people and allies working in the technology industry to engage, network, and learn. About this Event Join our relaxed, social-mixer event, hosted on the second Thursday of every month. We’re looking forward to meeting you! This is the first time we are hosting our monthly mixer at The Ion, and we hope to have many more. RSVP and save the date in your calendars for an evening you cannot miss! For more information, contact houston@outintech.com .

    Source and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/out-in-tech-houston-monthly-mixer-6/

  • Business Owner Strategies to Build, Protect, Optimize, Retain & Reward

    Business Owner Strategies to Build, Protect, Optimize, Retain & Reward

    This in-person event is for business owners, CPAs, and tax professionals desiring to review and strengthen their financial strategies. Your business is making money, but are you making the most of what you’ve built? What happens to your business if you or a key employee suddenly can’t work? How can you reward and retain your best employees without simply increasing their salaries? Are you missing opportunities to put more money toward retirement while potentially reducing your tax burden? Could your business qualify for retirement strategies beyond a traditional 401(k)? Are you paying more in capital gains taxes than necessary? Are your business, personal finances, and long-term wealth goals working together—or against each other? Walk away knowing what questions to ask, what opportunities to explore, and what your next move could be.

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-owner-strategies-to-build-protect-optimize-retain-reward-tickets-2003996502485

  • Tax Strategies Keep more Money

    Tax Strategies Keep more Money

    Join this in-person event to explore tax strategies that can help you keep more money and avoid costly IRS mistakes. Tax Strategies: Keep More Money & Avoid Costly IRS Mistakes is an in-person event for business owners. Explore tax strategies designed to help you keep more money and protect your business by avoiding costly IRS mistakes. The event combines a positive, benefit-driven focus on saving money with practical urgency around tax compliance. Member: FREE

    Source and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tax-strategies-keep-more-money-tickets-2003716728674

  • Technology Transfer Thursdays

    Technology Transfer Thursdays

    ​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 unfair technical advantage, or an investor tracking deep tech spinouts, this event bridges the gap between lab discovery and market scale. ​What to Expect ​Demystifying Tech Transfer: Rice University Office of Technology Transfer will walk through how founders and companies can identify, evaluate, and license patented inventions, algorithms, and software from university portfolios. ​Early-Stage IP & Startup Strategy: Keynote discussion led by Womble Bond Dickinson covering critical legal considerations for deep tech founders, including company formation, IP protection, and avoiding costly early equity mistakes. ​CounselConnect Launch: Official announcement of Rice OTT’s CounselConnect and the Startup Counsel Award. ​Regional Faculty Innovation Showcase: Rapid-fire 5 to 7 minute spotlights from leading researchers presenting commercializable AI and Quantum projects out of Rice University ​Agenda ​5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Networking Reception ​Check in and connect with founders, investors, researchers, and ecosystem leaders. ​6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Tech Transfer & Legal Strategy ​Overview: How to License University IP (Rice OTT) ​Keynote: Startup Formation & IP Strategy (Womble Bond Dickinson) ​Launch Announcement: CounselConnect & Startup Counsel Award ​6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Faculty Technology Showcase ​Short-form spotlights on emerging AI & Quantum Computing IP across Texas research institutions. ​7:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Community Happy Hour ​Open networking and strategic connections. ​Location & Time ​Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026 ​Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CST ​Location: The Ion District | Room 032 | 4201 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 ​Parking: Free 3 hour parking

    Source and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/technology-transfer-thursdays/