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SUMMARY:Code4Y’all: Vibe Coding: Building with AI
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.meetup.com/code4yall/events/311870897/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=announce_event&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2 This session is an introduction to Vibe Coding — a simple\, practical approach to using AI as your coding partner. William Fermo\, VP of Code4Y’all and cofounder of 3 Bros Running Company\, will share how he uses AI to build and maintain real tools for his business without being a full-time developer. If you’ve ever had an idea but felt limited by your coding skills\, this talk will show you how to think\, prompt\, and collaborate with AI to make it real. Speaker  \nWilliam Fermo holds an MBA and an MD\, and began his career in medicine before transitioning into the tech world. After completing a data science bootcamp\, he discovered a passion for using data to solve real problems and help organizations become more data-driven. William later combined his love of running with his entrepreneurial drive to cofound 3 Bros Running Company\, producing races from 5Ks to marathons. He is a strong communicator\, community builder\, and advocate for going after the things you’re passionate about.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/code4yall-vibe-coding-building-with-ai/
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 029 – 030\, 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:connect
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SUMMARY:Houston Methodist Leadership Speaker Series - Dr. Shlomit Schaal
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-methodist-leadership-speaker-series-at-ion-dr-shlomit-schaal-tickets-1333337250609 Join the Houston Methodist Tech Hub at Ion for for our leadership speaker series presentation by Dr. Shlomit Schaal. Shlomit Schaal\, MD\, PhD\, MHCM is Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive at Houston Methodist. She is also the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Houston Methodist Physician Organization. Her presentation will focus on physician group innovation. Agenda: 4:45pm – Arrival & Registration 5:00pm – Presentation by Dr. Schaal 5:30pm – Audience discussion 6:00pm – Event concludes
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/houston-methodist-leadership-speaker-series-dr-shlomit-schaal/
LOCATION:Houston Methodist Tech Hub\, 4201 Main St\, Houston
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SUMMARY:Energy Drone/Robotics & Industrial AI Forum
DESCRIPTION:Register Here: https://www.edrcoalition.com/energy-drones-robotics-industrial-ai-forum#register  Connect with 200+ industry leaders while learning from practical strategies\, real-world case studies\, actual deployments and avoiding common pitfalls\, and connect with industry leaders and AI and Automation innovators. This is your chance to network with peers\, share ideas\, and gain valuable insights into the latest in industrial drones\, robotics\, AI/ML\, automation\, and data-driven tech. Discover what’s next in cutting-edge tools\, real-world programs\, and emerging innovations shaping the future of energy operations. Focus Areas  \nAI & Robotics for Operations – Intelligent workflow automation\, predictive maintenance\, resource optimization\, demand forecasting\, and AI-driven decision monitoring.AI & Data Visualization/Analytics – Uncovering patterns\, trends\, and anomalies in large datasets to enable smarter\, faster decision-making. Applications include advanced diagnostics\, predictive insights\, real-time operational dashboards\, and enhanced visual data discovery. Spatial computing\, digital reality\, 3D safety. \nWhat You Will Gain:  \nUncover real-world applications of AI\, robotics\, drones\, and automation that are improving operations and cutting costsHear firsthand accounts from successful deployments and learn how to sidestep common mistakesGet up to speed on the latest tools and innovations reshaping industrial techConnect with top minds in AI\, automation\, and energy innovation— in the Energy Capital of the World\, HoustonWalk away with practical takeaways to kickstart or scale tech adoption in your organizationGet a forward-looking view of how intelligent systems are transforming energy\, industrial\, engineering\, and construction sectors
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/energy-drone-robotics-industrial-ai-forum/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:connect
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SUMMARY:Go-To Market Workshops - Part 3: GoToMarket - Market Fit
DESCRIPTION:Bring your lunch\, and learn from The Cannon Advisor Network Advisor\, Matt Austin about Go-To Market Strategies.\n\n\nManaging growth in early-stage startups can be challenging\, especially when the path to Go-to-Market Fit isn’t clear. Premature scaling is one of the biggest sources of overextension and leads to frustration at a minimum and results in accelerated capital burn\, significantly decreasing the runway for your business. In this 3-part workshop\, we will utilize a structured framework offers the precision to identify and address growth constraints early\, helping progress efficiently from pre-PMF to scaling beyond $20M ARR. \n\n\nGTM/MF is about matching your product and market strategy with the realities of operating in your chosen space. This is where companies will build a predictable sales model\, identify potential channel opportunities\, and focus on Unit Economics. \n9) Repeatability \n\nDocument end-to-end sales process\nBuild and iterate a strong discovery framework\nSetup feedback loops\n\n10)  Non-Founder Sales \n\nClearly define role and structure rigorous interview process\nOnboard and empower new hires\nContinuous feedback and learning\n\n11)  Build a sales team \n\nEnsure lead volume can support role specialization\nBottoms-up unit economics evaluation\nIdentify and clearly define roles and responsibilities\nDevelop compensation plans that support specialization\n\n12)  Control Churn \n\nProactive risk management\nRenewal and upsell planning\nDevelop escalation pathways\nCustomer success playbook development\n\n13) Scalability \n\nGrowth rate: ARR/MRR\nCAC payback\nNRR/GRR\nPipeline conversion metrics
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/go-to-market-workshops-part-3-gotomarket-market-fit/
LOCATION:The Cannon West Houston – Flexible Workspace & Entrepreneur Network Solutions\, 1334 Brittmoore Road\, Houston\, TX 77043\, Houston\, TX\, 77043\, US
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SUMMARY:AI Does Pieces\, You Do the Pattern!
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to work “with” AI?.  How is AI changing how we work\, how we think about work\, and the work itself? Let’s meet to discuss.\n\n\nAI Does Pieces\, You do the Pattern! \nWhat does it mean to work “with” AI?. How is AI changing how we work\, how we think about work\, and the work itself? What are the innately human things that AI cannot recreate or replace? What do humans bring to a world increasingly dominated by conversations around AI?. Let’s meet and discuss these and other relevant questions at this exciting\, interactive\, and informative session. \nAbout Seshadri Veeraraghavan \nSesh is a highly experienced human-centered technologist who still codes as time permits. He has built and led global engineering and coaching organizations that have delivered significant customer success and business outcomes\, and his biggest takeaway has been that you never go wrong by putting people first. Sesh cares deeply about animal welfare and enjoys playing with his three rescue dogs.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/ai-does-pieces-you-do-the-pattern/
LOCATION:Improving\, 10111 Richmond Avenue ## 100\, Houston\, TX 77042\, Houston\, TX\, 77042\, US
CATEGORIES:connect
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SUMMARY:WBEA Legacy Welcome Reception
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to kick off the WBEA Legacy Welcome Reception with a bang and celebrate the start of something incredible!\n\n\nWelcome to the WBEA Legacy Welcome Reception! Get ready to party with the WBEA as we celebrate 30 fabulous years at the WBEA’s Legacy Business Conference Welcome Reception at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston – Greenway Plaza on June 4\, 2025 at 6:30 PM. Awaken the rock star within you through the magic of karaoke or mingle like a maestro!  Dress to impress with business casual vibes or dazzle in your chicest shades of pink.  Your ticket will include admission to the reception\, two drink tickets\, and heavy hors d’oeuvres.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/wbea-legacy-welcome-reception/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston – Greenway Plaza\, 6 East Greenway Plaza\, Houston\, TX 77046\, Houston\, TX\, 77046\, US
CATEGORIES:connect
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SUMMARY:Born Global Venture Lab (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:The best way to pitch is to build. Join us at Born Global Venture Lab to share your startup\, ask for support\, test ideas\, and iterate.\n\n\nZ OOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83239874364?pwd=Nlk4ODBpVmdSZVhzSnVTYWpWTWRxQT09 \nJoin us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 pm CT if you are looking for startup support or if you are looking to support founders. Let’s build together! \nPlease fill out the Join Us form if you’d like to present your startup and join our community slack space\, and our team will reach out to make the arrangement with logistics details. Kindly note that we will do our best to accommodate\, but we cannot guarantee everyone gets a slot at the next event given the time limit. Thanks for your understanding. \nOnce you complete the form\, you will be invited to join our community slack space and WhatsApp groups. Please follow the URLs\, and we cannot wait to see you in the loop! \n\n\nBORN GLOBAL VENTURE LAB is an entrepreneur-centred program for founders to showcase their startups\, update their business progress\, share their best practice with fellow founders\, and seek feedback and resources from investors\, experts\, partners\, and members of the Born Global Community.   \nOur goal is to help foreign-born and native-born founders with storytelling\, problem-solving\, product development\, testing marketing\, decision-making\, talent acquisition\, business development\, fundraising\, etc.  \nThis is NOT a pitch competition. There will NOT be judging or ranking. There WILL be interactive discussions. Entrepreneurs will share their stories\, ask for support\, test ideas\, and iterate for optimized growth\, powered by collective intelligence from the community.  \n \n\n\nSpecial thanks to our community partners: \nSBA \nSBA Houston District office provides help with SBA services including funding programs\, counselling\, federal contracting certifications\, and disaster recovery. We can also connect you to our partner organizations\, lenders\, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed. The Houston District Office services 32 counties in southeastern Texas. \nSCORE \nSCORE\, the nation’s largest network of free\, expert business mentors\, is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation\, growth and success of small business nationwide. Because our work is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\, and thanks to our network of volunteers\, we are able to deliver our services at no charge or very low cost. \nSBDC \nThe Houston Center SBDC is a business advising and training center of the University of Houston Texas Gulf Coast SBDC Network serving 32 counties in Southeast Texas. The SBDC is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Houston Center SBDC at (713) 752-8488 for accommodations. \nImpact Hub Houston \nImpact Hub Houston is a locally rooted\, globally connected 501c3 nonprofit working to make Houston a role model for how the world solves its most pressing issues. We champion inclusive\, impact-driven innovation\, providing spaces and programs that inspire\, connect\, and empower people who are working to solve real-world problems\, especially those outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and those that directly impact diverse underserved\, under-resourced and overlooked communities. \nWomen in AI \nWe are a Global community of women experts and influencers of women in AI. Our goal is to close the gender gap in the field of Artificial Intelligence by empowering women and raising awareness about gender diversity in AI. \nWorld Chamber of Commerce of Texas \nThe World Chamber of Commerce of Texas (WCCT) Mission Statement is to promote/teach international trade\, and foster cultural and humanitarian exchange to develop economic opportunity worldwide. An important WCCT goal is to act as a liaison between organizations developing global trade\, creating synergy and assisting companies to reach out to lucrative international markets. The WCCT is a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization and this status will benefit all WCCT members and sponsors. \nBorn Global Ventures \nBorn Global Ventures is an investment firm focusing on early-stage globally scalable tech startups led by resilient immigrant/foreign-born founders reshaping the world. We provide financial capital\, intellectual capital\, human capital\, and social capital to build startups at a lower cost and higher speed\, with greater success rates and maximized capital efficiency. \nBorn Global Community \nBorn Global Community is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with a mission to propel diverse entrepreneurs and investors with a global mindset and to interconnect local and international innovation ecosystems. We are committed to cultivating the galaxy of global innovation by starting and growing businesses and investments through educational programs\, support systems\, media content\, and network expansion. \nCheck out https://bornglobal.co/events/ for all of our upcoming events! \n \n\n\nJoin Us\n1 . Born Global Community Slack Space to connect with global community members\, share your updates\, and stay in the loop on the latest programs\, discussions\, and opportunities. \n2. . Born Global Community chapter WhatsApp Groups for local-based events and happenings. \n3. Get more involved as speakers\, startup founders\, SME\, or a volunteer by filling out this form: https://bornglobal.co/join-now/ \nPlease follow us on Eventbrite and LinkedIn and stay informed of future programs. We look forward to seeing you online or in person soon!
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/born-global-venture-lab-online/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:connect
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SUMMARY:Launch of Pathways to Entrepreneurship Program: Powering Small Businesses in Emerging Transportation Markets
DESCRIPTION:USDOT Launches Pilot Program to Help Small Disadvantaged Businesses Grow in New Emerging Transportation Markets \nPathways to Entrepreneurship Program: Powering Small Businesses in Emerging Transportation Markets aims to build equity and increase small\, disadvantaged business utilization. \nWASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) announced today the launch of its “Pathways to Entrepreneurship Program: Powering Small Businesses In Emerging Transportation Markets” with a one-day pilot program experience on Tuesday\, September 10\, 2024\, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EST) at the USDOT Headquarters\, 1200 New Jersey Ave.\, SE\, Washington\, D.C.\, and virtual live broadcast. \nThe comprehensive Pathways to Entrepreneurship Program (P2E) has three pillars or “pathways” to entrepreneurship designed for Small Disadvantaged Businesses\, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)\, and HBCU students. The one-day pilot program experience is an overview of the P2E and will feature highlights of the six-month pilot program for small\, disadvantaged businesses. \nThe Pathways to Entrepreneurship Program is created to empower small\, disadvantaged businesses seeking to pivot into new and emerging transportation markets; engage HBCU institutions; and educate aspiring HBCU students with an entrepreneurial mindset eager to explore new transportation markets and help them consider transportation career options upon graduation. \nOur overall Pathways to Entrepreneurship Program goal is to provide participants with the knowledge\, skills\, and resources to navigate cutting-edge technology markets and contribute to wealth-building in underserved communities. \nSmall business owners and others attending the one-day pilot program will meet key USDOT leaders; engage and network with industry professionals and successful entrepreneurs; and provide valuable feedback to help OSDBU refine the program before launching the six-month initiative. Participants will also receive information on potential funding opportunities and learn about business growth possibilities in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). \n“The Pathways to Entrepreneurship Program is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at unlocking the potential of small\, disadvantaged businesses in the emerging transportation sector\,” said Tyra Redus\, Director of OSDBU. “By providing access to emerging markets and cutting-edge technologies\, we are not only empowering these businesses to thrive but also fostering innovation and economic growth in underserved communities. We look forward to collaborating with our participants to create a program that truly meets their needs and drives impactful change.” \nWho Should Attend: \n\nSmall Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs) seeking and exploring new opportunities in emerging markets in transportation\nPrime and Subcontractors looking to partner with SDBs\nHBCU/MSI/PWI Presidents\, Chancellors\, Researchers\, Development Administrators\, Faculty and Students\nTransportation Stakeholders\, Associations\, and Organizations\n\n Registration Deadlines: \n\nSeptember 3\, 2024\, for In-Person Attendance\nSeptember 9\, 2024\, for Virtual Live Broadcast\n\n For more information and to register\, visit Pathways to Entrepreneurship Program: “Powering Small Businesses in Emerging Transportation Markets” (Hybrid Event) Powered by: My Business Matches (dotcmp.com) \n\nIf you have questions\, please contact p2e@dot.gov.
URL:https://houston.impacthub.net/calendar/launch-of-pathways-to-entrepreneurship-program-powering-small-businesses-in-emerging-transportation-markets/
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