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Facilitated by Wade Pinder, Ion’s Mentor in Residence Houston’s startup and innovation ecosystem is as vast and dynamic as the city itself, full of opportunities, resources, and talent. Yet, navigating it can be challenging—especially for those unfamiliar with its many parts. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, educator, student, community leader or curious professional, this session […]
Are you interested or already invested in the Linux Operating System? Join us at the Houston Linux User Group, one of the oldest user groups involved with the Linux Operating System. We discuss new trends in operating system usage, software development, and current technological trends, as well as provide one-on-one training or class-based instruction. Learn […]
Introduction to investment instruments and company valuationsCovers valuation across rounds (including typical cap tables), investment instruments (and term-sheet terms), and tax considerations.Please Note: Registration closes at 5 pm on the day prior to the webinar start time. Email [email protected] with questions.Update on 4/25/2025: To help ensure accurate attendance and continue providing a high-quality experience for […]
A third class for those wanting to learn about impact angel investing.SWAN Impact Assessment Deep Dive - Covers how SWAN assesses social or environmental impact. When you are making impact investments, you can apply the same rigor to assess the potential for impact returns as you do to assess the potential financial returns.Please Note: Registration […]
Spend an hour with the SBAThinking of starting a business? Wondering what is involved?Learn the important steps to turn your passion into a business venture. In this session, we will take you through a step-by-step process of making your business legal in the state of Minnesota. Get the tools you’ll need in just one hour.You […]
Join Thousand Faces & Women in AI on 28 May to see why diversity is a founder's top asset. Explore the DIVERSIFAIR mission.How can we build a more inclusive tech ecosystem?Join Thousand Faces and Women in AI for a one-hour session focused on the DIVERSIFAIR project, an EU-funded consortium initiative dedicated to fostering fairness and […]
This workshop empowers nonprofits and school districts to leverage research, strengthen programs and boost student outcomes.Key takeawaysDefine the culture: Learn what it takes to build a research-driven teamData vs. research: […]
This workshop empowers nonprofits and school districts to leverage research, strengthen programs and boost student outcomes.Key takeawaysDefine the culture: Learn what it takes to build a research-driven teamData vs. research: […]
Register here: https://riceconnect.rice.edu/events/2026/seip-demo-day-2026 SEIP Interns will provide demonstrations of their summer projects.
Register here: https://luma.com/6jbyeu9f Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Event begins at 4:00 PM. Be among the first to see what’s next 👀Join us for the inaugural Summer Venture Studio Preview […]
Our mission is to DEFEAT CYBER CRIMINALS by making cybersecurity knowledge accessible and relatable to everyone. This event creates a supportive environment for individuals starting their cybersecurity journey, those transitioning […]
Startup Circle Houston 💫 brings together founders, teammates, experts and newbies of startups in Greater Houston! Past topics include: Traction + Funding Stage Identification – What stage are you really […]
Welcome to “Mercury Fund Day at the Ion” – a program series hosted by the Ion and Mercury, where software founders can connect with mentorship at Houston’s HQ for innovation.What […]
Register here: https://luma.com/v74i7n5l Before you invest in anything, you need to understand how smart angel investing actually works. Not the mythology, the mechanics. This course gives you that foundation. Participants […]
Register here: https://luma.com/gn2md6vu This is where you stop learning about investing and start operating like a Smart Angel Investor. You’ll learn how disciplined investors evaluate opportunities and begin making your […]
Register here: https://luma.com/timbergrove Upstream: Digital Tech Meetup – Monthly Social 🍻 No stage. No slides. No panels. Just upstream operators, engineers, founders, and digital leaders getting together over beer and […]
What is the purpose of Cup of Joey? It is to create a connected culture of coffee shop-open networking across our region. Every Friday morning, you’ll have the opportunity to […]
NASA is bringing its expertise to Houston’s innovation hub! Every other Friday, join us for NASA’s office hours, designed to bridge the gap between Houston’s innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups with […]
Register here: https://luma.com/f3o1spx1 Start designing freedom from day one. Most entrepreneurs build first and hope freedom shows up down the road. But working around the clock isn’t growth, it’s a […]
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 […]