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SUMMARY:From Local to Global: Helping Climatetech Startups Succeed Internationally
DESCRIPTION:Register for Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a panel discussion at the Ion on helping startups expand abroad\, sponsored by Woodside Energy and Equinor!\n\n\n\nExpanding across borders is an exciting growth opportunity for climatetech startups\, but it comes with regulatory\, cultural\, and operational challenges. \n\n\n\n​In a dynamic panel discussion at the Ion during Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week\, we’ll hear perspectives from a U.S.-born climatetech startup that successfully expanded abroad\, a startup incubator supporting Nordic ventures\, and a representative from Australia offering governmental insight into international support frameworks. Together\, they’ll explore the opportunities and roadblocks of global growth and the essential role that ecosystem support\, like incubators and public-sector partnerships\, plays in helping climate innovators scale impact beyond borders. \n\n\n\n​Get ready for a high-energy series of flash pitches featuring groundbreaking climatetech startups from Norway\, Australia\, and Houston. Each founder will take the stage for a rapid three-minute pitch\, showcasing bold technologies and global ambition in areas like clean energy\, decarbonization\, and sustainable industry solutions. \n\n\n\n​Whether you’re looking for new ideas\, international partnerships\, investment opportunities\, or more\, this event offers a front-row seat to the next generation of climate innovation\, spanning continents and scaling impact worldwide. \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n​​8:00 – 8:30 a.m.: Check-In\n\n\n\n​8:30 – 8:35 a.m.: Welcome Remarks\n\n\n\n​8:35 – 8:50 a.m.: Startup Pitches\n\n​Renasys\, Hive Autonomy\, Glint Solar\, Installer\n\n\n\n\n\n​8:50 – 9:10 a.m.: Panel – Going Global: How Climatetech Startups Can Expand Internationally with the Right Support\n\n​Gabrielle Hall\, Australian Consul-General and Trade and Investment Commissioner\, Austrade\n\n\n\nClaudine Ang\, Chief Internationalization Officer\, ​Innovation Dock\n\n\n\n​Georgina Campbell Flatter\, CEO\, Greentown Labs \n\n\n\n​Lawson Gow\, Head of Houston\, Greentown Labs (Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n​9:10 – 9:25 a.m.: Startup Pitches\n\nPHNXX\, SpiroPak\, Seastock\n\n\n\n\n\n​9:25 – 9:30 a.m.: Closing Remarks\n\n\n\n​9:30 – 10:30 a.m.: Networking\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout Woodside Energy\n\n\n\n\n\nWoodside Energy is a global energy company providing reliable and affordable energy to help people lead better lives. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Equinor\n\n\n\n\n\nEquinor is an international energy company committed to long-term value creation in a low-carbon future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\n​​Reach out to Chloe Rose\, Partnerships Coordinator\, at crose@greentownlabs.com or Manon Chappat-Alarcón\, Director of Partnerships\, at mchappatalarcon@greentownlabs.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: By registering for this event\, you consent to your name\, title\, and company/organization being shared with other event attendees. You consent to your image or likeness being used in content associated with the event. You release Greentown Labs and all partners from any and all liability stemming from any event-related incident. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVenue Information\n\n\n\nFor information on parking at the Ion\, please see here.
URL:https://greentownlabs.com/event/from-local-to-global-helping-climatetech-startups-succeed-internationally/
LOCATION:The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Houston
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SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101: Valuation and Term Sheets
DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban Capital Network to learn about valuation and term sheets in angel investing!\n\n\n\nOne of the most challenging tasks when evaluating a company before it has revenue is determining a value. There are no agreed upon standards\, and often no comparables\, unlike companies that have a longer track record with historical financial statements\, assets\, and revenue. Ultimately\, early-stage valuations are determined through negotiations between investors and founders. Each has their own assumptions\, projections and financial goals. Equipped with tools and a strategy will help you develop a basis for negotiations. Join Urban Capital Network for an introduction to valuation strategies and negotiating deal terms for early-stage investments. \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, you can expect to learn the following: \n\n\n\n\nHow to assess and apply valuation factors and criteria\n\n\n\nValuation Methods\n\n\n\nTerm sheet basics\n\n\n\nNegotiation points\n\n\n\n\nAbout the speaker:\n\n\n\nLenny Saizan is the co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network (UCN)\, an investment firm dedicated to democratizing premium investment opportunities for a wider range of investors. In addition\, he owns and operates Murphy Business Brokerage – Southwest Houston\, where he assists business owners with exit planning\, value maximization\, and the sale of their businesses. He also supports buyers interested in business acquisitions or franchises. \n\n\n\nBefore establishing UCN and his business brokerage\, Lenny worked for 10 years as an Electrical Engineer\, specializing in automation\, controls\, and systems integration. He then transitioned to the oil and gas industry\, where he spent another decade leading teams in financial and operational controls\, as well as audit. \n\n\n\nLenny holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University and an MBA from Tulane University. He is a Certified Mergers & Acquisition Professional\, a Six Sigma Green Belt\, and a Project Management Professional. In 2023\, he was honored as an Outstanding Diversity Champion by the Houston Business Journal.
URL:https://greentownlabs.com/event/angel-investing-101-valuation-and-term-sheets/
LOCATION:The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101: Due Diligence
DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban Capital Network to learn about due diligence of angel investment opportunities!\n\n\n\nAs an Angel Investor\, before investing in a startup\, you might ask: \n\n\n\n\nHow do I know when I’ve found the right opportunity?\n\n\n\nWhat are the risks involved?\n\n\n\nHow much time should I spend evaluating the opportunity?\n\n\n\n\nAssessing and evaluating a company before it has revenue is a difficult task. There are no agreed upon or standard approaches\, unlike companies that have a longer track record with historical financial statements\, assets\, and revenue. There are numerous unknowns and risks. Due diligence is not about eliminating risks\, but rather an exercise to spot and avoid the obvious pitfalls\, understand the risks\, gather information to support your valuation\, and ultimately negotiate your terms. In this session of their education series\, “Angel Investing 101\,” the team at Urban Capital Network will present and discuss the role and principles of diligence and risk assessment when evaluating an early stage company. \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, you can expect to learn the following: \n\n\n\n\nKey diligence focus areas and principles\n\n\n\nWhat to look for and ask during due diligence\n\n\n\nHow to avoid common mistakes\n\n\n\nHow to develop a process to improve your chances of success\n\n\n\n\nAbout the speaker:\n\n\n\nLenny Saizan is the co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network (UCN)\, an investment firm dedicated to democratizing premium investment opportunities for a wider range of investors. In addition\, he owns and operates Murphy Business Brokerage – Southwest Houston\, where he assists business owners with exit planning\, value maximization\, and the sale of their businesses. He also supports buyers interested in business acquisitions or franchises. \n\n\n\nBefore establishing UCN and his business brokerage\, Lenny worked for 10 years as an Electrical Engineer\, specializing in automation\, controls\, and systems integration. He then transitioned to the oil and gas industry\, where he spent another decade leading teams in financial and operational controls\, as well as audit. \n\n\n\nLenny holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University and an MBA from Tulane University. He is a Certified Mergers & Acquisition Professional\, a Six Sigma Green Belt\, and a Project Management Professional. In 2023\, he was honored as an Outstanding Diversity Champion by the Houston Business Journal.
URL:https://greentownlabs.com/event/angel-investing-101-due-diligence/
LOCATION:The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101: Sourcing and Vetting Deals
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of sourcing and vetting deals with us at the Ion!\n\n\n\nOne of the biggest challenges Angel Investors face is finding frequent and quality investment opportunities. Building a pipeline of opportunities and a network that fosters those opportunities takes time and strategy. \n\n\n\nContinuing on our education series of “Angel Investing 101\,” Urban Capital Network is delivering their next session\, “Sourcing and Vetting.” Whether you’ve made the decision to become an Angel Investor or you’ve already participated in one or more deals\, the Urban Capital Network team will provide valuable resources and strategies to help you increase your deal flow to achieve optimal investment opportunities. \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, you can expect to learn the following: \n\n\n\n\nHow to leverage your expertise and personal brand to create deal flow\n\n\n\nHow to leverage professional and social groups and organizations to create deal flow\n\n\n\nHow to collaborate with and build a network of Angel Investors who share deal flow\n\n\n\nUnderstand the difference in deal flow between various investment platforms and organizations\n\n\n\n\nAbout the speaker:\n\n\n\nLenny Saizan is the co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network (UCN)\, an investment firm dedicated to democratizing premium investment opportunities for a wider range of investors. In addition\, he owns and operates Murphy Business Brokerage – Southwest Houston\, where he assists business owners with exit planning\, value maximization\, and the sale of their businesses. He also supports buyers interested in business acquisitions or franchises. \n\n\n\nBefore establishing UCN and his business brokerage\, Lenny worked for 10 years as an Electrical Engineer\, specializing in automation\, controls\, and systems integration. He then transitioned to the oil and gas industry\, where he spent another decade leading teams in financial and operational controls\, as well as audit. \n\n\n\nLenny holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University and an MBA from Tulane University. He is a Certified Mergers & Acquisition Professional\, a Six Sigma Green Belt\, and a Project Management Professional. In 2023\, he was honored as an Outstanding Diversity Champion by the Houston Business Journal.
URL:https://greentownlabs.com/event/angel-investing-101-sourcing-and-vetting-deals/
LOCATION:The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:CHARGE North America
DESCRIPTION:Transforming the reputation of energy \n\n\n\nJoin us in Houston\, May 28-30\, 2025\, for an immersive experience tailored for energy professionals. \n\n\n\nThe energy industry is essential for economic growth and daily life\, it faces significant scrutiny. “Transforming the Reputation of Energy” aims to support the industry redefine its identity\, moving away from being seen as a problem to being recognized as part of the solution for a sustainable\, secure\, and prosperous future. \n\n\n\nParticipate in hands-on interactive workshops led by top strategists\, explore real-world case studies\, and gain insights from leading speakers on resilient branding\, consumer expectations\, and climate action. \n\n\n\nEngage in panel discussions on sustainability and energy diversification\, and enjoy exclusive networking opportunities with global executives and innovators. \n\n\n\nDownload the agenda here! \n\n\n\nRegister at the link below\, and enter the coupon code greentownlabs25 for 25% discount on the Conference Pass! \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT CHARGE\n\n\n\nCHARGE is the catalyst for transforming energy brands into powerful forces that drive real commercial growth. As a pioneering leader in the field\, CHARGE empowers energy companies to redefine their brands\, navigate new challenges\, and seize opportunities in the dynamic energy landscape. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, please reach out to Natalie Bacon\, Content Director with CHARGE (natalie@charge.events). \n\n\n\nVenue Information
URL:https://greentownlabs.com/event/charge-north-america/
LOCATION:The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101: Introduction to Angel Investing
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of angel investing with us at the Ion!\n\n\n\nIn a world where only the very wealthy\, well connected\, and major institutions have access to premium investment opportunities\, which have created massive wealth for a small portion of the population\, the team at Urban Capital Network believes the key to closing income and wealth gaps globally is to democratize access to opportunities across the investment ecosystem. \n\n\n\nJoin the Urban Capital Network team for an evening of learning\, discussion and possibilities as we explore the basics of angel investing and the role it plays in bringing new products and services to market and the impact it has on wealth and job creation. At this event\, you’ll learn the key components to successfully navigate the critical-path of investing in private\, early-stage companies. \n\n\n\nThis session is ideal for the following investment-related stakeholders: \n\n\n\n\nProspective Angel Investors who want to learn more about the world of Angel Investing\n\n\n\nInvestment Advisors (RIA/FA) who are looking for alternative investments for their clients\n\n\n\nEntrepreneurs who want to learn more about what Angels are looking for in their deals\n\n\n\nEntrepreneurs who want to meet/network with Angel Investors\n\n\n\n\nAbout the speaker:\n\n\n\nLenny Saizan is the co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network (UCN)\, an investment firm dedicated to democratizing premium investment opportunities for a wider range of investors. In addition\, he owns and operates Murphy Business Brokerage – Southwest Houston\, where he assists business owners with exit planning\, value maximization\, and the sale of their businesses. He also supports buyers interested in business acquisitions or franchises. \n\n\n\nBefore establishing UCN and his business brokerage\, Lenny worked for 10 years as an Electrical Engineer\, specializing in automation\, controls\, and systems integration. He then transitioned to the oil and gas industry\, where he spent another decade leading teams in financial and operational controls\, as well as audit. \n\n\n\nLenny holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University and an MBA from Tulane University. He is a Certified Mergers & Acquisition Professional\, a Six Sigma Green Belt\, and a Project Management Professional. In 2023\, he was honored as an Outstanding Diversity Champion by the Houston Business Journal.
URL:https://greentownlabs.com/event/angel-investing-101-introduction-to-angel-investing/
LOCATION:The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week Preview Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Greentown Labs is a proud partner of this event!\n\n\n\nJoin Halliburton Labs\, Greentown Labs\, the Houston Energy Transition Initiative\, Ion\, and the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship for an informational and networking happy hour. Meet other organizers\, sponsors and participants that are participating in the inaugural week. \n\n\n\n This event offers a chance to learn more about the events and opportunities available during the official Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLearn more and register here.  \n\n\n\nVenue Information\n\n\n\nParking  \n\n\n\nEnter 4111 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the Ion District Parking\, located a block from the Ion. Parking in the Ion District Garage is free for the first two hours.
URL:https://greentownlabs.com/event/houston-energy-and-climate-startup-week-preview-happy-hour/
LOCATION:The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:Growth-Stage VC: Behind the Dealmaking Curtain
DESCRIPTION:Join Greentown Labs at the Ion on July 30th for the the fourth workshop of the Houston Ion District Investor Activation Program! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you curious about the behind-the-scenes of growth-stage venture capital deals? Join Greentown Labs at The Ion for the next workshop in the Houston Ion District Investor Activation Program! In this session\, we’ll be learning from our friends at Vinson & Elkins about a real growth-stage venture capital deal that they recently advised on. \n\n\n\nTogether we will learn directly from the founder of the company\, the investor that made the deal\, and the lawyer that advised on the investment. A previously unknown part of the venture investment life cycle\, this session will shed light on an aspect of entrepreneurship that most startups don’t even make it to. Join us to peel back the curtain together! \n\n\n\nThe Houston Ion District Investor Activation Program is helping to build an equitable startup ecosystem capable of rapid deployment by addressing a fundamental challenge: the region’s lack of funding for early-stage climatetech startups\, especially for those led by underrepresented founders.  \n\n\n\nThis program from Greentown Labs and The Ion brings early-stage investors from Greater Houston—a region playing a pivotal role in the energy transition—into the fold\, offering education on climatetech investing\, channeling a pool of capital to young startups\, and catalyzing a thriving startup investment ecosystem that prioritizes diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. Join the program here! \n\n\n\n​Agenda: \n\n\n\n​5:00 pm – 5:15 pm: Check-In & Networking5:15 pm – 6:00 pm: Panel Discussion6:00 pm – 6:15 pm: Q&A6:15 pm – 6:30 pm: Networking & Event concludes \n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers: \n\n\n\nMichael P. Gibson | People | Vinson & Elkins LLP:Michael advises clients on strategic and capital-raising transactions across a broad range of industries\, including technology\, renewable and sustainable energy\, transportation and manufacturing. Michael has extensive experience with minority and growth equity investments (including preferred equity and convertible debt financings)\, as well as acquisitions\, dispositions and sale-of-the-company transactions\, and corporate reorganizations. He also regularly advises on corporate governance\, securities law and other general corporate matters. \n\n\n\nMichael represents a wide variety of enterprises\, from public and private companies and their boards of directors\, to private equity investors and their portfolio companies\, and venture capital investors and emerging growth companies. \n\n\n\nMichael was selected to be included in the BTI Client Service All-Stars list in 2022\, where a client interviewee praised Michael in saying that he “is always on top of things for us.” \n\n\n\nTrevor Best:Trevor Best is the CEO and Co-Founder of Syzygy Plasmonics. Syzygy is pioneering a new type of chemical reactor designed to produce industrial chemicals at lower cost and with fewer carbon emissions. Their novel technology is driven by light rather than heat\, enabling a substantially more efficient process. Critically\, Syzygy’s technology supports energy security and expansion through resource efficiency. Recent publications show Syzygy’s core components can be made without using rare earth materials\, adding to the company’s value as a sustainable technology provider. \n\n\n\nBefore starting Syzygy\, Trevor worked for the oilfield services company Baker Hughes. There he held a variety of management positions and gained expertise in technology development\, project and personnel management\, quality assurance\, and regulatory compliance. He is originally from Midland Texas and is a graduate of Texas Tech University. \n\n\n\nEllen Wilkirson:Ellen is a Managing Director at Freestone\, a partnership with Tailwater Capital\, where she is responsible for sourcing\, evaluating\, and executing investments in the energy transition and circular economy spaces. Prior to Freestone\, Ellen served as a Vice President at Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors\, L.P\, focusing on public and private investments in midstream and renewables. Prior to Kayne Anderson\, she served as an investment banker in the Global Energy Group at Credit Suisse. Ellen began her career in the assurance practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers\, and she is a CPA in the state of Texas. \n\n\n\nVenue Information\n\n\n\nIon District Parking Garage: Enter 4111 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to this parking garage\, located a block from the Ion. Parking in the Ion District Garage is free for the first two hours. \n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nIf you have questions please reach out to Greentown Labs’ Events Manager\, Benita Mahanta (bmahanta@greentownlabs.com).
URL:https://greentownlabs.com/event/growth-stage-vc-behind-the-dealmaking-curtain/
LOCATION:The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:Pitch Preview: Energy Venture Day and Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Register Here: https://bit.ly/48OOf5L\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAs part of the Energy Venture Day and Pitch Competition \, co-hosted by the Rice Alliance\, Ion\, HETI\, and TEX-E\, we’re bringing exciting pitches from the 40+ energy ventures competing at the CERAWeek Innovation Agora event on Wednesday\, March 20. If you aren’t able to make it to CERAWeek on March 20 but want to hear about 40+ energy ventures from around the world that are transforming the energy transition\, join us for this free\, fast-paced pitch event at the Ion Houston on Tuesday\, March 19. \n\n\n\nSee the full list of energy ventures pitching at alliance.rice.edu/evd. \n\n\n\nIf you have an Innovation Agora pass for CERAWeek\, we encourage you to join us on March 20th\, starting at 1:00 pm in the George Bush Ballroom B of the George R. Brown Convention Center\, when these companies will be making their final pitches during the competition. \n\n\n\nSCHEDULE \n\n\n\n9:30 am – 10:30 am: Networking & Check-in \n\n\n\n10:35 am – 12:25 pm: Quick pitches from Track 1 and Track 2 ventures (26 companies) \n\n\n\n12:25 pm – 1:15 pm: Lunch \n\n\n\n1:15 pm – 2:35 pm: Quick pitches Track 3 (13 companies) from TEX-E (5 university startups) Track \n\n\n\nFind more information here!
URL:https://greentownlabs.com/event/energy-venture-day-and-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:North American Energy Insights - The Future of Hydrogen and Industry Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Emerson invites you to attend a panel on key Hydrogen Industry Insights!\n\n\n\nAttendees will have the unique opportunity to learn from distinguished panelists who bring a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experiences in hydrogen technology and its applications. \n\n\n\nThis event will provide insights into the latest advancements\, market trends\, and applications of hydrogen energy.  It’s an ideal platform for networking\, sharing ideas\, and exploring the future potentials of hydrogen. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here \n\n\n\nVisit the registration page for more information.
URL:https://greentownlabs.com/event/north-american-energy-insights/
LOCATION:The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:Houston Sustainability Connect
DESCRIPTION:Business to Planet with Capgemini\n\n\n\nRegister now for the Houston Sustainability Connect\, an event dedicated to conversations around how to consciously accelerate sustainability and cultivate a “Business to Planet” mindset. Join Capgemini on February 7th\, 2024 at the Ion to discuss how to achieve your current business objectives and be well-prepared for an inclusive and sustainable future!At the event you’ll hear from Greentown’s Senior Director of Partnership Programs Nour Ghadanfar and see Greentown Houston startups pitch! \n\n\n\nPanel Title: What’s moving faster – policy or technology? And how do we keep up? \n\n\n\nModerator: Mark Viehman\, Principal of Hydrogen and Clean Fuels at Capgemini \n\n\n\nPanelists:  \n\n\n\n\nChristina Calabrese\, Director\, Permitting and Environmental Affairs at EDP Renewables\n\n\n\nNour Ghadanfar\, Sr. Director of Partnership Programs at Greentown Labs\n\n\n\nJay Patel\, CEO of Geothermal Holdings\n\n\n\nSam Harrel\, Director of the Energy Center of Excellence at Intel\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nVisit the Capgemini event page for more information.
URL:https://greentownlabs.com/event/capgemini-business-to-plane/
LOCATION:The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T133000
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SUMMARY:CleanTX Houston Chapter Luncheon: Energy Underground
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n\n\n\n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Show Up Early and Hang Out \n\n\n\nIt’s a networking event\, so if your schedule allows it show up early. \n\n\n\n12:00 PM – 12:15 PM – Grab a Lunch and a seat \n\n\n\nSeating is unassigned. We’ll have a buffet-style lunch. \n\n\n\n12:15 PM – 12:45 PM – Quick Intros \n\n\n\n1. Tell Us Who You Are: name\, company\, what your company does \n\n\n\n2. Tell us what you are working on currently.  \n\n\n\n3. How can we help? \n\n\n\n12:45 PM – 1:00 PM – Open Networking \n\n\n\nConnect with the people that can help you\, and more importantly\, that you can help. \n\n\n\n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Extended Networking \n\n\n\nKeep the connections coming\, we have the room until 2PM. No rush to leave. \n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\nLearn more and register here!
URL:https://greentownlabs.com/event/cleantx-houston-chapter-luncheon-energy-underground/
LOCATION:The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170523
CREATED:20231117T030310Z
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SUMMARY:Pumps & Pipes Annual Event 2023 – Problem XChange: Where Solutions Converge
DESCRIPTION:Join Ion for the Pumps & Pipes Annual Event!\n\n\n\nThe Pumps & Pipes Annual Event is Houston’s premier innovation gathering bringing together cross-industry leaders for engaging discussions and top-tier networking opportunities. Reserve your seat now so you don’t miss out! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\n8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Registration \n\n\n\n8:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Main Stage Programming \n\n\n\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Satellite Sessions\, Exhibitors\, Networking \n\n\n\n3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Happy Hour \n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\nLearn more and register here! \n\n\nQuestions? Reach out to Greentown Labs’ Events Manager\, Benita Mahanta (bmahanta@greentownlabs.com).
URL:https://greentownlabs.com/event/ion-family-stemday/
LOCATION:The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170523
CREATED:20231109T225255Z
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SUMMARY:Houston Startup Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Houston Startup Showcase where you will explore the companies and organizations that are leading the way to the future in Houston. Starting with an ecosystem expo from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM\, get to know startups\, investors\, corporations\, and startup development organizations who can help you achieve your goals in our region. Then find a seat on the forum stairs from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM for a pitch competition between seed stage companies who are ready to scale! The winning pitch will be a combination of the judge’s decision and a fan vote. \n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\n3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Ecosystem Expo Begins \n\n\n\n5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Pitch Competition Begins \n\n\n\nEcosystem Expo:\n\n\n\nForging the Future w/ Chris Howard \n\n\n\nStartup Development Organizations \n\n\n\n\nCapital Factory\n\n\n\nRice Alliance\n\n\n\nImpact Hub\n\n\n\nGreentown Labs\n\n\n\nBayou City Startups\n\n\n\nThe Common Desk\n\n\n\n\nStartups\, Scale-ups\, Unicorns \n\n\n\n\nUnytag\n\n\n\nNanotech\n\n\n\nGeolumina\n\n\n\nAnyshift\n\n\n\nMendit\n\n\n\nTeknobuilt\n\n\n\nBlue People\n\n\n\nJetquest\n\n\n\nAlert Tech SMT\n\n\n\n\nInvestors \n\n\n\n\nHouston Angel Network\n\n\n\nGolden Section\n\n\n\nSofteq Venture Studio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPitch Competition: \n\n\n\n\n5 Minute Pitch and Slide Presentation\n\n\n\nJudge Feedback\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPitch Competition Companies: \n\n\n\n\nTierra Climate\n\n\n\nWellWorth \n\n\n\nMRG Health \n\n\n\nBeOne Sports \n\n\n\nTrez\n\n\n\nMallard Bay\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPitch Competition Judges:  \n\n\n\n\nMitra Miller – Houston Angel Network\n\n\n\nBrent Kelton – Moneta Ventures\n\n\n\nAndrew Nicholson – Goose Capital\n\n\n\nJuliet Lawrence – Gaingles\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\nLearn more and register here! \n\n\nQuestions? Reach out to Greentown Labs’ Events Manager\, Benita Mahanta (bmahanta@greentownlabs.com).
URL:https://greentownlabs.com/event/houston-startup-showcase/
LOCATION:The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170523
CREATED:20231109T224031Z
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SUMMARY:Illuminate Houston - An Innovation Conversation
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n\n\n\nHouston has become a thriving hub for world-changing innovations in energy\, life sciences and aerospace\, leveraging its tech talent\, diverse industry presence\, world-renowned institutions and strong innovation ecosystem to help companies develop and scale the technologies that are changing the world. \n\n\n\nIlluminate Houston: An Innovation Conversation features conversations that highlight Greater Houston and the ideas that challenge future thinking and catalyze innovation in our region. Illuminate Houston is open to members and non-members including innovators\, entrepreneurs\, tech enthusiasts and investors interested and active in innovation and entrepreneurship in Houston. \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\nNETWORKING AND CHECK-IN: 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nPROGRAM: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nSpeakers Include:  \n\n\n\n\nMoji Karimi\, Co-founder and CEO\, Cemvita \n\n\n\nTara Karimi\, DVM and Ph.D.\, Cofounder and Chief Science Officer\, Cemvita \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nLearn more and register here! \n\n\nQuestions? Reach out to Marjorie Meier at mmeier@houston.org.
URL:https://greentownlabs.com/event/illuminate-houston-an-innovation-conversation/
LOCATION:Partnership Tower\, 701 Avenida de las Americas\, Suite 900\, Houston\, TX\, 77010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170523
CREATED:20231109T212432Z
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SUMMARY:Ion Family Stem+Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Ion and SUPERGirls SHINE Foundation for a hands-on learning experience!\n\n\n\nJoin Ion and SUPERGirls SHINE Foundation for a hands-on learning experience about computer science\, coding\, and entrepreneurship and gain insight into the professional skills and concepts needed to excel in a technology career. Students and their families will learn from entrepreneurs and technology professionals how to code utilizing an Arduino kit and discover how to translate their technology expertise into a company that solves everyday problems! \n\n\n\n*Please bring a laptop with you if possible. We will be utilizing Arduino IDE for this workshop.  \n\n\n\nThis event will be tailored for 12 -18 year olds and their families for a fun STEM+ experience! We look forward to building and learning with your family! \n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\nLearn more and register here! \n\n\nQuestions? Reach out to Greentown Labs’ Events Manager\, Benita Mahanta (bmahanta@greentownlabs.com).
URL:https://greentownlabs.com/event/ion-family-stem-day/
LOCATION:The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231013T235959
DTSTAMP:20260512T170523
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SUMMARY:2nd Tejano Tech Summit Week 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us Oct 12 and Oct 13 at the Ion for Tejano Tech Summit Week 2023!\n\n\n\nJoin us October 12th to 13th for two days in Houston\, Texas @ the Ion as we come together to share\, recognize\, inform\, celebrate\, connect\, and foster conversations around everything that is Latino + Tech. \n\n\n\nOur Tejano Tech Summit Week 2023 will bring together Latino tech founders\, investors\, tech and non-technical Latino employees along with ecosystem partners & champions working in tech for two days of keynotes\, conversations\, workshops\, and networking with the goal of providing the tools and resources to help support more Latinos in tech. Presented by LSA Global & Latino Startup Alliance whose mission is to create the foundation to foster and support the Latinx tech ecosystem in the Houston area and the State of Texas with global reach. \n\n\n\nOur Mission: \n\n\n\nTo champion Latinx pathways into tech. ~The Next 1M Latinx in Tech~ \n\n\n\nRegister Here: https://bit.ly/3OMbkzg\n\n\n\nQuestions? Reach out to Greentown Labs’ Events Manager\, Benita Mahanta (bmahanta@greentownlabs.com). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Information
URL:https://greentownlabs.com/event/2nd-tejano-tech-summit-week-2023/
LOCATION:The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem,Houston
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230915T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T170523
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SUMMARY:Ion District Career Fair and Company Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Ion District Career Fair at the Ion!\n\n\n\nIn partnership with Capital Factory and Greentown Labs\, Ion is excited to host this year’s Ion District Career Fair. HOU Innovation Career Gigs & Tech Expo is a platform to connect you with the HOU tech ecosystem. Explore job and internship opportunities and meet the people behind Houston’s most innovative companies. \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Company Showcase and Career Fair\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here: https://bit.ly/3OMbkzg\n\n\n\nQuestions? Reach out to Greentown Labs’ Events Manager\, Benita Mahanta (bmahanta@greentownlabs.com). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Information
URL:https://greentownlabs.com/event/ion-district-career-fair/
LOCATION:The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem,Houston
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