In-Person Event

FI Houston Graduation: Meet the New Portfolio Companies (In-Person)

Join us in celebrating Houston's best new startup founders!

Date

May 27, 2025

Time

05:00 pm - 08:00 pm

Address

The Cannon Houston - West Campus, 1336 Brittmoore Rd. , Houston, Texas, USA

Timezone

Join us for the Graduation of the '25 Houston Founder Institute Cohort - Inspiring Keynote talks, debut Pitches from new Alumni & proven Pitches from former Alumni, and Showcases hosted by the Graduates to learn about their plans for their new companies (onto next-stage accelerators, raising investment, entering the commercial marketplace, etc.). This is a great time to gather above, on, & below The Steps at The Cannon West with friends & family, local Mentors & Advisors, FI Alumni & Directors, as well as interested members of Houston's startup ecosystem to celebrate the new Graduates.

Agenda:
6:30 - 7:00pm | Mentor Reception,
7:00 - 8:00pm | Keynotes & Pitches,
8:00 - 10:00pm | Showcase Reception (upstairs).

About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.

Since 2018, Founder Institute Houston has been building the next generation of great local startups by providing an effective validation filte with FI's Global Core Programr, connecting our regions's Mentors & Advisors to newly incorprated companies and capable Founders, and in-depth guidance by local Directors. Our annual program produces graduates who are best prepared to succeed.