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May 01, 2019 | Houston

Houston Startup Events for Every Stage of Your Company

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One of the biggest benefits for aspiring entrepreneurs in Houston is the vast number of startup and tech events in the area. Over the past few years, Houston's tech scene has grown into a unique landscape where entrepreneurs are solving large problems like energy usage and long-term sustainability. With these aligned goals, it's no surprise that the local ecosystem puts an emphasis on teamwork and knowledge-sharing. At startup events in Houston, experienced CEOs, founders, and investors share their experiences and knowledge with the next generation of startups. 

In the post below, we’ve listed plenty of startup events and groups in the Houston area for every stage of your startup, whether you’re testing your idea, looking to learn new skills, meet potential co-founders, find investors, or just meet new and interesting people. 

 

Inspirational Startup Events

The are many inspirational startup events and Meetups in Houston, where you hear interesting stories from experienced entrepreneurs and begin to meet others in the Houston startup community. The great thing about these events is that they are open to the public and very welcoming to newcomers.

 

Best Practices Startup Events

Houston is home to a plethora of beginner knowledge-sharing events. These events are each focused on specific topics related to building a business, and feature expert speakers that share their best practices, tips for success, and pitfalls to avoid. Most of these events are free, but some may charge a small ticket fee that is definitely worth the investment. 

 

Events to Network and Form a Team in Houston

When you're ready to start building a team, it's time to attend events, talk about your startup project, and meet people that share your interests in Houston. While attending any of the events listed in this post can help you meet potential team members, the events below are especially useful

 

Builder-Focused Events and Hackathons in Houston

If you have a technical skillset, or are looking to network and learn from people that have a technical skillset, then it is worth looking into the maker-focused events in Houston. These include hackathons, technical Meetups, and other communities that foster people building products. 

 

Investor Networking Events in Houston

If you already have a team and/or product, then you might be ready to start networking with investors in Houston. There are many events in Houston that gather angel investors (affluent people that invest their personal capital in early-stage startups or entrepreneurs, and generally provide only a small one-time investment to help the business grow), angel investor groups (networks, or syndicates, of angel investors who pool their resources together to invest more money than would typically be issued with a private angel investment), and venture capital firms (large institutional funds that provide large amounts of funding for later stage companies with impressive and proven growth), like the ones listed below. 

 


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