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๐ F.I.E.S.T.A. ๐ Founders, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Startups, Techies, and Austin Newcomers aims to connect, support, and inspire early-stage startup founders and those new to Austin, TX. While all entrepreneurs (and aspiring entrepreneurs) are welcome to join, this group will focus on helping early-stage startup founders. If you are new to Austin or a local Austinite, simply looking to Network or make new friends, you are in the right place.ย
We meet on the third Tuesday from 5:30-8:00 PM monthly at the Capital Factory located in Omni Hotel on the bottom floor. Wherever you are on your entrepreneurial journey, come prepared to share your elevator pitch, any wins or needs, plus be willing to help others.
We look forward to meeting you and hearing about your founder's journey!
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See all- FoundHERs GatHERings for EmpowHERing522 Congress Ave. suite 400, Austin, TX$20.00
This month, FIESTA is collaborating with Antler. If you identify as a female, join us. We gather to engage, support, and empower one another. Facilitating meaningful conversations and connections is at the heart of what we do.
We're here to unite female founders and professional women, igniting your passions and nurturing genuine business connections. In our warm and welcoming space, we've crafted a haven for you to gather, ask questions, exchange ideas, expand your networks, and uplift one another. Together, we champion resilience and success.
The entrance to Antler is between the Velvet Taco & Ruth's Chris.
Parking Options:
Street parking is free after 6pm
Parking garages: Littlefield Building, One America Center
Discounted Parking Apps: SpotHeroAGENDA:
6:00-6:45 PM: Check-ins & mingling; enjoy beverages and lite bites
6:45-7:00 PM: Welcome
7:00-7:45 PM: Breakout into small groups for interactive discussions
8:00-8:25 PM: Networking
8:30 PM: Event conclusionReach out to Cherie Werner cherie@fiesta.community with any questions.
Antler is a generalist pre-seed VC that backs founders from day zero to find co-founders, build exceptional teams, test their ideas, and rapidly launch startups. Applications are open for Antlerโs eight-week, in-person April 2024 Residencies in Austin (register here) or apply now!
- FIESTA ๐ Founders, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Startups, Techies, Austin NewcomerCapital Factory, Austin, TX
Welcome, ๐ F.I.E.S.T.A. ๐ short for Founders, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Startups, Techies, and Austin Newcomers.
FIESTA.COMMUNITY is the Ellis Island of Austin - Your Gateway to Events, Connections, Resources, and More! Join us to experience why we are consistently the largest monthly meetup.
Our Mission is to guide and empower founders on their unique entrepreneurial journey, unveil the expansive tech ecosystem, and forge impactful connections. How? By curating monthly events to help founders be seen, provide helpful resources, forge invaluable connections, and share knowledge.
Our Vision: We aim to be the ultimate destination for forward-thinking founders and entrepreneurs to shine. A community where dreams are realized, connections flourish, and innovation thrives. We're driven by the desire to catalyze positive transformation in the entrepreneurial realm through collaboration, constantly broadening our influence and making a lasting impact.
AGENDA FOR THE MONTHLY MEETUP
- 5:30 PM Check-in begins, and doors open. Connections happen by scanning the QR code at the entrance and then wearing the name tag.
- 5:30 - 6:40 PM - Grab your nametag, network, and enjoy the snacks.
- Pizza & drinks are served only until 6:35 PM
- 6:40 โ7:15 PM - Announcements, sponsors/community members share.
- 7:15 - 8:30 PM Network & connect with many amazing humans and our pitch presenters.
- 8:30 PM - Exit the room as doors close. Head over to the after-party if you want to continue visiting.
Where to Park?
Parking: Street parking is free after 6 PM. Capital Factory Austin offers parking validations between 5 and 10 PM Monday through Friday. Guests must enter the garage at 5 pm or later and leave before 10 pm to have their parking validated down to $8 using a coupon provided by the front desk host.Are you ready to increase your brand exposure? Join the FIESTA family and become a sponsor. Your sponsorship helps us continue to build a supportive and engaging ecosystem for founders.
Sponsors:
- of All Trades is a company of multi-functional generalist operators ready to build and scale mission-driven businesses. Set the foundations to scale, right away, in the right way.
- SaaStock is a media company, dedicated to helping SaaS companies grow through a series of events, memberships and content. They are an active community of SaaS founders, execs, and investors, with a shared mission.
- PiePie AI is a video ad generation platform for marketers to create compelling digital content at scale by leveraging AI, to improve clarity, increase productivity and substantially reduce costs.
- Morrison Foerster is a full-service global law firm that has advised startups and investors across all industry sectors in over $120+ billion in financings in the last five years.
- Capital Factory is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas. They meet the best entrepreneurs in Texas and introduce them to their first investors, employees, mentors, and customers. To sign up for a Capital Factory coworking membership, click here.
๐ Cheers to our generous in-kind sponsors: FreeWater, Restaure๏ปฟnt, Tread Fast Media and Aesthetic Affect