THE CENTER OF GRAVITY FOR ENTREPRENEURS IN TEXAS
An event every month that begins at 5:30pm on day Third of the month, repeating until January 1, 2025
🎉 F.I.E.S.T.A. 🎉 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.
🎉 F.I.E.S.T.A. 🎉 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.
Are you in an early seed stage with a technical solution?
Are you looking for ways to articulate your idea in an elevator pitch format?
Learn to craft a compelling pitch for your startup in a friendly, risk-free environment. 🎤✨ We’ll start the workshop with a presentation from the pitch coach and CF Mentor Wen Zhang. After the presentation, founders who attend can practice their live pitch and then receive live feedback from CF Mentors and Investors.
During the workshop, you’ll walk away with:
📝 An outline of your pitch structure in the elevator pitch format
👀 Knowledge of how to build a unique investor pitch that gets to YES
🤩 Winning mindset and strategy to use on pitch day
🗣️ Feedback on your pitch from CF Mentors & Investors
Wen Zhang’s Bio:
Wen is a founder and CEO of INNW institute, a global institute that helps first-time founders to seasoned executives polish their pitches, develop strategies, and execute a vision.
Wen succeeds in both the startup and corporate world experiencing in software, hardware, and service-based business models. She has experience in launching a new business, expanding the market internationally, and scaling and managing global enterprise business. In a Fortune 500 company, she is leading a $320M yearly product portfolio while managing 400 sales teams across the North American region. She is passionate about supporting founders to grow and scale their ventures, working through their business model as well as the pitching process to connect and resonate with investors and customers via pitch deck.
Wen holds a Master’s Degree in Marketing and Advertising from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Duke University.
Ever felt like losing a job hits you like losing a piece of yourself? You’re not alone. Join us for a down-to-earth panel chat hosted by Hearts2Heal, where we’re diving into the emotional rollercoaster of grief caused by career and job loss.
Our panelists, from therapists, financial advisors to career coaches and folks who’ve been there, will unpack what it’s like to deal with the ups and downs of job loss grief. We’re talking about everything from the initial shock to figuring out how to bounce back, all while juggling feelings of identity loss, money stress, and the big question mark of “What’s next?”
Expect real talk, relatable stories, and practical tips to help you or someone you know cope with the whirlwind of emotions that come with job loss.
Whether you’re in the thick of it yourself, supporting a friend, or just curious, this chat is all about sharing experiences and finding ways to heal and grow through career-related loss.
Want to experience coworking at the center of gravity for entrepreneurs?
Dive into the heart of innovation at Capital Factory every Tuesday on our 5th floor! 🤖 Experience open coworking with the perfect blend of space, high-speed Wi-Fi, and refreshing cold brew on tap. Just bring your laptop and charger – we’ve got everything else covered!
🤝 Work alongside fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors…you never know who you might meet!
⚙️ Get a private tour to learn more about Capital Factory and becoming a member
️🚀 Work for free at the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas
Join Gardner Law for a half-day CLE event in person at the Capital Factory in Austin, TX or attend virtually. Prepare for the regulatory rodeo with confidence by learning how to navigate regulatory, compliance, and privacy challenges in the FDA-regulated industry. Learn from transactional and litigation attorneys, sharpen your risk management strategies, and stay ahead of enforcement trends. This concise half-day program will deliver Texas-sized content and actionable insights, ending with an engaging Q&A session with industry leaders.
Join us for a deep dive into how software testing and quality engineering have evolved in the DevOps era!
A networking event for startups, investors, entrepreneurs, and more to practice their pitch and to receive brutally honest constructive feedback from the group. The pitch length will be based on the number of attendees and will be 1-2 minutes on average. After everyone has pitched there will be time for another 30 minutes of networking which will be easy because everyone knows what everyone else is working on / looking for. If you aren’t willing to pitch you will be asked to leave!
Join us at the Veteran Business Networking Meetup to connect with fellow veterans and ecosystem supporters to grow your business!
Welcome to the Veteran Business Networking Meetup! Join us for a unique opportunity to connect with fellow veteran entrepreneurs, collaborate with expert CEOs, and find the business mentors you’ve always wanted. Our group is dedicated to fostering a supportive ecosystem for Austin entrepreneurs and helping veterans and veteran spouses succeed in business. From business development and strategic planning to cross-mentoring and wisdom sharing, our meetups are designed to help you create a successful business while uplifting our veteran community. Come join us and grow your network with like-minded individuals who share your interests!
Calling all local businesses in the Capital City: in this group so you can learn from others like you, share your story, and discuss what you need to do to stand out from other local businesses.
By Appointment Only
Our doors are open! Reach out to Members@CapitalFactory.com to book your private, in-person membership tour.