Austin Alumni Chapter Speaker Event with Martin Martinez

July 31, 2024
6:00 PM CDT-8:00 PM CDT

300 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. , Austin , TX 78705

Please join the Austin Alumni Chapter for an evening with Martin Martinez, founder and director of Founder Institute Texas. Martin will host a panel discussion about the Startup Founder and VC Forum: Building and Serving for the Underrepresented. This event is dedicated to empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs and fostering innovation by bringing together visionary founders, seasoned investors, and industry leaders committed to driving entrepreneurship. The panel will discuss successful startup founders and share their journeys of overcoming challenges and achieving milestones in their respective industries. Attendees will gain valuable strategies and practical insights on building sustainable businesses and securing investment in today's competitive landscape. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur looking to launch your venture or an investor seeking promising opportunities, this event provides a unique platform to network, collaborate, and forge meaningful connections. Together, we'll discuss how to build and scale startups that not only thrive in the market but also contribute positively to our global community. Martin Martinez is the Entrepreneur in Residence at Founder Institute. The Institute is an idea-to-mvp stage accelerator program hosted in over 200 cities across the globe. Martin serves as executive director at Founder Institute Texas chapters in Austin, Dallas, and Houston. After the event, attendees are welcome to go to the rooftop bar at the Otis Hotel next door for drinks, networking, and ongoing discussion. Parking is available in the AT&T Conference Center and Rowling Hall garages. Standard rates apply. The parking garage entrance is on 20th Street. There is also free street parking available in the government district below Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.