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Upcoming Fall 2023 Events
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September
Intro to the UT/Austin Startup Ecosystem Tradeshow
Mon, 9.25.23 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM | WCP Ballroom
Come immerse yourself in the Austin startup scene at the 8th annual Intro to the UT/Austin Startup Ecosystem Tradeshow!
Hosted by the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center, the Startup Ecosystem Tradeshow offers the opportunity to discover the diverse range of entrepreneurial initiatives and connect with dedicated mentors who are committed to helping young founders succeed. With 25+ resources tabling at the event, you'll have a chance to connect with a wide range of dedicated experts.
October Startup Coffee Connect
Tues, 10.3.23 | 10 - 11 AM | CBA 3.302
Join the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center and the Global Sustainability Leadership Institute for Startup Coffee Connect, a casual networking event for all Longhorn entrepreneurs. Come pitch ideas to other founders, learn what’s happening in the UT startup scene, and connect with other ambitious minds over a complimentary coffee bar and breakfast tacos.
Freed Family Pitch Competition Finals 2023
Thurs, 10.26.23 | 3 - 7 PM | AT&T Conference Center Room 204
The Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center invites you to join us for the Freed Family Pitch Competition Finals 2023!
The Freed Family Pitch Competition (FFPC) is an annual competitive funding opportunity for undergraduate students at The University of Texas at Austin. Hosted by the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center at the McCombs School of Business, FFPC is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for fully immersive learning – and a chance for student teams to walk away with some serious cash.
This pitch competition is all about never settling, pushing boundaries and testing new ideas. Come see if the next generation of industry leaders have what it takes to break the mold!
October Startup Coffee Connect
Tues, 10.3.23 | 10 - 11 AM | CBA 3.302
Join the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center and the Global Sustainability Leadership Institute for Startup Coffee Connect, a casual networking event for all Longhorn entrepreneurs. Come pitch ideas to other founders, learn what’s happening in the UT startup scene, and connect with other ambitious minds over a complimentary coffee bar and breakfast tacos.
Freed Family Pitch Competition Finals 2023
Thurs, 10.26.23 | 3 - 7 PM | AT&T Conference Center Room 204
The Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center invites you to join us for the Freed Family Pitch Competition Finals 2023!
The Freed Family Pitch Competition (FFPC) is an annual competitive funding opportunity for undergraduate students at The University of Texas at Austin. Hosted by the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center at the McCombs School of Business, FFPC is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for fully immersive learning – and a chance for student teams to walk away with some serious cash.
This pitch competition is all about never settling, pushing boundaries and testing new ideas. Come see if the next generation of industry leaders have what it takes to break the mold!
Intro to the UT/Austin Startup Ecosystem Trade Show
Mon, 9.19.22 | 4:30-6:30 PM | WCP Ballroom
Calling all Longhorns and Austinites! The seventh annual Intro to the UT/Austin Startup Ecosystem Presentation and Trade Show is the perfect opportunity to get yourself involved in entrepreneurship and innovation at UT and in Austin!
October
October Startup Coffee Connect
Tues, 10.4.22 | 10-11 AM | WCP Student Activity Center 2.120
Start your day off right with coffee, breakfast tacos, and innovative conversations! Come join the HKEC and the Office of Inclusive Innovation and Entrepreneurship for a casual networking event for all Longhorn entrepreneurs.
DisrupTexas Undergrad Pitch Competition Finals
Thur, 1027.22 | 3-7 PM | RRH 4.402
Join us for the 2022 DisrupTexas Undergrad Pitch Competition Finals to watch student founders who aren't afraid to push boundaries pitch their ideas. Don’t miss the reception hour after awards announcements to network with the future of startups!
November
November Startup Coffee Connect
Thur, 11.3.22 | 10-11 AM | GSB 2.130
Start your day off right with coffee, breakfast tacos, and innovative conversations! Come join the HKEC and the Entrepreneurship Minor for a casual networking event for all Longhorn entrepreneurs.
Ignite Startup Workshops Fall 2022 Series
11.2.22 - 11.16.22 | 12-1 PM | Virtual
These interactive and experiential workshops feature entrepreneurs from various industries and on-campus experts. Ignite Startup Workshops enable the startup community to gain usable skills and insights in how to launch an idea into a startup. The Fall 2022 Series focuses on Strategic Startup Growth.