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July 28, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CDT
FreefnAustin Chapter Summer Happy Hour
Join us for fnAustin Chapter Summer Happy Hour!
Along with some networking, bites and drinks, you’ll also get the opportunity to hear from a few selected chapter members. These members will provide insights from their founder journey and how to get the most out of your Founders Network membership.
Venue: Downtown Austin. Register to find out where. Hosted drinks and apps.
fnAustin Chapter Leadership Team
- Chapter Director: Jason Collier
- Membership Chair: Lisa Besserman
Featured fnMember
January’18 Cohort Meetul Shah, founder and CEO of Marketing Intelligence company DemandMatrix, which was acquired in 2021 by Demandbase. Meetul has built 4 companies in the past, he started creating innovative companies at age 18. but it was his curiosity about marketing, in addition to his gifts at technological innovation, that helped him find his niche. Meetul has been a fn lifetime member since 2018 and recently moved to Austin from California to save on taxes and participate in Austin’s startup culture!
Featured fnMember
May’21 Cohort Kevin Bradt is the CEO and founder of CasaPerks and has a deep background in property technology, real estate marketing, and loyalty programs on a global scale. As a PropTech pioneer in the late 1990’s, Kevin created a mobile construction inspection application for banks. As a corporate officer and division president for NYSE-listed Choice Hotels international, (NYSE: CHH), he was responsible for a $2.1B in revenues and over 3,000 hotels globally. He co-created and launched choiceADVANTAGE, which is now called SkyTouch Technology and today is the largest hospitality PMS in the world, with over 6,000 properties on the platform. In addition, he rolled out Choice Privileges, one of the most successful loyalty programs in the world, to over 1,200 hotels internationally.
Kevin also has deep experience in the multifamily sector, being the CEO of the United States operations and Chief Marketing Officer for Campus Living Villages, one of the largest student housing companies in the world. This $2B investment fund had high-quality assets at over 50 top-tier universities across the world. As the CEO of the United States REIT, he led the $0.5B asset portfolio to record financial results.
Join us!
Are you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest and request an invite to see if you qualify for membership.
Complimentary Ticket:
Are you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! During COVID, we’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership.
About Founders Network:
Founded in 2011, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco, New York City, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Toronto, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here
Confidentiality Policy
All information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors, members, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity, Humility, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here.
Testimonials
"If you don't have a cohort group in something like Founders Network that you can develop long-term relationships with and discuss the same topics that come up with people that you already know, you're probably missing out on something very important."David Plonsky
"The number one advantage is the law of compound interest. The longer you stay in a very high-quality network the strong and more authentic relationships you build."Chaitanya Vaidya
"We know each other's business and we know each other's struggles. Having a personal relationship with other founders that is completely confidential and completely authentic gives you a lot of great advice."Doug Lessing
"FN manages my network for me by connecting me with other founders in my specific industry sector. I've been able to explore business development opportunities, partnerships, etc."Becky Splitt
"We just saw the first Mexican unicorn come to life this same week which is a fantastic idea. Being part of the Founders Network makes a lot of sense. We see that the Mexico City chapter is growing substantially."Max Linares
"There's a lot of great stuff going on even now in San Francisco. I've found Founders Network has been a great resource for me and for all of the founders I know during these tough times."Jarie Bolander
"It allowed me to meet people who had done this before that had the experience. I was able to explain an issue very briefly and they were able to give me a very detailed response on how they addressed it."Terence Finn
"I've used the platform to discover advice, connections, resources, discounts, on important services, connections to investors, and practice on how to pitch. The kind of conversations you can't get anywhere else on youtube or google searches."Alexandra Greenhill
"I see Founders Network as one of those necessary resources in the Chicagoland area."Jason Jacobsohn
"The Black Founders initiative allows me to shape this program where we can inspire, engage, and support Black Founders."Khiry Kemp
