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SUMMARY:fnAustin Chapter Summer Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin Founders Network members in Austin for a Summer Happy Hour. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members\, discuss startup challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones. \nVenue: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich Rosati \nAddress: 900 S Capital of Texas Hwy\, Austin\, TX 78746 \n  \nfnAustin Chapter Leadership Team\n\nChapter Director: Kevin Bradt\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! 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. \n  \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded 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 \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll 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.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnaustin-chapter-summer-happy-hour-2/
LOCATION:Austin\, Austin\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin,Chapter Events
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SUMMARY:fnAustin Chapter Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:Join us and meet members of our local chapter and we’ll provide insights on how you can get the most out of your membership this year.\n\n\nRing in the new year with your local chapter where you’ll get a sneak peak at what’s to come in the year ahead. \nWhether you are raising a funding round\, growing your business network\, or developing a new growth strategy\, Founders Network is here to help you achieve your goals in 2024. \nKickoff the new year with your local chapter where you’ll get a sneak peak at what’s to come in the year ahead. \n2023 was an incredible year at Founders Network thanks to members like you. We hosted 150+ events and grew to more than 600 members in 25 chapters around the globe. \nIn 2024\, we’re excited to offer our members even more with custom-tailored programming designed with your learning objectives in mind. \nAt your local chapter kick-off event\, we’ll provide insights on how you can get the most out of your membership this year. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet members of your local chapter and learn more about open chapter leadership roles so you can get more involved in 2024. \nAgenda: \n\nChapter overview\nTwo minute introductions\n2024 event calendar\nMaking the most of your membership\n\n  \nfnAustin Chapter Leadership Team\n\nChapter Director: Kevin Bradt\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! 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. \n  \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded 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 \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll 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.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnaustin-chapter-meet-and-greet/
LOCATION:Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (Austin)\, 900 South Capital of Texas Highway\, Las Cimas IV\, Fifth Floor\, Austin\, TX\, 78746-5546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin,Chapter Events
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SUMMARY:How to Fundraise in Uncertain Economic Times with Matt Lyons
DESCRIPTION:On Sept. 27\, Lyons will host a webinar for Founders Network members where he will discuss how to fundraise in uncertain financial times.\n\n\n  \nWhile job growth remains relatively strong\, economists have been speculating about an impending recession since the beginning of the year. In fact\, June was the worst first half of a year for the stock market since 1970. With the fastest inflation in decades and rising interest rates\, many are tightening their belts\, unsure of what comes next for the economy.  \nFor startup founders trying to fundraise\, the economic climate means funding might be harder to come by. They may see that investors have a smaller appetite for infusing capital into high-risk early-stage companies. Austin-based corporate attorney Matt Lyons has seen startups and investors through decades of economic cycles\, and he’s identified what helps founders weather these kinds of financial storms. \nLyons is a corporate partner in the Austin office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati\, where he focuses on representing emerging companies and their investors. On Sept. 27\, Lyons will host a webinar for Founders Network members where he will discuss how to fundraise in uncertain financial times. \nIn this webinar\, Lyons will cover: \n\nHow to get creative with bootstrapping\nWhy you should focus on hiring during tough times\nHow to extend your runway by evaluating your budget\n\n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nJ. Matthew (Matt) Lyons is a corporate partner in the Austin office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati\, where his practice focuses on the representation of companies and their investors in the \nemerging companies ecosystem. For the past 25 years\, he has been a leading attorney in the Texas market\, advising public and private companies\, venture and private equity funds\, and entrepreneurs on new entity formation\, venture financings\, public and private offerings\, mergers\, acquisitions and divestitures\, and issues related to corporate governance and executive compensation. Matt’s clients include companies in the technology\, life sciences\, healthcare\, retail and CPG\, and media and communications industries. \n  \nAbout Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati: \nWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is the premier legal advisor to technology\, life sciences\, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development\, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations\, as well as the venture firms\, private equity firms\, and investment banks that finance and advise them. \nThe firm is nationally recognized as a leader in the fields of corporate governance and finance\, mergers and acquisitions\, private equity\, securities litigation\, employment law\, intellectual property\, and antitrust\, among many other areas of law. Our distinguished international roster of clients spans a wide variety of industries\, including information technology\, life sciences\, energy and clean technology\, social and traditional media\, communications\, retail\, and financial services. \nWSGR has offices in Austin; Beijing; Boston; Brussels; Hong Kong; London; Los Angeles; New York; Palo Alto; San Diego; San Francisco; Seattle; Shanghai; Washington\, D.C.; and Wilmington\, DE. \nCalling all WSGR alum: Stay connected to alumni\, colleagues\, and friends on our WSGR Alumni Network\, featuring exclusive content and other special offers. Through the site\, we share information with alumni about career opportunities; programs and events; alumni\, legal industry\, and business news; and professional development training\, among other topics. Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network\, find an expert in your field\, renew old friendships or establish new ones\, or give back by becoming a career mentor\, this website is the right place for you. \nVisit the following link to sign up: www.wsgralumni.com \nFollow us on Twitter: @wilsonsonsini \n  \nfnAustin Chapter Leadership Team \n\nChapter Director: Jason Collier\nMembership Chair: Lisa Besserman\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket: \nAre 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. \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded 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 \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll 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.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/how-to-fundraise-in-uncertain-economic-times-with-matt-lyons/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Austin,Chapter Events
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SUMMARY:fnAustin Chapter Summer Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join Founders Network members in Austin for a Summer Happy Hour!\n\n\nJoin us for fnAustin Chapter Summer Happy Hour!  \nAlong 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. \nVenue: Downtown Austin. Register to find out where. Hosted drinks and apps. \nfnAustin Chapter Leadership Team \n\nChapter Director: Jason Collier\nMembership Chair: Lisa Besserman\n\n\n\nFeatured fnMember   \nJanuary’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! \n\n\n\nFeatured fnMember   \nMay’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. \nKevin 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. \n\n\n\nJoin us!\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest and request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \nComplimentary Ticket: \nAre 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.  \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded 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 \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll 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.
URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnaustin-chapter-summer-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Downtown Austin\, Downtown Austin\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin,Chapter Events
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