Austin Startup Founders, Innovators & Investors ...

2026-11-02 · 19:00:00 · Austin

Kitty Cohen's

2211 Webberville Road, #3548, Austin, TX 78702

Hosted at Kitty Cohen's in Austin, this evening mixer gathers entrepreneurs and investors across all sectors for rapid one-minute elevator pitches and open networking.

Connect with ambitious startup founders, entrepreneurs, innovators, investors and business professionals!

Join us for an exciting evening of networking, fresh ideas and meaningful business connections with a dynamic community of founders, investors and entrepreneurial professionals.

Whether you're launching your first startup, scaling an existing business, exploring investment opportunities or looking to connect with forward-thinking entrepreneurs, this event brings together people who are passionate about building, innovating and growing businesses.

From Tech, AI and FinTech to HealthTech, Sustainability, E-commerce, Creative Industries and beyond, we welcome founders and professionals from all sectors and stages of entrepreneurship.

Great businesses are built through great connections. Meet people who could inspire your next idea, become your future business partner or open the door to exciting new opportunities. Who Should Attend?

This event is ideal for: Startup Founders & Co-Founders – Building, launching or scaling innovative businesses. Entrepreneurs & Business Owners – Looking for new connections, partnerships and growth opportunities. Angel Investors & Venture Capital Professionals – Interested in discovering emerging startups and connecting with entrepreneurs. Tech Founders & Innovators – Developing products, platforms and solutions across emerging industries. Aspiring Entrepreneurs – Exploring business ideas or preparing to launch their first venture. Startup

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage founders, business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and angel investors or venture capital professionals will find value here. It caters to builders across technology, artificial intelligence, fintech, healthtech, sustainability, ecommerce, and creative industries looking for partners, feedback, or funding leads.

What happens

Arrivals and check-ins run from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM, where hosts welcome guests to the reserved space. At 7:30 PM, the session shifts into sixty-second elevator pitches where every attendee introduces their company, project, or professional background. Open networking follows from 8:30 PM until 9:30 PM.

Who's in the room

Participants range from first-time founders developing initial concepts to experienced operators scaling established ventures. Alongside them are local investors evaluating emerging startups, technical innovators building platforms, and general business professionals seeking commercial partnerships across varied markets.

How to prepare

Draft a disciplined sixty-second introduction covering your core problem, solution, traction, and what you specifically need from the room. Practice speaking against a timer so you stay within the strict one-minute window, and bring a concise follow-up question ready for conversations during the concluding social hour.

Organizer: Business Founders Group

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At a glance

Tickets
10.66 – 36.64 USD
Refunds
Refunds up to 7 days before event
Sectors
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Agenda

  1. 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Welcome — When you arrive your name will be checked off the guest list, the host will direct everyone to the reserved area and explain how the event will work.
  2. 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM · 1 Min Elevator Pitch — Each attendee will have 1 min to present their startup, idea, or expertise to the public.
  3. 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM · Networking — Dive into engaging discussions and forge new connections, share insights, discover potential collaborations, and expand your professional network.

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