Ellis County Founders Connect
Event intro:
Tired of driving an hour to Dallas or Forth Worth just to find a meaningful founder conversation? We’re starting to build a new startup ecosystem right here in Waxahachie and cross Ellis County – a beautiful, historic part of Texas. This is a great opportunity for founders and builders who want to crave genuine in-person connections. From Waxahachie, we go further and together.
Who should attend:
· Entrepreneurs building a product;
· SaaS, AI, EdTech, HealthTech founders;
· Investors, corporates, and ecosystem partners;
· Entrepreneurs looking for an idea to work on;
· You’re curious about the startup ecosystem;
· Community supporters passionate about local ventures and economic growth.
What to expect:
Complimentary admission;
Space to meet other impact-driven founders and collaborators;
Informal and in-depth conversations in a welcoming environment;
Refreshments and beverages available for purchase on-site (your own cost).
Agenda:
· 10-10:40am: Introductions
Participants will share their professional background, current projects, or/and what they are looking for next. If you are a startup founder, you can share your startup vision, where it stands today and the biggest challenges you’re facing now.
· 10:45-11:30am: Breakout discussion and networking
Engage in small-group conversations to deepen connections, and explore opportunities for partnership or support.
Attendance notes: the space is limited to 15 participants. Come as you are and bring a friend.
About the event organizer: Yumin Perry, PhD
Yumin is passionate about establishing a thriving startup ecosystem in Ellis County, centered in Waxahachie Texas, with a focus on fostering genuine, impactful conversations & connections, and knowledge sharing.
She is a results- and impacts-driven finance professional with a background as a university accounting professor at top-tier global business schools. She resides in Ellis County, Texas, with her husband and two kids.