Innovation for Good: Austin Impact Night
Join founders, nonprofits, and investors who are redefining what’s possible through innovation, collaboration, and conscious leadership. Together, we’re creating real-world solutions that uplift lives and drive sustainable impact.
This October in Austin, be part of an evening of inspiration, innovation, and connection at OWN Headquarters where purpose meets action.
Hosted by The Kind Power, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, in partnership with Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs (SA&E) Texas, this event brings together visionary leaders, humanitarians, and impact investors exploring how technology, storytelling, and conscious innovation can shape a more equitable and empowered future for all.
What to Expect
✨ Networking with changemakers, impact investors, founders, and community leaders
🎤 Powerful panel discussion on how conscious innovation can create socio-economic transformation and help build a more equitable future
🎶 Live musical performances, including a special set by DPAK performing “Together We Rise”, the Unity Anthem inspiring global awakening and collective action
🤝 Meaningful connections with leaders across technology, social impact, and entrepreneurship
🥗 Lite bites and drinks provided by our generous sponsors, including GetJuicyRoots, High Vibe Mushrooms, GodSpeed and more
Expect an unforgettable evening filled with storytelling, innovation, and inspiration. Discover how education, coaching, technology, and impact capital can spark real change, break cycles of inequality, and empower communities to thrive.
🌟 Featured Host
Colleen Schell — Host & Opening Speaker
Colleen Schell is the Founder and Creator of FABx: Storytelling and Stages for Coaches and Leaders, a platform dedicated to birthing tomorrow’s visionaries and industry luminaries.
She will open the event with an inspiring talk on Domestic Violence Awareness, exploring how initiatives for Good, Conscious Innovation, and The Kind Power’s mission align to address and solve this pressing global issue through empowerment, storytelling, and collective action.
🎤 Panel Moderator
Brian Comstock — Moderator
Brian is a powerhouse mentor, trauma-informed coach, and keynote speaker who transforms pain into power. With a thriving global community and large social media following, he fuses lived experience, business insight, and humor as a podcast host and stand-up comedian to inspire lasting transformation.
Featured Panelists
Alec Walker – President of Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs (SA&E) Texas) | Bridging founders and investors, strengthening ecosystems, and driving impact.
May Xu – Founder of ThetaIX & Accelerate Human Transformation | Advancing responsible AI innovation, reshaping startup ecosystems, and driving impact investing. Former Data Scientist, AI Product Leader, Executive Coach, and Stanford Angel Investor.
Justin Christopher Wren – Humanitarian & Founder of Fight for the Forgotten | Former UFC and Bellator MMA competitor and cast member of The Ultimate Fighter, now dedicating his life to bringing clean water, dignity, and advocacy to vulnerable communities in Africa.
Cherie Werner – Founder of FIESTA Startup Ecosystem & FoundHers | Building inclusive startup ecosystems and creating pathways for women entrepreneurs.
Amir Kaltak – Co-Founder & CEO of OWN | Harnessing Web3 and AI to redefine social media and drive socio-economic impact in emerging markets.
Juliana Derr – CEO of The Kind Power | Advancing trauma-informed empowerment and socio-economic resilience for women and children globally.
Why Attend?
🌍 Be inspired by leaders at the intersection of technology, impact investing, and social good.
📚 Learn how education, coaching, and access to tools are transforming women entrepreneurs and small businesses.
💡 Discover how responsible innovation in AI and Web3 is shaping the future of inclusive growth.
🤝 Connect with a vibrant community of investors, founders, technologists, and changemakers at our post-panel reception.
🎟️ Tickets
$25 suggested donation — your contribution helps bring this vision to life, with proceeds supporting the nonprofit organizations involved.
You can pay online or at the door.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds — simply say “I’m here for impact.” and your entry is on us.
Stay Connected
We want this conversation to continue long after the event. If you’re a founder or an investor, you may hear from Stanford Angel & Entrepreneur (SA&E) Texas as a follow-up to explore how you can be matched with the right founders or investment opportunities.
Together, we can build a future where innovation, responsibility, and compassion empower survivors and communities to thrive.
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