Just Us: Community, Capital & Culture Mixer
Just Us: Community, Capital & Culture Mixer
A DivInc SXSW Experience
Join DivInc during SXSW for Just Us, an intentional happy hour and panel bringing together diverse founders, operators, investors, and ecosystem builders for authentic conversation and meaningful connection.
This gathering is designed to create space for diverse founders whose voices are often underrepresented in traditional startup environments. We’re placing community, equity, and shared experience at the center — fostering honest dialogue around access, capital, scaling, and sustainable growth.
We’ll hear from exited founders, values-driven investors, and innovators shaping what’s next as they share real insight, lived experience, and practical strategies for navigating today’s startup landscape.
Whether you're building, investing, advising, or supporting innovation, this is a space to connect with purpose.
⭐️ What to Expect
• A candid panel featuring diverse founders and investors building real impact
• Honest conversations about fundraising, exits, and scaling
• Strategic insight on expanding access and navigating capital
• An inclusive, welcoming environment for intentional networking
• Happy hour pricing throughout the event
• Grounded energy rooted in community, influence, and innovation
💜 About DivInc
DivInc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting underserved and underrepresented founders as they scale their startups through education, community, and essential resources.
We believe community creates opportunity. Our work focuses on building innovation ecosystems where diverse founders have equitable access to capital, mentorship, and long-term growth opportunities.
✊🏾 Why This SXSW Gathering Matters
During a week when the startup ecosystem is highly visible and fast-paced, we’re intentionally creating a space that feels grounded, accessible, and aligned.
This gathering is more than a happy hour — it’s an opportunity to:
• Elevate diverse founders within the innovation economy
• Expand access to capital and strategic relationships
• Strengthen relational (not transactional) ecosystems
• Build meaningful connections across founders, investors, and operators
• Contribute to a more equitable and inclusive startup landscape
Whether you’re raising your first round, preparing for growth, or building infrastructure that supports others — you’ll leave with real insight, aligned connections, and renewed momentum.
