Freeway On-Ramp Into Phx Tech
Zoom link for those joining virtually https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81937458892?pwd=41TbYs0LH1MebgkaA91qx9okxnIiLM.1
Freeway On-Ramp
A monthly hybrid gathering for talent, aspiring entrepreneurs, and founders getting plugged into Phoenix startups
Freeway On-Ramp is a monthly hybrid gathering (in-person + Zoom) designed to help job seekers, operators, aspiring entrepreneurs, and early-stage founders understand the startup landscape, build visibility, and get connected to the people and companies shaping Phoenix’s tech ecosystem.
Each session is intentionally structured to move from macro insight to local action, helping you understand what’s happening in tech and hiring broadly then zooming in on where opportunity is emerging right here in Phoenix.
What to Expect
Guest Speaker - We welcome Anita Grantham, Phx FWD Talent Leader and with over 20 years as a human resources executive, driven transformative growth at high-growth tech companies like Pluralsight, BambooHR, and Infusionsoft (now Keap), creating award-winning workplaces recognized by Fortune and Great Place to Work.
Founders, operators, recruiters, and ecosystem leaders
Real stories from people building and hiring in Phoenix
Practical insight into startup readiness and career pathways
Breakout Conversations
Small-group sessions designed to help you get in the room
Direct access to the right people, not surface-level networking
Space to ask real questions and build meaningful connections
Who It’s For
Job seekers exploring roles at startups
Operators navigating career transitions or re-entry
Aspiring entrepreneurs curious about the startup path
Early-stage founders building relationships and visibility
Anyone looking to understand and access the PHX tech ecosystem