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

• ​Macro Overview

  • ​Hiring trends across tech and startups

  • ​How AI, capital, and company stages are reshaping roles

  • ​What founders and startup teams are actually looking for right now

• ​Phoenix Startup Landscape

  • ​Startups and companies growing and scaling in PHX

  • ​Key sectors, signals, and momentum in the local tech scene

  • ​How to get plugged into the ecosystem beyond job boards

• ​Guest Speakers

  • ​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