Austin Innovation Exchange | Founder Institute Austin x DivInc x Austin Women in Technology x The Startup Economist

​Join Founder Institute Austin, DivInc, Austin Women in Technology (AWT), and The Startup Economist for an evening focused on the current state of the Austin startup ecosystem, bringing together founders, investors, ecosystem builders, operators, and community leaders for insightful conversation and meaningful networking.

​This special panel will explore the opportunities, challenges, resources, and trends shaping Austin’s innovation economy today. Whether you’re actively building a startup, investing in founders, supporting the ecosystem, or looking to get more involved in the community, this event is designed to create valuable connections and spark collaboration.

​Featured Panelists

​Tauri Laws Phillips
Chief Executive Officer, DivInc

​Emily Gupton
President, Austin Women in Technology (AWT)

​Paul O'Brien
Managing Director, The Startup Economist

​Gabriel Rucker
Managing Director, Founder Institute Austin

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​What We’ll Cover

• ​The current state of the Austin startup ecosystem

• ​Emerging opportunities for founders and startups

• ​Resources available for early-stage companies

• ​Investment and fundraising trends

• ​Building stronger connections across the ecosystem

• ​How founders, investors, and ecosystem partners can collaborate more effectively

​Following the panel, attendees will have the opportunity to connect during an open networking session with entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and community partners from across Austin.

​Who Should Attend

• ​Founders and startup operators

• ​Investors and venture professionals

• ​Ecosystem builders and community leaders

• ​Accelerators, incubators, and startup support organizations

• ​Anyone interested in the growth of the Austin startup community

​Come meet others shaping the future of innovation in Austin and be part of the conversation driving the ecosystem forward.

​Special thanks to our partners for this special event:

Hosted at Cabana Club

​Subject to approval based on affiliation.

​By attending, you agree to the FI Texas Event Attendee Code of Conduct:

• ​Be respectful, considerate, professional, and most importantly…participate.

• ​Ask “How can I help?” before asking "What can you do for me?"

• ​Get to know someone new; the FI Texas Community grows and thrives on connection and serendipitous interaction.

• ​Take time to get to know members of the FI Texas Community before pitching your idea or startup.

• ​Look out for your fellow attendees. If you see something off, say something.

​If you experience or witness a violation of the code, please a member of the FI Texas Leadership team know immediately.

​Violating the Code of Conduct may result in immediate removal from the event and exclusion from future invitations.

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