FounderFEST: Houston (HBCU Mixer + Pitch Comp)

Location: Retrospect Motorworks

4245 Richmond Ave. Suite 600, Houston, TX 77027

*MUST BE 21+ TO ATTEND

Parking: Free Onsite Parking

The parking lot can fit roughly 60 cars, and additional parking is available around the front of the building.

Description: We are headed to AfroTech to bring our FounderFest Experience to Houston! Our unique venue is a classic car showroom and lofted bar, with a sophisticated atmosphere perfect for connecting some of the most distinguished Black and Brown innovators in the nation. Thank you to our sponsors at Maryland Collective!!
Attire: Business/Casual or HBCU Gear

Agenda: The first hour will begin with networking, hors d'oeuvres & sponsored drinks by Moet Hennessy, live music, and photos with the classic cars.

The second hour will be our pitch competition with two tracks: HBCU Students and HBCU Alumni.

The final hour will be the closing deliberation of the judges, the pitch winners announcement, and then networking, food/drinks, and music to conclude the night.

Note: By taking part in this event you grant the event organizers full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes to help achieve the group’s aims. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity, social media, press releases and funding applications.

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