IGNITE & LAUNCH: From Spark to Startup

Ignite & Launch is your jump-start into entrepreneurship. Learn from founders and mentors, connect at themed networking tables, and build a fundable pitch during a focused workshop. Come ready to roll up your sleeves, meet collaborators, and leave with a clear, step-by-step plan to move from spark to startup.

What you will get

• Practical tools you can use this week
• Checklists and templates for your plan, permits, budget, and launch
• Pitch deck template and elevator pitch worksheet
• Mentor connections and resource partners you can contact after the event

Who should attend

• Idea-stage and early founders
• Side-hustlers getting serious
• Main Street and tech entrepreneurs
• Students and career changers aiming to launch

All Venture Pfest events are free.

Times are in Central. Schedule subject to minor updates.

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Opening Remarks: Welcome to Venture Week

Location: Spare Time Texas

Purpose: Kick off Venture Week, orient attendees, highlight Pflugerville’s commitment to entrepreneurship, and thank partners.

10:15 AM – 11:30 AM

Panel 1: From Dream to Doorway – Building a Brick & Mortar

Location: Spare Time Texas

Focus: How to launch and grow a physical business. Lessons on location scouting, permits, funding, marketing, and operations.

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

Lunch Break and Themed Networking Tables

Location: Spare Time Texas

Themed tables hosted by mentors, funders, and resource partners. Attendees select preferences during registration.

Themes:

• Meet a Mentor
• Marketing Help
• Funding and Grants
• Legal and Licensing
• Technical Founders

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Workshop 2: The Ultimate Pitch Workshop – From Deck to Delivery

Location: Spare Time Texas

Focus: Build a powerful pitch deck and deliver a strong elevator pitch.

Key Takeaways:

• How to create a fundable pitch deck
• Common mistakes to avoid
• Delivering a 60-second elevator pitch
• Story first pitch framework

Host or Publisher Pflugerville Community Development Corporation