Startup Essentials: Navigate, Grow, Fund
Schedule
Mon Nov 10 2025 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine (EnMed) | Houston, TX

About this Event
Join the Houston Angel Network and Group 31 for an evening of networking and insights with founders, investors, and industry leaders.
Keynote Speaker: Lance Black, MD, Senior Associate Dean of Innovation and Strategic Projects, Texas A&M
“The Intersection of Medicine, Engineering, Technology on Innovation”
Panel Discussions
✨ Bridging the Funding Gap – Explore the role of Angels, Family Offices, and Nondilutive Funding in fueling early-stage growth.
Panelists:
Federica Pericle: ImmunoGenisis, Inc
Ross Barrett: Cancer Focus Fund
Kristin Doyle: CPRIT
Tom Luby: TMCi
Moderator:
Crystal Weber: Group 31
✨ Startup Fundamentals: From Idea to Exit – Learn the essentials of building and scaling a startup, from launch to successful exit.
Panelists:
Emily Reiser: TMC Venture Fund
Giovanni Lauricella: Lifeblood
Martin Gomez: Goodwin
John Karanikas; Houston Angel Network
Moderator:
Elizabeth Hoff
Sponsored by: Houston Angel Network, Group 31, Shaw Holdings, Enmed. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with founders, investors, and industry experts.


Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Registration & Networking
🕑: 06:10 PM - 06:30 PM
Introduction and Keynote
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:15 PM
1. Bridging the Funding Gap: Angels, Family Offices, Nondilutive Funding
🕑: 07:15 PM - 08:00 PM
Startup Fundamentals: From Idea to Exit
Where is it happening?
Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine (EnMed), 1020 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 59.75

