w.tech ATX Beyond Performance: Building Your Brand and Influence

Name: w.tech ATX Beyond Performance: Building Your Brand and Influence
Start: 2025-11-04T17:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-11-04T20:30:00-06:00
Location: Capital Factory

Schedule

Tue Nov 04 2025 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Capital Factory | Austin, TX

Registration via the link required
https://luma.com/1oa0drr7
Hosted in partnership by w.tech ATX and Women in Product Austin, this event brings our communities together for an evening of learning, connection, and career growth.
You know the story: you’re doing great work, but it doesn’t always translate into the promotion, recognition, or next opportunity you deserve. That’s because performance alone isn’t enough. The real game-changers are visibility, influence, and the relationships that put your name in the right conversations.
This session is about learning how to show up differently, so leaders recognize your impact, sponsors advocate for you, and your career advances on your terms.
Together we’ll cover:
✨ How to analyze where you are today and plan for where you want to be tomorrow
✨ The PIE Method—why performance alone isn’t enough
✨ Building your personal “board of directors” to support and advocate for you
✨ Mastering upward influence to get noticed by the right leaders
This is your roadmap to move from potential to promotion. Join us and start leading your own success story!
📅 Agenda:
5:30 - 6:00 PM: Networking
6:00 - 6:15 PM: Welcome & Opening Remarks
6:15 - 7:30 PM: Keynote
7:30 - 8:00 PM: Q&A
8:00 - 8:30 PM: Networking
🎙️Speakers:
Kat Rector is a Strategic IT Engagement Manager, career strategist, and community leader passionate about helping professionals take control of their career paths. With experience leading multimillion-dollar projects, coaching executives, and driving workforce strategy, Kat has built a reputation for blending strategic insight with practical, people-first guidance. She is the creator of AustinTechEvents.com, serves on multiple technology and education boards across Texas, and champions mentorship, career growth, and inclusive leadership. Kat regularly speaks on topics such as personal branding, executive presence, and upward influence. She is best known for equipping women with actionable tools to build confidence, expand visibility, and secure the promotions and opportunities they deserve.

Hosted by the dynamic W.tech team, this event is not your average meet-up. It's an exclusive opportunity to connect with leading women in the tech world. Picture this: insightful panel discussions, inspiring success stories, and the chance to make invaluable tech connections.
💚 About W.tech: W.tech is a global network with Ukrainian roots. Austin Chapter welcomes women with non-linear journeys and newcomer backgrounds. We believe in connecting, uplifting, and empowering to elevate your cultural intelligence, financial literacy, and career progression.
Thank you to ⚙️ Capital Factory for sponsoring W.Tech in Austin. Capital Factory is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas. They meet the best entrepreneurs in Texas and introduce them to their first investors, employees, mentors, and customers. To sign up for a Capital Factory membership, click here.