About this Event
Close out Venture Pfest with a fast-moving day focused on capital, scale, and smart growth. Learn how to choose the right investors, design a business model that scales, and put modern tools to work. Stay for the Pflugerville Founders Showcase pitch competition and connect with the region's builders and backers.
What you will get
- Investor readiness and capital strategy frameworks
- Templates for business model design and forecasting
- Practical automation and AI tools you can use this week
- Recap PDFs, worksheets, and links to partner resources
Who should attend
- Early and growth-stage founders
- Operators and advisors guiding scale
- Students and aspiring entrepreneurs
- Investors and ecosystem partners
All Venture Pfest events are free.
Agenda
Times are in Central. Schedule subject to minor updates.
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome and Kickoff: Scale Smart, Build Big
Location: Typhoon Texas
Focus: High-energy kickoff to close Venture Pfest. Review the week's momentum, outline the day, and preview the Pflugerville Founders Showcase pitch competition.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Panel 1: Funding and Investment Strategies for Startups
Location: Typhoon Texas
Panelists: Angel investor, VC partner, founder who has raised angel and VC, moderator who is an accelerator leader or advisor.
Topics: SAFE notes vs priced rounds, timing fundraising, founder - investor alignment, due diligence prep, red flags.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Panel 2: How to Build a Scalable Business Model
Location: Typhoon Texas
Facilitators: Startup coach, SBDC advisor, or operations strategist.
Topics: Lean Canvas walkthrough, key metrics (CAC, LTV, burn), bottlenecks and scale levers, go-to-market strategies.
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch and Keynote: The Future of Innovation - Unpacking Global Tech Trends
Location: Typhoon Texas
Themes: AI and automation, future of work, tech policy shifts, global startup ecosystems, and how founders can prepare now.
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Workshop 2: Tech Tools for Traction - AI, Automation and Systems
Location: Typhoon Texas
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Pitch Competition: Pflugerville Founders Showcase
Location: Typhoon Texas
Format: 5 - 6 local startups pitch (5 min pitch + 3 min Q and A). Judged by investors, founders, and community leaders, plus a People's Choice vote via QR.
Judging Criteria: Storytelling, innovation, traction, strength of ask.
Prize Package: Mentorship plus investor meetings, media exposure, and select partner services.
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Networking Social: Texas Venture Fest
Location: Typhoon Texas center area
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Typhoon Texas Austin, 18500 Texas 130 Service Road, Pflugerville, United States
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