About this Event
About this event
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.
Agenda
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
Agenda
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel 1: From Dream to Doorway — Building a Brick & Mortar
🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:45 PM
Lunch and Themed Networking Tables
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Workshop 2: The Ultimate Pitch Workshop – From Deck to Delivery
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Typhoon Texas Austin, 18500 Texas 130 Service Road, Pflugerville, United States
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