Startup Events in Austin

**THIS IS DAY 1 OF A 2 DAY BOOTCAMP WITH MUCKER. SIGN UP FOR DAY 2 HERE** Join us for an entire afternoon geared towards arming you with the skills, frameworks, and mindset to succeed as a founder. We have three sessions covering the right way to do founder-led go-to-market (GTM), how to create a pitch deck for fundraising, and what it takes to be a founder. Agenda: 2:00pm - Check-in & Welcome 2:30pm - “Founder-Led GTM: Early Stage B2B Playbook” 3:30pm - “Pitch Decks That Raise Money” 4:30pm - “Accountability That Actually Works: A Playbook for First-Time Founders” 5:30pm - Networking & Close Three sessions jam-packed in one afternoon with learnings that you can take with you as you build. Don’t miss it! Sponsored by TriNet and Stifel Bank. Note: This session is designed for B2B startup founders. Space is limited, and preference will be given to early-stage founders. Final location details will be shared upon approval. By submitting this form, you agree to receive communications from Mucker and sponsors. By registering for and attending this event, you consent to potentially being photographed or recorded during the session. These materials may be used by Mucker Capital and its partners for marketing and promotional purposes. If you do not consent to being photographed or recorded, please withdraw your RSVP prior to the event. This event is part of Austin Tech Week—a five-day celebration bringing together the brightest minds in Austin’s tech ecosystem, happening October 26–30, 2026. Discover innovative ideas, connect with leaders and peers, and be part of shaping the future of tech in Texas. Learn more and grab your Austin Tech Week pass here: austintech.com. 🔥 ALSO CHECK OUT: Founder & Startup CEO Bootcamp with Mucker - Day 2 - Wed Oct 28, 2pm - 6pm

It's the classic battle of brother vs. brother, tall vs. short, old vs. even older, bootstrap vs. VC! Rob and Chris Taylor will discuss the Austin entrepreneurial ecosystem and the pros and cons of bootstrapping vs. raising VC, and how the current AI moment is tipping the scales. We will begin with a happy hour at 5:00, followed by the discussion and Q&A around 5:45 (then more happy hour!)

Important: Register on the event website is required for admission. This meetup is for developers and platform teams who want to understand what it actually takes to move from AI experimentation to production-ready workflows. We’ll focus on how teams are redesigning their development workflows to work with AI, not just adding tools on top. That includes how to structure workflows, manage agents, and introduce the right level of control without killing developer velocity. No hype. No tool comparisons. Just a clear look at why most AI workflows fail and what actually works at scale. Who this is for: \- Beginner → intermediate software developers \- Platform engineers and DevOps folks supporting dev teams \- Anyone using \(or wanting to use\) AI tools beyond simple autocomplete Agenda: \ 5:30pm\~6:00pm: Checkin, Food and Networking \ 6:00pm\~6:15pm: Welcome/community update \ 6:15pm\~8:00pm: Tech talks and Q&A \ 8:00pm\~8:30pm: Open discussion & Mixer Tech Talk: Building Functional Dev Environments for Humans and Agents Speaker: Ben Potter, Head of DevRel. @ Coder Tech Talk: Don’t Blow Your Token Budget Being an Agent Psychologist Speaker: Roni Dover, Head of AI Labs, JetBrains. Topics/Speakers: Stay tuned as we are updating speaker/topics. If you have a keen interest in speaking to our community, we invite you to submit topics for consideration: Submit Topics Sponsors: We are actively seeking sponsors to support AI developers community. Whether it is by offering venue spaces, providing food, or cash sponsorship. Sponsors will not only speak at the meetups, receive prominent recognition, but also gain exposure to our extensive membership base of 8,000+ AI developers in Austin and 500K+ worldwide.

Join ACM Austin + IEEE for our monthly tech meetup–an evening of deep technical insights, meaningful conversations, and community connection. This joint event brings together engineers, researchers, students, and technology leaders from across Austin to explore the evolving landscape of AI, cloud-native systems, security, identity, and modern infrastructure engineering. We meet every month, and everyone is welcome! Join us on Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM CST at The Center for Government and Civic Service, 1218 West Ave, Building 3000, Austin, TX 78701. This meetup will feature a series of community-driven talks focused on real-world applications and forward-looking innovations across: AI and GenAI platforms Cloud-native and scalable infrastructure DevOps and platform engineering Security and identity in modern systems Each session is designed to share practical lessons, architectural insights, and emerging trends shaping today’s technology ecosystem. Featured Speakers & Talks: (Each session will be 20 minutes, including Q&A) 🎤 Join us for an exciting lineup of talks exploring AI agents, cloud infrastructure, data engineering, automation, and modern AI systems. 1\. Beyond Agent Accuracy: Benchmarking Infrastructure Resilience Across 460 Agent Runs Speaker: Barada Sahu Founder & Independent AI Systems Builder 🔗 LinkedIn 2\. Building Cloud\-Ready Data Pipelines: Modernizing ETL for Analytics and AI Speaker: Chandra Obul Reddy Nagi Reddy Advisor Database Architect 🔗 LinkedIn 3\. Self\-Optimizing Infrastructure Speaker: Rohit Garg Staff Software Engineer at Meta 🔗 LinkedIn 4\. AI & Intelligent Automation in Data Engineering Speaker: Venkateswara Reddy Gudise Associate Director at KPMG 🔗 LinkedIn 🚀 What to Expect Come connect with fellow engineers, architects, AI practitioners, data professionals, and technology enthusiasts as our speakers share practical insights, real-world experiences, and emerging approaches shaping the future of A

There are many exciting developments in Robotics right now, so let's get together to learn, connect, and create more opportunities for everyone here in Austin and in Texas. This event will be held in-person at HICAM from 6 pm - 8 pm. For more info about our community visit: AustinRobotics.io Talk: TBD.

## ​The Physical AI Revolution Takes Flight — On Air, Land, Sea, and Space Hosted by: Texas Physical AI Builders & Austin-San Antonio Entrepreneurs 🕒 Time: 4:00 PM CDT onwards ## 🚁 About the Event Are you building the future where artificial intelligence meets the physical world? Or are you an entrepreneur, engineer, or investor looking to scale, network, and pitch your next big idea? Join Texas Physical AI Builders and the Austin-San Antonio Entrepreneurs community for a high-impact happy hour and technical meetup focused on unmanned systems and physical autonomy. This isn't just another casual happy hour—it’s a targeted gathering of the sharpest minds in robotics, hardware, edge AI, and deep tech across the Texas Innovation Corridor. We are bringing together key players in: 🛸 UAVs & Drones (Aerial autonomy & airspace management) 🚤 USVs (Unmanned Surface Vessels for maritime logistics & defense) 🌊 UUVs (Unmanned Underwater Vehicles & ocean tech) 📦 Autonomous Supply Chains & Logistics Bring your best ideas, grab a drink, and get ready to connect with founders, operators, and cross-border capital! ## ⚡ Event Highlights 🍻 Happy Hour & Networking: Connect with fellow founders, engineers, and creators building in the Physical AI space. 🎙️ Elevator Pitching : Got a startup, project, or demo you're working on? Take the mic! Share your 60-second pitch with the room and potential investors. ## ⏰ Agenda 4:00 PM: Doors Open & Icebreaker Networking 4:45 PM: Special Guest Introduction 5:15 PM: Elevator Pitching Session Open Networking, Drinks & Collaboration

Join The Artemis Fund for our quarterly coffee meet up bringing together Austin's female founder community. Anyone who could benefit from this network is welcome to attend. The Artemis Fund leads seed rounds for tech companies building solutions to create resilient families, individuals, and businesses in care, commerce, future of work, and fintech. Artemis is currently deploying Fund II, backed by institutional LPs including Bank of America, BMO, TIAA Nuveen, Amazon, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Pilot is modernizing outsourced accounting, tax, fractional CFO, and COO services for startups & small businesses. Spoke is a U.S. based hiring partner that helps companies scale through an embedded, collaborative approach to building teams. We work alongside you to bring high-performing global professionals directly into your organization, strengthening operations without disrupting your workflow. Our model is built on an ongoing partnership. We take the time to understand your business, structure, and goals, then collaborate with you to identify talent that fits seamlessly into your workflows and culture. From operations and finance to sales and engineering, we support teams across critical functions and stay involved through onboarding, compliance, payroll and performance support, allowing leaders to stay focused on execution and growth. This event is part of Austin Tech Week, happening October 26–30, 2026 and bringing together Austin’s tech and startup community for a week of programming, connections, and events. Learn more at austintech.com and use code ATWSatellite20off for a special discount. Disclaimer: Please be advised that by entering this event site you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used for marketing or promotional purposes.

Join us for a rejuvenating morning hike! This social event is created specifically for Austin Entrepreneurs and Texas Physical AI Builders seeking fresh air, energetic networking, and local community. We’ll hike a scenic 3-mile round trip through Lakeline Park Lake. Agenda 8:45 AM – Arrive and gather 9:00 AM – Introductions and group welcome 9:10 AM – Begin hiking (3 miles round trip, moderate-to-brisk pace) 10:00 AM – Elevator Pitch at the Lake 11:00 AM – Conclude hiking and wrap up Link Falls at Bull Creek https://maps.app.goo.gl/vfMd348JE3EHEECC8 This event offers a direct blend of outdoor movement and high-value networking, fostering both physical well-being and professional connection. What to Bring Comfortable hiking shoes Water bottle and a light snack Weather-appropriate clothing Note: This hike is medium difficulty and is not intended for individuals who rarely exercise. Hike at your own risk. Release of Liability In consideration for being allowed to participate in this activity, on behalf of yourself and your next of kin, heirs, and representatives, you release the organizer from all liability and promise not to sue its hosts and participants from any and all claims resulting in any physical or psychological injury, illness, damages, or economic or emotional loss you may suffer because of your participation in this activity.

Join us for the 5th Out in Tech Austin Demo Night. A safe space for LGBTQ+ builders, designers, and technologists to share projects they’re working on. Anyone can sign up to demo. It could be a passion project, an early-stage startup, a tool you’re tinkering with, or something experimental. No pressure, no polished pitch required. Just a supportive space to share what you’re building, get feedback, meet collaborators, and connect with other queer folks in tech. Email us with any questions or to reserve your demo spot austin@outintech.com 🏳️‍🌈💞 We will be in the Voltron Room (1st Floor) at Station Austin FKA Capital Factory. “Thank you to Station Austin for sponsoring Out in Tech Austin. Station Austin is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas. They bring together the best entrepreneurs in the state and connect them with their first investors, employees, mentors, and customers. To sign up for a Station Austin membership, click here.”

Kick off 2026 with ACM Austin + IEEE at our August Tech meetup of the year - an evening of deep technical insights, meaningful conversations, and community connection. This joint event brings together engineers, researchers, students, and technology leaders from across Austin to explore the evolving landscape of AI, cloud-native systems, security, identity, and modern infrastructure engineering. Join us on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CST at The Center for Government and Civic Service, 1218 West Ave, Building 3000, Austin, TX 78701. This meetup will feature a series of community-driven talks focused on real-world applications and forward-looking innovations across: AI and GenAI platforms Cloud-native and scalable infrastructure DevOps and platform engineering Security and identity in modern systems Each session is designed to share practical lessons, architectural insights, and emerging trends shaping today’s technology ecosystem. Special talk: TBD Whether you’re an industry professional, researcher, student, founder, or technology enthusiast, this event offers a valuable opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners, exchange ideas, and expand your network within the ACM and IEEE communities. Expect thoughtful discussions, practical takeaways, and meaningful connections. Call for Speakers We are actively accepting tech talk proposals for upcoming ACM Austin + IEEE meetups. If you’re interested in presenting your work or sharing your insights, submit your proposal here: Looking forward to seeing you there. Please follow LinkedIn for more updates: Chair & Organizer, Akshay Mittal

Welcome to our next Austin Fintech Social, kindly hosted by Wise! Join us this month for a great panel on fintech sales and an honest fireside chat on what it takes to build a fintech product people trust. We do these events every couple of months, and the premise is the same: get fintech operators, marketers, founders, and the curious in one room, talk about where the industry is actually heading, and then let the conversations keep going over a drink. It's open to everyone, so bring a colleague. See you there! What to expect Panel: Dream Team, Big Numbers: Building a Fintech Sales Team That Delivers Speakers: Yvonne Devany, Head of Prepaid and Consultant Partnerships at Highnote David Garcia, Enterprise Sales Manager at Q2 Adam Manassero, Head of Account Management - North America at Checkout.com Moderator: Jordan Greenberg, Director of Partnerships at Forward Fireside chat: Building Products People Trust With Their Money: Lessons from Wise Speaker: Vinay Nilakantan, Head of Product - North America at Wise Moderator: Adrian Rizo, Product Management Leader at Kestra Financial Event Details Open to all — RSVP to save your spot Free drinks & appetisers provided :) Venue: Wise offices, 10025 Alterra Pkwy suite 2300, Austin, TX 78758 Schedule 5:30 PM — Doors, drinks & mingle 6:00 PM — Panel 6:35 PM — Fireside chat 7:10 PM — Drinks, appetisers & networking 8:30 PM — Event concludes About Mint Studios Mint Studios is a leading content marketing agency that helps financial services and fintech companies acquire customers and position themselves as experts through content marketing. About Fintechas FinTechas is the community powering Austin fintech, bringing together the founders, operators, investors, and innovators shaping its future. We create experiences that build meaningful relationships, spark new ideas, and turn connections into opportunities for the people and companies building fintech in Austin and beyond. About Wise Wise is a global technology company, building

React Office Hours Starting @ 5pm we hold office hours. Come on by to get some help, ask questions, and meet other developers. Or just hang out! \-\-\- Looking for speakers! Reach out to meetup@reactatx.org \-\-\- Station Austin is sponsoring the venue! Want to be a sponsor? Food, Drinks, Venue? Reach out! Schedule 5.00 - 6.00 = React Office Hours 6.00 - 6.15 = Setting up, eating/drinking 6.15 - 8.00 = Presentations Doors open 15 minutes before. The elevators will work only then. Come to the 16th floor. Parking There is partial parking validation. If you enter the garage attached to the Omni (entrance on Brazos Street) after 5pm and leave before 10pm, you will be given a parking slip that reduces your fee to $8 flat for the duration of your stay within that time frame. • What to bring Curiosity, Kindness, Willingness To Learn • Important to know Be Nice!

There are many exciting developments in Robotics right now, so let's get together to learn, connect, and create more opportunities for everyone here in Austin and in Texas. This event will be held in-person at HICAM from 6 pm - 8 pm. For more info about our community visit: AustinRobotics.io Talk: TBD.

React Office Hours Starting @ 5pm we hold office hours. Come on by to get some help, ask questions, and meet other developers. Or just hang out! \-\-\- Looking for speakers! Reach out to meetup@reactatx.org \-\-\- Station Austin is sponsoring the venue! Want to be a sponsor? Food, Drinks, Venue? Reach out! Schedule 5.00 - 6.00 = React Office Hours 6.00 - 6.15 = Setting up, eating/drinking 6.15 - 8.00 = Presentations Doors open 15 minutes before. The elevators will work only then. Come to the 16th floor. Parking There is partial parking validation. If you enter the garage attached to the Omni (entrance on Brazos Street) after 5pm and leave before 10pm, you will be given a parking slip that reduces your fee to $8 flat for the duration of your stay within that time frame. • What to bring Curiosity, Kindness, Willingness To Learn • Important to know Be Nice!

There are many exciting developments in Robotics right now, so let's get together to learn, connect, and create more opportunities for everyone here in Austin and in Texas. This event will be held in-person at HICAM from 6 pm - 8 pm. For more info about our community visit: AustinRobotics.io Talk: TBD.

There are many exciting developments in Robotics right now, so let's get together to learn, connect, and create more opportunities for everyone here in Austin and in Texas. This event will be held in-person at HICAM from 6 pm - 8 pm. For more info about our community visit: AustinRobotics.io Talk: TBD.

There are many exciting developments in Robotics right now, so let's get together to learn, connect, and create more opportunities for everyone here in Austin and in Texas. This event will be held in-person at HICAM from 6 pm - 8 pm. For more info about our community visit: AustinRobotics.io Talk: TBD.

There are many exciting developments in Robotics right now, so let's get together to learn, connect, and create more opportunities for everyone here in Austin and in Texas. This event will be held in-person at HICAM from 6 pm - 8 pm. For more info about our community visit: AustinRobotics.io Talk: TBD.

There are many exciting developments in Robotics right now, so let's get together to learn, connect, and create more opportunities for everyone here in Austin and in Texas. This event will be held in-person at HICAM from 6 pm - 8 pm. For more info about our community visit: AustinRobotics.io Talk: TBD.