Houston AI & Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators Networking ...

2026-11-10 · 19:00:00 · Houston

Plume

1100 West 23rd Street, #Suite 150, Houston, TX 77008

Houston AI & Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators Networking brings artificial intelligence founders and investors together at Plume for live one-minute elevator pitches and focused networking.

Discover cutting-edge AI & ML startups, pitch your ideas, and network with investors, founders, and tech innovators.

Pitch & Networking Event: AI & Machine Learning Step into the world of AI innovation and connect with the people building the future. This high-energy event brings together founders, investors, and professionals working at the forefront of artificial intelligence and machine learning. At the core of the evening is live pitching —and everyone is welcome to participate. Whether you're developing a breakthrough model, investing in deep tech, or exploring opportunities in AI, you’ll get a 1-minute slot to introduce yourself, your idea, or your ask. Who Should Attend: AI and ML Entrepreneurs and Startup Founders: Ideal for those looking to showcase their innovative solutions, seek funding, or find potential co-founders. This event provides a platform to pitch your projects to an audience that includes potential investors and partners, maximizing exposure and opportunities for growth. Investors Specializing in AI and ML: Venture capitalists and angel investors interested in the latest developments in AI and ML will find a pool of potential investment opportunities. This event offers a streamlined way to identify emerging talents and innovative projects worth backing. AI and ML Professionals: Data scientists, machine learning engineers, researchers, and other professionals working in the AI and ML fields should attend to network with peers, discuss industry trends, a

Founder brief

Who should attend

Artificial intelligence and machine learning startup founders aiming to showcase products, raise capital, or recruit co-founders will find direct value here. Tech professionals, researchers, data scientists, and venture capitalists targeting deep tech and AI projects should also plan to attend.

What happens

Proceedings begin at 7:00 PM with an introduction outlining the session flow. From 7:30 PM, the floor opens for sixty-second elevator pitches where participants present their ventures or requests, followed by an hour of open networking from 8:30 PM to continue discussions.

Who's in the room

Participants include artificial intelligence entrepreneurs, machine learning engineers, data scientists, and sector researchers. Angel investors and venture capitalists seeking early-stage AI innovations also gather to evaluate emerging projects and talent.

How to prepare

Draft a concise sixty-second pitch that clearly highlights your core product, traction, and specific immediate ask. Rehearse with a stopwatch to ensure you stay strictly within the one-minute limit before transitioning into the open floor conversations.

Organizer: The Business Minds

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At a glance

Tickets
10.66 – 42.42 USD
Refunds
Refunds up to 7 days before event
Stage
Any
Sectors
Ai ml

Agenda

  1. 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Welcome — Kick off the evening with a warm introduction and overview of how the networking and pitch session will run.
  2. 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Elevator Pitch — Each attendee will have the opportunity to deliver a short 60-second elevator pitch to the room. This is your chance to introduce your business, share what you’re building, and clearly state what you're looking for — investment, partnerships, clients, or talent.
  3. 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM · Networking — Open networking session. Connect with founders, investors, and professionals in a relaxed setting. Continue conversations sparked during pitches, exchange contacts, and explore collaboration opportunities.

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