Tech Startups, Investors, Professionals Pitch & Networking ...

2026-11-17 · 19:00:00 · Houston

1100 W 23rd St suite 150

Plume, 1100 West 23rd Street, #suite 150, Houston, TX 77008

Houston Tech Connect brings together startup founders, investors, and tech professionals at Plume for rapid elevator pitches and structured networking on November 17, 2026.

Join us at Houston Tech Connect for a night of networking with fellow startups, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the tech industry!

Join us in the heart of Houston for an evening of tech innovation, networking, and new opportunities. This event brings together startup founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals from across the tech ecosystem to connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas.

Whether you’re looking to meet potential co-founders, pitch your startup, explore partnerships, or simply expand your professional circle, Tech Connect is the place to be.

Event highlights: Co-Founder Matching – Meet others with the skills, mindset, and ambition to help shape your venture Strategic Partnerships – Connect with marketers, product leads, tech experts, ops minds, and more 1-Minute Elevator Pitch – Every attendee gets a moment to share who they are and what they're looking for Peer Networking – Engage with fellow founders and builders navigating similar challenges Idea Sharing & Collaboration – Discover opportunities to team up, support each other, or simply swap insights

Who should attend?

IT and Technology Professionals Networking Event welcomes all IT and Technology professionals who are passionate about advancing their careers, expanding their networks, and staying at the forefront of the ever-evolving digital landscape. This event is ideal for: Startup Founders: Looking to pitch ideas, find partners, or secure funding. Investors & VCs: Seeking new, disruptive

Founder brief

Who should attend

Tech founders seeking funding, collaborative partnerships, or co-founders will find direct utility here. It also fits angel investors, venture capitalists looking for early-stage deal flow, and industry professionals spanning marketing, product, operations, and engineering who want to join emerging ventures.

What happens

Proceedings kick off at 7:00 PM with an informal meet and greet where staff guide arrivals into the private space. At 7:30 PM, the session transitions into a rapid elevator pitch segment where every participant gets one minute to speak. Open networking fills the final hour until 9:30 PM.

Who's in the room

Attendees range from early-stage entrepreneurs and technical builders to active investors seeking disruptive opportunities. Alongside startup leadership, you will encounter operational minds, tech specialists, and product leads interested in strategic partnerships and co-founder matching across varied sectors.

How to prepare

Time your elevator pitch strictly to sixty seconds so you clearly articulate what your startup builds, the traction achieved, and your precise ask. Have a business card or contact link ready to exchange rapidly during the open networking hour that follows.

Organizer: Business Minds Events

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At a glance

Tickets
10.66 – 42.42 USD
Refunds
Refunds up to 7 days before event
Sectors
Agnostic

Agenda

  1. 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Meet and greet — Upon arrival, ask the receptionist about the business networking event, and they will guide you to our designated area.
  2. 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Elevator Pitch — Each participant will have the opportunity to deliver a brief 1-minute presentation.
  3. 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM · Networking — Build relationships that can lead to collaborations, partnerships, and investment opportunities.

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