Do you have an idea for a product or service involving technology, the Web, Software, Consumer Package Goods, Arts, Fashion, or a smartphone app?  Here’s your chance to get quick feedback from pros in the area – plus, winners will share over $2,000 in prize money! All you have to do is submit an entry, describing your idea. Your application will be scored on the following criteria: innovation, potential impact, feasibility and sustainability.  People submitting the top ideas will be asked to pre …

Startup Grind is an event series and website designed to help educate, inspire, and connect local entrepreneurs. Each month we welcome an amazing speaker who shares their story with our community and tells us what worked, what didn't, and what they'll do differently next time. It's an amazing opportunity to learn from the best, network with other members of the startup community, and improve your chances of entrepreneurial success. For more information visit www.StartupGrind.com or follow us on …

Are you a business owner that's stuck or frustrated, and in need of resources to grow to the next level? Are you a business investor looking to invest your time, knowledge and capital in a dynamic business? If you answered "YES" to either question then check us out.  We're all about connecting business owners and business investors. We look forward to seeing you there! ** This Meetup is not appropriate for network marketers (MLM). **

Austin Angel's Investors Networks is a group of qualified investors that get together on a monthly basis to share resources and deal flow.

This group is a collection of people in Austin who share a common passion towards developing and investing in non-technology related businesses. Here are only some of the industries we cover .. the entire gamut is of-course huge. The group is aimed at creating a balance in the Austin Entrepreneurship and investor framework which is pretty heavily tech focussed. Food Retail Fashion Entertainment Creative Professionals Education Health Care Services(Physicians, Dentists) Legal Services Financial S …

CEO Space is the world's oldest, largest & most successful network for CEOs, Entrepreneurs and Visionary Investors. We are an entrepreneurial training and world class business networking organization, providing MBA level ~ training, development and an immersion experience of cooperation that result in income acceleration through exponential business growth. Come experience our “Community of Cooperation” and extend this special invitation also to your partners, associates and other entrepreneurs …

"Tech Build On Silicon Hill" "Techs Build On Silicon Hill" is a group of information tech from EVERY sector of technology. From Green (Energy) to Lean (Startups). From Mobile (App DEV) to Web Designing and Graphics Designs, plus EVERYTHING in between.  VCs, Angels, Investors, Business plan writers, Grant writers and Marketing Professionals are also invited to join us to Build On Silicon Hill. The objective of this group is to meetup and work together to help, motivate, and support each member of …

Are you new to the Austin Startup Community? Thinking about moving here? Trying to figure out how to plug in? Come hear an overview from one of the local community leaders and get a chance to introduce yourself and ask questions.

Austin based crowd funding community for any inventors, innovators and supporters interested in utilizing crowd funding to fuel their ideas. Crowd funding is gaining traction worldwide with many countries making it available for funding products, projects and startups. The United States currently does not allow the general public to invest for equity until later this year. This meetup group is for inventors and innovators looking to perks, products or services in exchange for a monetary contribu …

This group is to spotlight "Active" crowd funding campaigns. Pitch your business, pitch your perks ask for support live and most importantly ask them to promote to their networks. We're all about paying it forward here and when its your turn to have a live campaign, this meet up can be your stump to pitch, sell and get the word out.

Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. We host monthly events in more than 40 cities and 15 countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Our monthly fireside chat interviews, startup mixers and annual conferences provide ample opportunities to connect with amazing startups and the people behind them, tap into a …