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Austin Founders Night
Short talks and long conversations with Texas builders
Nov 19, 2026 About this evening
Austin's members-only showcase night. Ten teams present one breakthrough each — a chip, a model, a robot, a material — in eight minutes flat, then defend it in front of a room that asks excellent questions.
The evening closes with the after-session in the Lantern Room: tacos on the mezzanine, office hours with every presenter, and the member wall where you can post what you're hiring for or looking to learn.
What’s included
Ten eight-minute breakthrough showcases
Presenter office hours after the show
The member wall for hiring and asks
Mezzanine reception with local food
Evening agenda
Good to know
Why is this one members only?
Showcases include unreleased work, so the room stays trusted and off the record.
Can I bring a guest?
Members may bring one guest by writing to us 48 hours ahead.
How are showcase teams chosen?
Members apply each quarter; a panel of alumni founders selects the ten.
Save your seat at Austin Founders Night
Members only. Tell us you are coming through the membership desk and we will hold a place with your name on it.