This coming week, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) will connect 6 continents and more than 130 countries in celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and exploring the limits of its potential. Through local, national, and global activities–ranging from large-scale competitions and events to intimate networking gatherings–participants will connect with potential collaborators, mentors, and even investors. Here in Dallas/Fort Worth from November 14 until November 22, there will be many amazing networking opportunities, lectures, and showcases that you won’t want to miss!
Below, you’ll find all the events and activities going on in DFW during GEW. Throughout the week, we’ll keep you in the loop on all the behind-the-scenes action by sharing photos on our Instagram account (@thedectx). Also, keep in mind that the official hashtags for the week are #GEW (global) and #GEWDFW (local)… we want your voices to be heard! To learn more about GEW around the globe, visit www.unleashingideas.org. Hope to see you at this week’s events at The DEC and around DFW!
CoFounders Lab, Thursday 11/14 at 6:30 pm
Local, in-person Meetups designed to help founders discover the perfect co-founder to round out the team.
INFO: www.CoFoundersLab.com
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, Saturday 11/16 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
GEW Kick-off Rally with DISD and Irving ISD Students
INFO: Karen.Ezell@nfte.com
Open Investor Office Hours At The Dallas Entrepreneur Center, Monday 11/18 – Friday 11/22 8:00am – 5:00pm
Talk with some of Dallas’ finest: Dallas Angel Network, Trailblazer Capital, North Texas Angel Network, Dallas Venture Partners, Tech Wildcatters, Cypress Growth Capital, Silicon Valley Bank, and more.
INFO: http://ohours.org/thedectx
Big D Open Coffee Club, Tuesday 11/19 8:00am – 9:00am
A tech chat over coffee, this moderator-led event provides a great opportunity to begin brewing ideas with professionals in the startup/tech world.
INFO: www.meetup.com/BigDOCC/events/143882912/
UNT Innovation Greenhouse, Tuesday 11/19 at 4:00 pm
Showcase featuring students who conducted research in laboratories over the summer of 2013.
INFO: Nancy.Hong@UNT.edu
Startup Grind Dallas hosted by the UTA College of Business, Tuesday 11/19 at 5:30 pm
With guest Patrick Brandt, CEO of Zimbra, Inc. (formerly Telligent).
INFO: www.startupgrind.com/dallas
UTA College of Business Public Lecture, Tuesday 11/19 at 7:00 pm
“Entrepreneurship in America” with Dr. Jeff McGee. Start-up statistics, general advice, and loads of entrepreneurship trivia.
INFO: Willis@uta.edu
Launch of 1 Million Cups, Wednesday 11/20 9:00am – 10:00am
Each week, from 9-10am the 1MC program offers two local entrepreneurs an opportunity to present their startups to a diverse audience of mentors, advisors, and entrepreneurs.
Fort Worth: Meeting at Avoca Coffee (1311 West Magnolia Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104)
Dallas: Meeting at The Dallas Entrepreneur Center
INFO: http://www.1millioncups.com/
Fort Worth Business Assistance Center, Wednesday 11/20 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Access to Capital Workshop
INFO: info@FWBAC.com
Health Wildcatters Pitch Day, Wednesday 11/20 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Health Wildcatters focuses on healthcare innovation and its first class features 12 startups. Join investors, entrepreneurs and business leaders.
INFO: http://healthwildcatters.com/health-wildcatters-pitch-day/
The DEC Education: Lean Product Development for Startups, Wednesday 11/20 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Learn how to take your idea for a product and move it forward using the Lean Startup Approach.
INFO: https://thedecleanstartup.eventbrite.com/
Digital Dallas “Last Call Before the Holidays” event, Wednesday 11/20 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Catch up with Digital professionals before the holidays begin.
INFO: www.ddlastcall.eventbrite.com
Fort Worth Business Assistance Center Entrepreneurship Breakfast, Thursday 11/21 from 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Panel discussion with local successful entrepreneurs.
INFO: info@FWBAC.com
Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, Thursday 11/21 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
15 organizations from around the Dallas/Fort Worth area come together to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week. Dell Center for Entrepreneurs and Microsoft BizSpark will be joining us. Thanks to Tech Fort Worth, the coordinating organization and Texchange for their generous sponsorship.
INFO: https://www.facebook.com/events/513674858728956/
Launch DFW, Friday 11/22 7:00 pm – midnight
Dallas Tizen Devlab & Hack at Dialexa with cash prizes!
INFO: http://tizendfw.bemyapp.com/
Launch DFW, Saturday 11/23 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Dallas Tizen Devlab & Hack at Dialexa with cash prizes!
INFO: http://tizendfw.bemyapp.com/
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