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Join Ken & I at Wishbone Advisory’s No-Pitch eCom Meetup this upcoming Thursday, Feb. 26th @5PM CT.
**RSVP here.**
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Last chance —> Sign up for NOEM.ai’s free AI Chatbot workshop! (Feb. 17th @ 5PM CT)
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Monday, Feb. 16:
- **Authentic Relating for Founders and Friends** - I love Austin, but I need some f*****g friends! - 5:45 PM to 7:45 PM - Capital Factory (5th floor), 701 Brazos St., Austin - Gain the ninja skill to transform boredom into fascination. And don't worry about having to sit through a tedious lecture: nearly all the time will be spent playing communication games with others (Free).
- **Momentum Monday** - Momentum Coworking - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Lazarus on Airport - Quiet, focused productivity sprints broken up by 5 minute breaks for connection (Free).
- **Central Austin Toastmasters** - Toastmasters - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM - Parish Hall, 2008 Justin Lane, Austin, TX - Join in person or via Zoom to improve your public speaking and leadership skills (Free).
Tuesday, Feb. 17:
- **NOEM.ai Workshop: Speed-to-lead, automated** - NOEM.ai - Online - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Launch powerful no-code AI chatbots that handle customer support, lead conversion, onboarding, and more across your website, Shopify store, WhatsApp, and Zendesk (Free).
- Small Business Office Hours - Austin Public Library - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Little Walnut Creek Branch, 835 W Rundberg Ln, Austin - Bring your toughest “what do I do next?” business questions and get real answers + referrals to local resources that can unblock you fast (Free).
- **Home Services-Focused Networking Event** - NetworkingATX - 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM - ProSource Wholesale 250 Chula Hill Dr, Kyle - Join for a dynamic discussion with other driven owners who understand the challenges of running a trades business and are committed to helping each other win (Free).
- **Introverted Women Entrepreneurs Connecting + Community Open House** - Building Her Dream - Online - 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Meet like-minded introverted founders, share what you’re building, and connect in a way that feels natural, not forced (Free).
- **4 Steps to a Money Making Website** - Sprout Creative - Online - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Shift your website from something that just exists to something that actively supports your business goals (Free).
- **Practical AI for Teams and Small Businesses** - Ty Avnit - Capital Factory, 701 Brazos St, Austin - 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM - Learn how to use modern LLM tools effectively, along with three practical AI workflows you can set up in minutes and immediately apply—across teams, projects, or your own company (Free).
- **Create A Marketing Plan & Calendar** - Austin Economic Development - 5202 E Ben White Blvd suite 300b, Austin - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM - A hands-on workshop designed for small business owners and nonprofit professionals looking to jumpstart their marketing strategy. Develop a comprehensive marketing plan with a detailed content calendar (Paid).
- BizAid Business Orientation (In person at Library) - Austin Economic Development - 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM - Little Walnut Creek Branch, 835 W Rundberg Ln, Austin - A practical orientation to help you navigate the city/state/federal business landscape and avoid rookie mistakes before you spend time and money (Free).
- TVG x YC & SalesPatriot - Texas Venture Group - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - The University of Texas at Austin, Austin - Meet UT’s venture crowd and hear directly from a YC partner + defense founder on building in regulated markets—solid for students/founders exploring defense/dual-use (Paid).
- **FIESTA in February** - Founders, Investors, and ATX Newcomers - 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM - Capital Factory, 701 Brazos St, Austin - Progress deserves to be acknowledged. Both big milestones and small wins matter here. When you share your success, you give others hope and momentum. Share your Wins with like minded entrepreneurs (Free).
Wednesday, Feb. 18:
- **Rise & Thrive: Connecting Business Owners at Live Oak BNI** - Business Networking International - 7:45 AM to 9:15 AM - Waterloo Ice House Escarpment, 9600 Escarpment Blvd, Austin - Surround yourself with driven, like-minded professionals who are passionate about business growth and building lasting connections. Whether you’re an experienced entrepreneur or just starting your journey, you’ll find inspiration and opportunity (Free).
- **BXN Westlake Networking Luncheon** - BXN - 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Las Palomas Restaurant & Bar, 3201 Bee Caves Road, Austin - Connect with fellow professionals, foster business growth, and enjoy the interactive and referral-driven atmosphere of the group (Free).