Austin Conscious Connection for founders, leaders, and creatives - A²: Authentic Austin - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM - Austin, TX - If you want deeper connections than small talk, this blends guided meditation with facilitated circles so you actually meet people in a meaningful way (Free).
AI Mastermind - AI in Education Mastermind - 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM - Magellan International School K-12 Campus, 7501 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX - A casual mastermind-style session to swap ideas and learn what other builders are doing in AI right now. Great for making a few higher-quality connections (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. 10:
**Scrappy Startups Meetup** - Scrappy Startups - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - 701 Brazos St, Austin, TX - A new monthly session for current and aspiring founders all over Austin. Each session focuses on practical, real-world tactics around building early, staying lean, and making smart financial decisions for you and your business (Free).
**How do I raise money for my real estate project and avoid legal landmines?** - Hays County Commercial Real Estate Opportunities Group - 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM - Buda Welcome Center, 303 Main St, Buda, TX - Join for a talk by a seasoned commercial real estate and transactional attorney who advises developers and investors nationwide on syndications, capital raises, acquisitions, leasing, and financing (Free).
**Let's Talk Business - Austin** - Michelle D - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM - Radio Coffee & Beer, 4204 Manchaca Road, Austin, TX - Fun, networking, and real conversation (Free).
NIA Anderson Mill - NetworkingATX - 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM - la Madeleine, 14028 US-183 Suite 210 Ste 210, Austin, TX - Connect, share ideas, and build valuable relationships in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere (Free).
**Jobs-to-Be-Done in the Age of AI** - ProductTank Austin - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Productside @ Victory Plaza, 5209 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX - Explore the Jobs-to-Be-Done (JTBD) framework: a powerful way to understand what customers truly need and why they “hire” products or services to get the job done (Free).
**Dinner with Entrepreneurs | Austin (Gold Tier Edition)** - Ermantourage - 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM - East 6th Street - A cozy dinner with entrepreneurs to network + share experiences! This is for more established entrepreneurs (Paid).
UT BME Evening Mixer - UT Biomedical Engineering - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Biomedical Engineering Building, Austin, TX - Great room for healthtech/medtech networking—students meet industry leaders, and professionals meet emerging talent for internships or full-time roles (Free).
Perfecting the Pitch: How to Communicate Your Start-Up’s Value - Global Sustainability Leadership Institute - 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM - Robert B. Rowling Hall (UT McCombs) RRH 3.310, 300 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin - Learn how to make your startup’s value click fast. Ideal if you’re fundraising, selling, or pitching partners and need sharper messaging (Free).
Creatives & Tech Speed Networking - Reuneo Match Networking - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Capital Factory, 701 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701 - Structured matchmaking + speed networking so you actually talk to the right people, followed by founder pitches and open networking (Free).