Texas Venture Fest

Let’s get into the nitty-gritty of entrepreneurship and explore what it takes to succeed in today’s dynamic business landscape. Join us for an insightful event featuring a panel of industry experts and inspiring guest speakers who will share their experiences, challenges, and strategies for success!

“Continuous conversations on startups, tech and venture capital are essential because they not only fuel innovation but also build an ecosystem of trust and opportunity. By engaging consistently, we bridge the gap between potential and realization, turning aspirations into tangible progress and creating a fertile ground for future technological advancement."  

Laura P. Butler

        Great turnout at the Texas Venture Crawl event with enthusiastic participants diving into the nitty-gritty of entrepreneurship. Huge thanks to our moderator: University of Texas El Paso’s Assistant VP of Innovation, Michael Dalby, and panelists: Ecotone Fund Investor & CFO at Main Strike, Holly Trubowitsch and JJ Childress, Community Engagement Member at Microsoft Techsparks & Ecotone Fund Investor. 

        There were also guest speakers: Adriana Pulecio International Business and Trade Development Manager at the City of El Paso and Mia Romero, their Director of Advocacy for all their insightful contributions. Thank you to Minski for letting P21 use your space for our event!

Key takeaways were: 1) transparency is key, 2) coachable teams that solve problems attract investors, and 3) master your financials and market knowledge.

        Thank you to the Medical Center of the Americas Foundation, El Paso Chamber, Mike Loya Center for Innovation and Commerce for their collaboration and support in putting this Texas Venture Alliance Crawl together!