We are already working on an amazing lineup of sessions and speakers for 2022. Stay tuned until August of 2022 for new sessions to be added.
Women Entrepreneurs: Your Mind, Your Health, and Your Business
Tarrant County College - Trinity River Campus 300 Trinity Campus Circle, Fort Worth, TXRegistration Required Paid Session As women entrepreneurs, we manage a multitude of tasks daily; to lead and encourage our teams, provide support and guidance, make difficult decisions, and overcome challenges and hurdles. Mental health is a part of our overall health. Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed affects all aspects of our lives, including the...
2021 Kickoff Party
Tarrant County College - Trinity River Campus 300 Trinity Campus Circle, Fort Worth, TXRegister Now On Brushfire Join us for the fourth annual GEW Fort Worth kickoff party at the beautiful TCC Trinity River Campus. This is your chance to get the scoop on what's happening during the week of GEW and network with attendees. Local DJ Asa Base will spin party tunes and cultivate a celebratory vibe...
GEW Fort Worth Basecamp Grand Opening
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Join the Global Entrepreneurship Week Fort Worth Lead Organizers in opening remarks of the biggest celebration of entrepreneurs in the year! Get to know the volunteers who put GEW Fort Worth together and have Q&A on upcoming sessions throughout the week. Everyone is invited to participate! See below for parking information....
Incorporation for Startups: What you Need to Know
Legal Cafe 114 Main Street, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire What does the incorporation process for a startup look like? In this discussion you will learn what legal entity your startup should be, where it should be incorporated, how you should structure your company, and what documents accompany the process. Speakers
Startup Funeral Series: Ab Deweese & Hepius Equipment
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire 80% of startups fail in the first 5 years. But…that's okay. Failure is a learning opportunity. And Fort Worth startups are not immune. Learn from the entrepreneurs who failed and how to avoid their mistakes and how to make your business successful. Listen to the story about Hepius Equipment and hear...
Opportunities in AI
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Artificial Intelligence is changing how we interact with technology. What are the entrepreneurial trends and challenges in AI today? How can startups benefit from this technology if it isn't their core focus? Join Steve Steinberg and Adam Hofmann, co-founders of Responsum AI, a productivity assistant for sales teams. They will discuss...
Lunch & Learn Activity: Who is Playing In Your Sandbox
North Texas Entrepreneur Education & Training Center 5555 Rufe Snow Drive, North Richland Hills, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire This fall, Texas Women University & NTEETC started the Women Entrepreneurship Leadership Forum Cohort. The WELF Cohort is a dynamic opportunity to work alongside women business owners in Texas. According to the State of Women-Owned Businesses report, in 2019, American women started an average of 1,817 new businesses per day between...
Artificial Intelligence Meetup
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Interested in entrepreneurial opportunities in AI? Join other innovators to discuss all things technology! Network and collaborate about innovation in artificial intelligence and find out how you can get plugged into the AI scene!
Blockchain 101
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Don't know where to begin with cryptocurrency? Hear from the experts, Les Kreis and Lee Bratcher, about what opportunities exist in crypto right now. Then stay tuned for a networking meetup to discuss all things crypto! Speakers
The Founder’s Toolkit: Contract Basics for Business Owners
Virtual - BrushfireRegister Now On Brushfire In this session we will talk about basic contract types, what each type is used for, and some common provisions and topics that each type of contract should address. Some contracts that will be discussed include NDAs, Employment/Contractor Agreements, and Intellectual Property Assignments. This session will be live-streamed in a group...
Cryptocurrency Meetup
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Meet and connect with other innovators interested in cryptocurrency! Check out the preceding Opportunities in Cryptocurrency session and then jump over to network and discuss all things cryptocurrency and Block Chain.
Connecting Our Ecosystem: How SourceLink Gets It Done
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Join Sparkyard's Marco Johnson as he interviews the founder of SourceLink, Maria Meyers. Dive into an enlighting conversation of how connect the entrepreneurial ecosystem and how to foster a nurturing environment for startups through SourceLink and their affiliates. Speakers
What Can Fort Worth Learn from Kansas City
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Join founder of SourceLink, Maria Meyers, and Innovate Fort Worth's podcast host, Cameron Cushman, as they dive in deep to what made Kansas City a hot bed of entrepreneurial activity. They will also discuss what Fort Worth can do to stimulate startup activity in their own city and how to assist...
Beautiful Certified Gems, a business from a student entrepreneur
Business Accelerator at Texas Wesleyan University, 3106 East Rosedale Street, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Hear the story of an international student-athlete from France and his journey in the USA as an entrepreneur. Learn about time management, network-building via social media platforms, and navigating e-commerce. Speakers
How to Increase Entrepreneurship in DFW
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Serial entrepreneur and chairman of the Board of The Dallas Entrepreneurship Center (DEC) Trey Bowles discusses the collaboration between Dallas, Fort Worth, and all the cities in between to build a strong, robust entrepreneurial mega-ecosystem in the DFW metroplex. Speakers
MIZ Flights & Bites hosted by Hillwood & Perot Jain
Register Now On Brushfire Connect and collaborate with like-minded industry leaders, forward-thinkers, and fellow innovators! Join us for this exclusive MIZ Flights & Bites Happy Hour hosted by Hillwood and Perot Jain – partners and thought-leaders in the mobility entrepreneurial space. Perot Jain is an early stage venture capital firm committed to partnering with bold...
Build Your Fort Worth: Workforce
Fort Worth ISD Teaching and Learning Center 1050 Bridgewood Dr., Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Join FWC for Build Your Fort Worth: Workforce symposium presented by Capital Bank on November 9th from 8 AM - 12 PM. Get ready to learn and engage in discussions that drive the workforce ecosystem in the Fort Worth Community. This event will feature four panelist conversations on Measuring the Workforce...
Refining Your Brand’s Voice
Jack Morton Business Accelerator 3114 E Rosedale St, Fort WorthRegister Now On Brushfire A brand messaging workshop for small businesses that want to be heard, learn how to refine your brand's messaging. Guided by an SEO copywriter who is known for helping creatives book clients with effective brand messaging, you'll learn the value of a stand-out voice, and how to define the tone that...
Are We In a Small Business Recession?
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Join startup expert Maria Meyers in the discussion of what happens after COVID-19. Historically recessions are driven by losses with large corporations. Has COVID produced the first small business led recession? How did we get here and how do we support our small businesses to get back on their feet to...
Go from Idea to Action Workshop
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Do you know what your customer wants? Join this live-facilitated, interactive workshop to test and refine your business idea using lean startup methods. Whether you're wanting to start a side hustle or launch a full-scale business, you'll leave with clear next steps that lead to success. Plus, you'll meet really cool...
Seed Round 101: Raising Your First Round of Funding
Legal Cafe 114 Main Street, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Thinking about raising your first round of financing? Then you do not want to miss this event. Join Andrew Kussmaul, a local startup attorney, as he discusses everything a founder needs to know about this all important round of financing. Speakers
Patents, Trademarks, and a Cup of Joe
Legal Cafe 114 Main Street, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire "Patents, trademarks, copyrights.” We’ve all heard the terms, and in many cases, we’ve all heard the terms applied incorrectly! Intellectual property attorneys Joseph F. Cleveland, Jr. and Lee B. Hunt are Fort Worth-based attorneys at the firm of Brackett & Ellis, P.C., and they are here to resolve the confusion. Their...
The State of Entrepreneurship in Fort Worth
The Ashton Depot 1501 Jones St, Fort Worth, TXInvite Only Event The State of Entrepreneurship addresses local community leaders and entrepreneurs of entrepreneurship in Fort Worth. Hosted by HSC Next, State of Entrepreneurship highlights pressing data of the local economy, interesting case studies to improve the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and lends the mic to nationally renowned keynote speaker and co-author of The Startup Community...
Identity & Destiny: Doing Business in your God-Given Sweet Spot
North Texas Entrepreneur Education & Training Center 5555 Rufe Snow Drive, North Richland Hills, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Know God has a plan but struggling to figure it out? Have you ever felt your search for fulfillment was going nowhere? Like no matter what you’ve done, it’s never clear? Like there is something inside just waiting to be set free? Like you are going to come to the end...
How Do Innovations in Sexual Wellness Heal Us in a Post-Pandemic World?
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire From innovative vibrators to tantric energy healing and gender-inclusive therapy, our panel of local entrepreneurs discuss how they started their businesses to meet a growing need for pleasure and sexual healing. Speakers
What Can Fort Worth Learn From Omaha?
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Tom Chapman is the man to know in Omaha, Nebraska, and he is here to share Omaha's startup secret success. Moderated by North Texas Entrepreneurial Education & Training Center's Darlisa Diltz. Speakers
Opportunities in Electrification
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Join the two leading innovators in electrification who are trying to "electrify" Fort Worth, and soon, the World. Meet Brad Hunstable, co-founder of Linear Labs, and Farukh Aslam, owner of The Sinclair Hotel and founder of Sinclair Digital. Moderated by Joseph Horn, listen to these local entrepreneurs why Fort Worth is...
Networking Happy Hour: In-Person @ Backlot Studio
Backlot Studio 329 South Main St., Fort Worth, TXRegister Now On Brushfire Join Backlot Studios for an in-person happy hour to celebrate entrepreneurship in Fort Worth! We will be serving up local craft beer, giving tours of the studio, and interviewing local business leaders and entrepreneurs. Stop by from 4-7pm to make connections and have a good time! Speakers
How to Measure Your Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Tom Chapman from Chapman & Co. is teaching the community on how to understand your entrepreneurial ecosystem through data. As an expert in ecosystem building and a startup consultant, Chapman covers what metrics are important to understand startups in your community. Speakers
Electrification Meetup
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Following the Opportunities in Electrification session, meet with Brad Hunstable, Farukh Aslam, and Joseph Horn about electrification and astounding entrepreneurial potential in this rapidly growing sector. Join the conversation on alternative energy and sustainability in Fort Worth and the World. Speakers
Near Southside, Inc.’s Monthly Networking Breakfast
Everly Plaza 1801 8th Avenue, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire GEW FW delivers an exclusive opportunity for attendees to join this popular monthly gathering of entrepreneurs from Fort Worth's eclectic and rapidly growing Near Southside. Near Southside, Inc. is the nonprofit economic and community development group leading the continued revitalization of this state-designated cultural district located just south of Downtown. NSI's...
1 Million Cups NE Tarrant County
The Center NTX Flexible Workspace 5555 Rufe Snow Drive, Suite 300, North Richland Hills, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Every week, entrepreneurs present business ideas to the local community and learn how those around them can support their business in it's growth. This week, we will hear from The Center NTX and receive a tour of the new flexible workspace opening in North Richland Hills Texas. Speakers
Gamification in the Workplace
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Turn work into a game! Arcade is a new productivity concept that turns your data & KPI into team building games designed to motivate employee engagement across your organization. Meet David Cherrie, the founder & CEO of Arcade, and hear his experience on how the workplace is becoming increasingly gamified. Speakers...
Taking care of your finances: beginning, middle, and exit
Palmwood Event Center 640 Taylor St., Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire A dynamic panel of women from Frost Bank, speaking on all points of financial importance throughout each stage of the life of your business. Forming a banking relationshipInvesting in yourself, planning for retirementExit strategy and succession planning Speakers
Students and Startups
Martin University Center at Texas Wesleyan University 1201 Wesleyan St, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire A celebratory event that celebrates entrepreneurs, highlights those on the east side and provides overall wellness activities for entrepreneurs. Students from TXWes and FWISD present to engage with entrepreneurs. Speakers
Breaking Down Barriers: Developing a More Inclusive Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Tarrant County College - Trinity River Campus 300 Trinity Campus Circle, Fort Worth, TXRegister Now On Brushfire Inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems don't come naturally. As barriers based on race and gender persist and impacts of COVID-19 unfold, creating a united front of support is more important than ever. If you're leading entrepreneurial programs, initiatives or partnerships, this is the session for you. The panel hosted by Lourdes Ramboa, Entrepreneurship...
Startup Funeral Series: Carolyn Phillips & Alchemy Pops
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire 80% of startups fail in the first 5 years. But…that's okay. Failure is a learning opportunity. And Fort Worth startups are not immune. Learn from the entrepreneurs who failed and how to avoid their mistakes and how to make your business successful. Listen to Carolyn Phillips’ lessons and hear the “sweet”...
Women’s Business Summit
Tarrant County College - Trinity River Campus 300 Trinity Campus Circle, Fort Worth, TXRegister Here This session features a panel of women entrepreneurs along with key experts discussing topics that all women entrepreneurs need to know about. Brought to you by the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce, and JP Morgan Chase! - Small Business Finance and Funding- The Legal...
Startup Funeral Series: Councilman Michael Crain & MidiCi
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire 80% of startups fail in the first 5 years. But…that's okay. Failure is a learning opportunity. And Fort Worth startups are not immune. Learn from the entrepreneurs who failed and how to avoid their mistakes and how to make your business successful. Hear Fort Worth City Councilman Michael Crain's lessons from...
The Center NTX Ribbon Cutting
North Texas Entrepreneur Education & Training Center 5555 Rufe Snow Drive, North Richland Hills, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Join us for an exciting time of ecosystem building, networking and celebration for the official opening of The Center NTNX, a flexible work and meeting space to the North Richland Hills Community. Be our guest as we hear from community stakeholders, leaders and constituents as we welcome the 1st of its...
A Starter’s Guide to Digital Marketing: How to Boost Your Brand’s Presence on the Web
Martin University Center at Texas Wesleyan University 1201 Wesleyan St, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Social media, email, Google Ads — we’re inundated with marketing every day. How can you cut through all the advertising noise on the internet? In this presentation, you’ll learn the basics of various digital marketing channels and why a multi-channel approach is key. Speakers
How to Sell Your Business: Begin With the End in Mind
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Entrepreneurs make many decisions when staring their company that can have long term effects. Learn from an expert on selling companies on how to avoid mistakes that can hamper your ability to exit. George Coultress, from Western Commerce Group, will discuss how to make sure your companies starts with the end...
Supporting Fort Worth’s Innovation Ecosystem
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Fort Worth's growing community of innovators is a reflection of the trailblazing spirit that makes our city so unique. This panel discussion will showcase the different ways that Fort Worth is currently supporting and encouraging innovation in the city, and where we're headed in the near future — from start-up incubator...
How to Make $$$ Off Your Podcast
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Everyone has a podcast nowadays, but are they profiting from it? Learn how to make your podcast generate revenue for you by joining Rob Upchurch and Anthony Savelli in this conversation about monetizing your podcast. Speakers
Ask the Expert! What You Should Know About Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, and Trade Secrets
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Want to learn how to share your creative ideas and knowledge at venture capital pitches without losing your intellectual property? Want to learn how to build a strong brand for your business? Curious about the top 5 intellectual property questions that a patent attorney is asked by business owners? How can...
Fort Worth Podcast Meetup
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Do you love podcasts? Meet your favorite local podcast hosts all in one spot! The Fort Worth Podcast Meetup is a chance for you to meet other podcast fans and get a chance to talk to your favorite local podcast hosts. Speakers
GEW Arlington Happy Hour & Coworking Open House
Union Worx Coworking 500 E. Division St., Arlington, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Come unwind with Startup Colleagues and Champions and Meet new Friends at the greatness of Legal Draft in Arlington after a great day of GEW Sessions! Union Worx Coworking (right across the street) will have snacks for all and be giving tours of their fantastic Coworking Space!
Open House & Mixer
Accelerate DFW 1150 South Freeway #600, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire AccelerateDFW invites all entrepreneurs and small business owners to an Open House to visit our Foundation Headquarters. Our staff, entrepreneur community and board would love to get to know you and show you our free event spaces, office spaces and coworking spaces that are available for entrepreneurs and small businesses in...
What’s the Future of Your Business After COVID?
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire The pandemic affected everyone, especially our local businesses. HSC Next presents What's the Future of Your Business After COVID with health experts, David Farmer and Dr. Jeff Beeson. Learn how we can emerge from the pandemic through a lens of mental health and entrepreneurship. Speakers
Bay Area VC firm on how to build a great company
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now on Brushfire Come hear Bandwidth (BAND) co-founder and Sovereign's Capital VC Firm co-founder, Henry Kaestner, speak about his story of entrepreneurship, overcoming obstacles, going public, and then investing back in founders and equipping them for the journey. Speakers
Important Terms in a Term Sheet
Legal Cafe 114 Main Street, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Thinking about raising your first round of financing? Then you do not want to miss this event. Join Receiving a term sheet is a big deal for any founder. However, it is important that you understand what those terms mean. Andrew Kussmaul, a local startup attorney, will cover some of the...
Bitcoin Mining: Is there a Future in Fort Worth?
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Join Les Kreis from Steelhead Capital Management and Lee Bratcher from the Texas Blockchain Council as they discuss the basics of cryptocurrency mining and the potential opportunity of Fort Worth becoming a future crypto mining center. Speakers
Meetup with Henry Kaestner, VC & Investor
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Henry Kaestner, co-founder of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor Ministries, and has been a catalyst behind both movements. He and his team seek to serve faith driven investors, funds, partners, advisors, and entrepreneurs through content and community. Meet with him and network! Speakers
HSC Community Electronics Recycling Event
UNTHSC Parking Lot 7 1028 Haskell Street, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire On November 11th, HSC Sustainability of UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth is hosting a FREE electronic recycling event with paper shredding, clothing donation and more. Drop off items between 12pm-3pm at 1028 Haskell Street (Parking Lot 7) Fort Worth, TX 76107. Unfortunately we will not accept items before or...
Raising Early Stage Capital in Biotech
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Raising capital is hard…raising capital in biotech is especially hard. Join these two biotech founders who have successfully raised capital and share their secrets to obtaining funding for their biotech ventures. Meet CEO Nitin Joshi, PhD from CAGEBio and business advisor, Ranjan Misera, PhD from AyuVis, discuss how to raise the...
Startup Funeral: Z’s Cafe & Carlo Capua
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire 80% of startups fail in the first 5 years. But…that's okay. Failure is a learning opportunity. And Fort Worth startups are not immune. Learn from the entrepreneurs who failed and how to avoid their mistakes and how to make your business successful. Join Carlo Capua as he talks about the difficult...
What do Race Cars and Star Wars have in common?
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire The answer is in this segment is Samantha Garbarino, who is an expert in sustainable architecture and also a fan of Formula 1 Racing! She will discuss how many innovative technologies emerge from this enduring, racing competition to fuel safety and sustainability in our society. An international architect who also worked...
How to Launch a Biotech Company
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Two expert founders in the biotech space, Jerry Boonyaratanakornkit and Richie Petronis, discuss their experience as founders of Exact Diagnostics. Started in 2015 and incubated at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, they have rich experience in how to start a successful biotech company and how...
Why Your Brand Needs a Podcast (and How to Make One)
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Freelance podcast producer Rob Upchurch (Innovate Fort Worth, Good Morning, HR, Liquidation Preference) explains why brands should incorporate podcasts into their marketing and communications efforts. Topics will include "What is a podcast?", "Why should I have one?", and "How can I get started?". Speakers
Yard Party: A Monthly Happy Hour with Sparkyard
The Bearded Lady 300 S. Main St., Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire If you are an entrepreneur in DFW, we invite you to Yard Party! But...what is Yard Party? This is a happy hour to welcome new entrepreneurs to the startup scene and a space to connect with other entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders. Get to know what resources are available for you and...
LIVE Innovate Fort Worth Podcast with Chris Powers
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Innovate Fort Worth is recording their first LIVE podcast. Join a live audience and hear the interview between Cameron Cushman and Chris Powers, founder of Fort Capital and host of the podcast, The Fort. Then join in the FIRST Innovate Fort Worth podcast meetup right afterwards featuring podcast hosts from our...
Innovate Fort Worth Meetup
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Do you love podcasts? Join former guests and fans of the Innovate Fort Worth podcast with host, Cameron Cushman, and digital editor, Rob Upchurch of RobMakesPods Productions.
Mayor’s International Dinner & Global Awards
River Ranch 500 NE 23rd St., Fort Worth, TexasMore Info at Sister Cities One of our most anticipated annual events, the Mayor’s International Dinner is made possible by the generosity of our Members Circle of Giving and provides funds to promote Fort Worth globally and enrich our community through international education, exchange and commerce. The Global Awards honor businesses, individuals and organizations that...
Coffee with a banker presented by Frost Bank
Branch and Bird 640 Taylor St., Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Do you have questions about banking, finances, access to capital? Come have coffee and chat with a couple of our bankers about questions you may have. Speakers
2021 Entrepreneur and Investor Forum hosted by Faith Driven Network DFW
Globe Life Field 734 Stadium Drive, Arlington, TXRegister Now On Eventbrite Paid Session We are excited to announce the 2021 GEW Entrepreneur and Investor Forum hosted by Faith Driven Network – DFW to be held on November 12th at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. This daylong event is designed to attract and unite 500+ faith driven leaders from all walks of...
Faith Driven Entrepreneur: Morning Keynote – The Founders of Camp Gladiator and their Faith Driven Story
Globe Life Field 734 Stadium Drive, Arlington, TXRegister on Eventbrite Paid Session Jeff Davidson, alongside his wife Ally, is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Camp Gladiator - one of the fastest growing fitness companies in the United States. Camp Gladiator was created after Jeff & Ally participated on the NBC show American Gladiators in 2008 and has grown to over 1,000 team...
Faith Driven Entrepreneur: Panel 1 – Ecosystem Panel
Globe Life Field 734 Stadium Drive, Arlington, TXRegister on Eventbrite Paid Session Panelists will discuss the current state of the ecosystem in DFW, how it is rapidly evolving, and what they see for the future. They will also share their stories and provide examples of why faith and love are fundamental ingredients in a healthy, robust, and thriving ecosystem of faith driven...
Not Your Grandparents’ Farm: Global Innovations in Agriculture
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Join Vlad Konovalchuk as he talks about his company BRIDGES, a Ukrainian firm that specializes in international agriculture. Specifically BRIDGES organizes study tours for large-scale Ukraine farmers to the US and other countries. They also bring international agricultural subject matter experts to Ukraine to share knowledge and practices. A major aspect...
iOS Mobile App Founder’s Round Table
Avoca Coffee Roasters 1311 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Are you founding, marketing or developing your own mobile app? Perfect, same here! Come meet up with fellow DFW mobile app founders to share best practices, challenges and solutions. The goal for this gathering is to bring together those who are building their businesses in the mobile ecosystem and to discuss...
What Fort Worth Can Learn from Peoria
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Join nationally recognized ecosystem builder and recent DFW transplant, Jake Hamann, as he shares his stories about launching, growing, and exiting the entrepreneurial and startup ecosystem in Peoria, Illinois. Speakers
Four Breakthroughs To Growth
North Texas Entrepreneur Education & Training Center 5555 Rufe Snow Drive, North Richland Hills, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Once you have revenue and you are building your team, the focus points are Addressable Market, Organizational, Operational and Differentiation. This session will discuss how to think about these four areas and the best solutions for your business. Speakers
Faith Driven Entrepreneur: Panel 2 – Investor Panel
Globe Life Field 734 Stadium Drive, Arlington, TXRegister on Eventbrite Paid Session Panelists will discuss the current state of investing in DFW, how it is rapidly evolving, and what they see for the future. They will also share their stories and provide examples of why faith and love are fundamental ingredients in a healthy, robust, and thriving ecosystem of faith driven entrepreneurs...
Biblical Entrepreneurship 12 Principles of God’s Economy
North Texas Entrepreneur Education & Training Center 5555 Rufe Snow Drive, North Richland Hills, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Economics is the management of scarce resources, but when viewed from a biblical perspective, we discover that resources are not so scarce after all, but rather they are abundant if you apply the appropriate principles. This seminar will help you uncover the economic principles that will enable you to tap into...
Startups at HSC: What the Health Science Center can offer your new biotech venture, through the eyes of two resident start-ups
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Two local startups, ENTvantage Diagnostics and Kinetiq Therapeutics, utilize the resources offered by the University of North Texas Health Science Center to help new biotech ventures succeed. Hear from Dr. Oriana Hawkins and Dr. Mingju Cao as they talk with Dr. Katrina Gordon about the HSC resources they have found helpful...
Faith Driven Entrepreneur: Luncheon Keynote with Renji Bijoy
Globe Life Field 734 Stadium Drive, Arlington, TXRegister on Eventbrite Paid Session Renji Bijoy, the founder of Immersed, a TechStars startup that partnered with Facebook, HTC, & Microsoft to build VR Offices, which has raised $12M to date. Renji is part of 2021’s Forbes 30 Under 30, received a Master’s degree from Georgia Tech (#3 Computer Science graduate school in the US)...
Back from Burnout: The Impact of Entrepreneurship on Mental Health
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire In 2021 it is no secret that mental health is one of the most essential aspects of a person’s life. This is even more true for entrepreneurs and employees, as the stresses of building a business can quickly become too much without the proper strategies to fight back. The pressures of...
Managing Your Time, Yourself, and Your Business
Legal Cafe 114 Main Street, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire What does it look like to bring your best ‘self’ to work consistently despite external or internal conflicts? MANAGING TIME:Choice managementPrioritizing workStaying on mission or getting into a ‘flow’Avoiding burnoutPeople to invite into your life people to avoid MANAGING YOURSELF:Are your thoughts self-limiting or self-compassionate?Are you able to harness your best...
Faith Driven Entrepreneur: Panel 3 – Entrepreneur Panel
Globe Life Field 734 Stadium Drive, Arlington, TXRegister on Eventbrite Paid Session Panelists will discuss the current state of Entrepreneurship in DFW, how it is rapidly evolving, and what they see for the future. They will also share their stories and provide examples of why faith and love are fundamental ingredients in a healthy, robust, and thriving ecosystem of faith driven entrepreneurs...
Faith Driven Entrepreneur: Breakout Sessions
Globe Life Field 734 Stadium Drive, Arlington, TXRegister on Eventbrite Paid Session Introduction to breakout sessions and challenge for everyone present to engage the sessions and the people in them in order to find your community and the knowledge and resources required to meet your needs. Plug into the Faith-based Network and learn more about Money, Growth, Hiring, Mental Health, Local groups...
Designing for Wellness: Innovations that Transform Our Spaces in a Post Covid World
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Is wellness design a trend or here to stay? Our panel of design experts discuss how they consider mental, physical and spiritual health needs in creating spaces with wellness in mind. Speakers
Decolonizing Mental Health: Exploring Traditional Healing Modalities With Western Medicine
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire What do horses, mushrooms, and sex have to do with mental health? Join us for a healing From Ayurveda to Ahuysasca, this panel investigates how non-Western healing practices can work hand in hand with modern medicine to create a nuanced and comprehensive approach to mental health. The panel features a diverse...
Beyond Yoga: Creative Wellness Bazaar + Immersive Experience
Basecamp at The University of North Texas Health Science Center 550 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire What do horses, mushrooms, and sex have to do with mental health? Join us for a healing ceremony and immersive bazaar featuring entrepreneurs who turned their unique passions into innovative wellness ventures. Speakers
Faith Driven Entrepreneur: Afternoon Keynote with Dee Labriola
Globe Life Field 734 Stadium Drive, Arlington, TXRegister on Eventbrite Paid Session Dee Labriola of Turas Group will give the Afternoon Keynote on Living out a Theology of Work: Integrating your Faith and Work. She will place our daily work, our role as leaders in the marketplace, and God’s call on our lives into Biblical perspective. She will equip the audience of...
GEW Closing Party Happy Hour @ The Legal Cafe
Legal Cafe 114 Main Street, Fort Worth, TexasRegister Now On Brushfire Join fellow entrepreneurs and GEW FW speakers for the Business & Brews closing party happy hour at The Legal Café. Free beer and wine will be served from 4pm-7pm. The Legal Café is located in Downtown Fort Worth, one block from the old courthouse at 114 Main Street. Don’t miss this...
Faith Driven Entrepreneur: Networking Happy Hour
Globe Life Field 734 Stadium Drive, Arlington, TXRegister on Eventbrite Paid Session Wrap up the day with us, meet new friends and expand your Kingdom Relationships! 2021 Entrepreneur and Investor Forum We are excited to announce the 2021 GEW Entrepreneur and Investor Forum hosted by Faith Driven Network – DFW to be held on November 12th at Globe Life Field in Arlington,...