Aziz Gilani’s Post

If you know a software startup in Texas, encourage them to apply to meet with VCs and mentors and to give their elevator pitch next week at our July Software Day at the Ion Houston, next week on Tuesday, July 9! Today's the last day for software startups to apply! Five of the most active Texas VC software investors will be on hand and on the panel discussion: Aziz Gilani (Mercury Fund), Eric Engineer (S3 Ventures), Rajiv Bala (Clutch VC), Cat Dizon (Active Capital), and Mike Marcantonio (LiveOak Ventures). Startups selected will have a chance to give their elevator pitch to 200+ investors and other attendees, plus have private meetings with investors and mentors. No cost to startups to participate. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/g3sVQvay The Ion Software Day is the premier monthly event in Houston for founders and investors, held monthly in partnership with the Mercury Fund. It is open to the public at no cost. After the panel discussion, all attendees are invited to network at the Ion's Second Draught (featuring local craft beers). RSVP in advance to attend here: https://lnkd.in/g-ukYMZS The Ion is a 270,000 sq. ft. hub of innovation and entrepreneurship in Houston, with programming powered by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship and supported by the Rice Office of Innovation. Thanks to the investors and mentors joining us next week!