It’s the beginning of the month, and that means it’s time for another edition of the Top 5 Events in Houston this month. Even though we have Thanksgiving, there is still no shortage of great things to do. Let’s #startsomething.
5. Open Source Licenses
Come listen to me, Ben Ochoa, speak about Open Source Licensing on Nov. 7 at Start.
- What: Learn the ins and outs of open source licenses for all your software projects
- When: 6:30 PM, Thursday, November 7, 2013
- Where: Start Houston, 1121 Delano St., Houston, TX (map)
- Sign-up: Meetup.com
4. Civic Tech Startups and Gov’t Permits
Jeff Reichman and Bruce Haupt are creating some great collaborations between Houston’s city government and the tech community. Come see what they’re up to November 13th at Platform Houston.
- What: Discuss government permitting for startups and creating public-private partnerships
- When: 6:30 PM, Wednesday, November 13, 2013
- Where: Platform Houston, 5504 Morningside Drive, Houston, TX (map)
- Sign-up: Meetup.com
3. Techstreet Houston
Techstreet Houston will showcase Houston’s smarter, techier side this November 20th at the George R. Brown.
- What: Houston’s premier technology networking event
- When: All Day, Wednesday, November 20, 2013
- Where: George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX (map)
- Learn More: TechStreetHouston.com
2. Venture Deals, Mergers and Acquisitions
Enventure’s event on biotech licensing at the BRC was a blowout success. I imagine their upcoming talk on Venture Funding on November 14th will be equally interesting.
- What: Learn how to raise venture capital, value your startup, and create an exit strategy
- When: 6:30 PM, Thursday, November 14, 2013
- Where: Bioscience Research Collaborative, Rice University, (map)
- Sign-up: Meetup.com
1. Startup Weekend
Startup Weekend is November 15-17. Come learn about startups and meet some great people too.
- What: Form a team and start a business over a weekend, prizes to the winners
- When: Friday, November 15-Sunday, November 17, 2013
- Where: Houston Technology Center, 410 Pierce Street, Houston TX (map)
- Learn More: Houston.StartupWeekend.org
Are there other events going on that I missed? Please post them in the comments below.
