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Network and connect to find your next employee, your next co-founder, or build your professional network! Work might be from 9-5, but business happens between 5-9. The Co-Founder Meetup by The tech^map is a forum for professionals to pitch their business, idea, startup, etc. to the community and gain valuable feedback. The audience is full of other entrepreneurs, developers, investors, and media.

To speed up the process for check-in, please go to the tech^map website to RSVP and Pay. Have your PayPal email (electronic or paper copy) when you arrive at the door. If you pay at the door, it will be $20.00.

Are you new to the Co-Founder meetup? Do you have a project in mind you are looking to get off the ground? Are you looking to find a job or join a great startup? Ready to get on stage and pitch?

Check out our awesome group that can help you navigate to find your next co-founder, employee, investor, or user! Mix and Mingle with others in the same boat. Enjoy a great night of pitches, networking, food, and beverages!

Looking to Pitch:

We would love to have you pitch at our meetup! We’ve had some great companies on stage. In order to present, click on the pitch and pay and fill out the form. Our community director will be in touch with additional information. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] and I’ll be happy to answer any questions. Each meetup will have 5 presentations that are 5 minutes in length with a 4 minute Q&A from the audience.

Support this group:

Ask us about our verified membership option and the perks! You can register and find out more by checking out this page. Looking to join our amazing list of sponsors? Check out more details on the tech^map website or email [email protected] for more information. Sponsorship start at $50/month!

Developers looking for a job:

If you are a software or hardware developer, or UX/UI designer interested in joining a cool startup, you can attend for FREE. Just send an e-mail to [email protected] with a link to your tech^map completed profile and we will get you RSVP'd.

January Meetup Details:

The U.S.immigration system is undergoing changes at a rapid pace and placing new hurdles in front of foreign professionals and tech companies. Join Immigration Attorney, Jason Finkelman for a lively and informative discussion on the visa options U.S. tech companies are utilizing to hire foreign talent. Jason will provide tips for navigating the current employment immigration landscape and what to expect for the upcoming H-1B visa season.

Jason Finkelman is an immigration Attorney working with domestic and foreign businesses, as well as international individuals in a variety of employment-based and family-based immigration matters. He assists U.S. and international companies, entrepreneurs, startups, investors, business-owners, executives, professionals, skilled workers, students, and families in obtaining employment visas, lawful permanent residence ("green cards") and U.S. citizenship. Jason provides immigration legal services to companies and individuals in every U.S. state and throughout the world. For more information, please visit

• Agenda:

6:30-7:00pm - Sign-in and socializing (Grab food a drinks)
7:00-7:10pm - Announcements, Sponsor notes
7:10-7:35pm - Keynote Speaker Q/A
7:35-8:30pm - Pitches / Q&A
8:30-9:00pm - Network, Network, Network
9:00pm - Until whenever. Go downstairs to the bar to network more.

We have colored dots! Make sure you find who you are looking for

RED: Talent (Developers, Designers)
GREEN: Investor (accredited)
BLUE: Entrepreneur
YELLOW: Media | Other

Please RSVP as space is limited!

Parking:

Parking is available in the OMNI/Austin Centre Garage after 6pm. Please bring your ticket to the front desk at Capital Factory to receive $5 parking. Please save both parking tickets to exit garage. Street parking (check signs for restrictions) is also available and free after 6pm on Mondays.

Capital Factory

https://www.meetup.com/CoFounder-Austin/events/245908954/

Type: Meetup

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