Accessibility in Tech

Capital Factory is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas, the number one state for startups in the U.S. Thousands of entrepreneurs, programmers and designers gather day and night, in-person and online for meetups, classes and coworking. With boots on the ground in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, we meet the best entrepreneurs in Texas and introduce them to investors, employees, mentors and customers. According to Pitchbook, Capital Factory has been the most active, early-stage investor in Texas since 2010.

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Capital Factory welcomes you to our 2nd Annual Accessibility in Tech Summit!

<h2>About this event</h2><p>We&#x27;re dedicated to increasing diversity in the tech community and making our coworking space an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and identities. </p><h3>This event will be IN-PERSON at Capital Factory in Austin!</h3><h3>📢  <a href="https://info.capitalfactory.com/accessibilityintech" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Event Page with Full Schedule, Speakers, HERE</a> 📢</h3><h3>WHO IS THE EVENT FOR?</h3><p>Disability leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and allies in tech who support and invest in diversity and inclusion. Join our new LinkedIn Group and start connecting with fellow entrepreneurs, tech professionals and more who will be attending the summit! Discuss takeaways, the session topics as well as future opportunities during and after the event!</p><p></p><h3>WHAT TO EXPECT</h3><p>Attendees can look forward to a keynote chat from a serial entrepreneur or investor, insightful discussion sessions, a startup showcase pitch competition, Epic Office Hour Roundtables, and panels on relevant topics facing the tech ecosystem.</p><p><strong>Event Schedule: </strong></p><p><strong>10:00am - 12:00pm</strong> Epic Office Hour Roundtables</p><p><strong>12:00pm - 12:45pm</strong> Kickoff Lunch &amp; Networking</p><p><strong>12:45pm - 1:00pm</strong> Opening Remarks </p><p><strong>1:00pm - 1:45pm</strong> Mission AstroAccess: Advancing Disability in Space with Zuby Onwuta, Eric  Shear, Dana Bolles, and Mary Cooper</p><p><strong>1:45pm - 2:30 </strong> Intro to Fundraising AMA with Elisa Sepulveda </p><p><strong>2:30 - 2:45 </strong>Networking Break</p><p><strong>2:45pm - 3:30pm</strong> Neurodiversity &amp; The Digital Divide with Dr. Anne Forrest, Sarah Cline and G.E. Loveless </p><p><strong>3:30pm - 4:30pm </strong>Startup Showcase </p><p><strong>4:30pm - 6:30pm</strong> Happy Hour with Knowbility <a href="https://knowbility.org/programs/accessu-2022" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">John Slatin AccessU 2022! </a></p><h3><a href="https://knowbility.org/programs/accessu-2022" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>WHAT ARE EPIC OFFICE HOURS?</h3><p>Consider it speed networking with entrepreneurs and mentors from our network. Some of the most successful entrepreneurs, top figures and investors will be here for lightning round mentor sessions with YOU! Applications now open - startup founders apply today!</p><p><strong>COVID-19 POLICY</strong></p><p>Recognizing that the COVID-19 landscape is changing rapidly, our best path is to continue working with both the City of Austin and Austin Public Health on our steps forward.</p><p>In order to ensure the safety of all guests, staff, and community partners we ask if you attend to be fully vaccinated. We encourage masks and consideration of fellow attendees. If you feel sick, or have been exposed to someone who sick, please stay home!</p>

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