Innovation is critical to successfully competing in the global economy. And diversity is critical to unleashing even greater innovation! Capital Factory and Code2040 invite you to nurture and grow that diversity at our second Epic Office Hours for Greater Diversity . This open event is a focused effort to cultivate relationships amongst Austin's vibrant community of entrepreneurs.

Specifically, the goal of these Office Hours is to bring together a diverse group of high potential, high growth companies to meet with some of the most successful entrepreneurs, most active angel investors, most experienced lawyers, and most prominent venture capitalists from around the world in order to foster inclusion in our startup community.

Are you a startup founder?

Apply here for the opportunity to have 15 minute rotations to pitch your startup and get feedback. This does not guarentee you a spot, availability will depend on the number of mentors and companies that sign up. However, there are always last minute cancellations so it's worth putting yourself on the wait list if that is all that is left. You will be notified if your application has been accepted a few days before the event.

Are you a Mentor?

Apply here for the opportunity to have 15 minute coaching sessions with startups in which you will listen to pitches and provide feedback. This does not guarentee you a spot, availability will depend on the number of mentors and companies that sign up.

How does it work?

Register here on Eventbrite
During the event you will get 15 minutes with Mentors

How can you make the most of your 15 minutes?

Don't spend more than 5 minutes introducing yourself and explaining your business
Give short, concise answers to the Mentor's questions
If you're doing all the talking, you're not learning anything
Come prepared - research who you'd like to meet with on LinkedIn and write down questions in advance

Interested in learning more about Capital Factory?

Many Capital Factory Mentors available to meet with you and Capital Factory Staff members will be onsite to give a tour of our incredible facilities and answer questions.

Here are just a few of the wonderful mentors who have already committed to be host mentors for this event:

Marcos Cunha - You Roam

Preston James - Herb Kelleher Center for Entrepreneurship

Eric Gould Bear - MONKEYmedia, Inc

Bob Bridge - Southwest Angel Network Social Impact

John Raymond - Impact Lab

Brian Marshall - BCL of Texas

Jason Traff - Bisonwood

Rick Timmins - Central Texas Angel Network

Jason Freshly - The Fresh Idea Group

Wesley Okeke - Fruition Tech Labs

Matt Cohen - One Spot

Epic Office Hours for Greater Diversity in partnership with Google for Entrepreneurs and Code2040