SWAN's POC (People of Color) Affinity Group will host an in-person happy hour for group members to gather for a little summer fun. Gather inside Hold Out Brewing at our specially-reserved tables for some cool drinks, delicious appetizers, and fun conversation. Please reach out to SWAN Administrative Director Jenny Dielmann-Garcia at jenny.dielmann-garcia@swanimpact.org with any questions.
The economy is worrisome. How should you think about angel investing in the next 12 months? We have been here before. There was the dot.com bust in 2001 and the housing crash in 2008. What investing lessons were learned from those down cycles, and how can those lessons inform your near-term investment decisions? Please join […]
MassChallenge will host a monthly morning round table coffee session at Codependent Coffee located in downtown Austin through December. These gatherings will be held on the first Thursday of every month from 8:30-9:30 a.m. CT. Dates for the fall gatherings: September 1 October 6 November 3 December 1 Check the link HERE to register for […]
Help Us Make a Greater Impact via North Texas Giving Day! Communities Foundation's annual North Texas Giving Day, the largest community-wide giving event in the nation, is scheduled this year for September 22, 2022. SWAN Impact Network will be participating in the event and raising funds to further our mission of supporting under-represented entrepreneurs and […]
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, SWAN's POC (People of Color) Affinity Group is pleased to welcome CEO and Co-Founder of Flash Parking, Juan Rodriguez, as the speaker on our October 5th webinar. Rodriguez will discuss his entrepreneurial journey in the founding of FlashParking, as well as some of the challenges he sees that Hispanic […]
MassChallenge will host a monthly morning round table coffee session at Codependent Coffee located in downtown Austin through December. These gatherings will be held on the first Thursday of every month from 8:30-9:30 a.m. CT. Dates for the fall gatherings: October 6 November 3 December 1 Check the link HERE to register for the date […]
On November 3rd, MassChallenge will host a morning round table coffee session at Codependent Coffee located in downtown Austin, and from 8:30-9:30 a.m. CT. Check the link HERE to register for the date (or dates) you would like to attend. Founders, MC alumni, Experts, Partners, and SWAN members are invited to connect, learn, and exchange […]
Austin has a thriving social-impact community: 6,000 non-profits registered in Travis County, at least four impact accelerators, strong support in our universities, an impact angel network, a city government that cares about impact, impact co-working spaces, and impact support organizations . . . Wow! Please join us for a special opportunity to immerse yourself in the local […]
Grab your favorite beverage and join us on November 10th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. CT for this opportunity for SWAN Impact Network Associate members to connect and celebrate the group's accomplishments and contributions for 2022. This virtual happy hour will include highlights for the year and more information on what's coming up in 2023. We look […]
Save the Date for Giving Tuesday! This year, we invite you to join SWAN on November 29 for the worldwide giving movement called GivingTuesday, an annual global day of giving that takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Our goal is to raise $5,000. At SWAN Impact Network, we believe that supporting early-stage companies who are […]
Thank you to all who planned on attending Steve Case's visit to Dallas. Unfortunately, due to weather conditions, the event will be postponed to a later date. We will reach out in the coming days with the new event date. In the meantime, stay safe and warm! Thank you.
Steve Case, a founder of AOL and Revolution Start-Up, is coming to Dallas on February 2nd for two special events, and SWAN will be part of the big day. Special thanks to our Impact Sponsor, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, for making this possible. First, SWAN was asked to partner with Lyda Hill Philanthropies and Perot Jain […]
Please join us on February 22, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. CST to listen to your fellow angels and startup CEOs discuss climate tech investment opportunities enhanced by the Inflation Reduction Act. The webinar will cover the following topics: Climate Tech funding in the Inflation Reduction Act How Climate Tech investors benefit from the IRA How Climate […]
Please join us on March 1, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. CST for "Demystifying Healthcare Investing," a special webinar focused on exploring how to better understand investing in healthcare startups. Among the topics covered in the webinar will be: Reviewing early-stage healthcare investing landscape and trends Sharing an approach for evaluating early-stage healthcare companies Discussion on […]
Join us for a special SWAN Members, Associates, and Spouses Happy Hour on May 16th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Light bites will be served, and a cash bar will be available. SWAN Members and Associates are welcome to bring their spouse, partner, or guest. Registration information will be provided directly to SWAN members. This event […]
SWAN Impact Network is excited to join the startup ecosystem in Houston! Join us for a panel with local thought leaders on "Demystifying Startup Impact Investing” and a time for networking over light bites and drinks. SWAN is an angel network whose members put their money to work to make a difference by enabling creative […]
SWAN Impact Network and Social Venture Partners Austin are teaming up for an informal evening gathering that connects our members and others in the community who share a passion for a better Austin. Visit with Social Venture Partners and SWAN Angels to learn more about how they support social impact organizations/enterprises working to address our […]
Help Us Make a Greater Impact via North Texas Giving Day! Communities Foundation's annual North Texas Giving Day, the largest community-wide giving event in the nation, is scheduled this year for September 21, 2023. SWAN Impact Network will be participating in the event and raising funds to further our mission of supporting under-represented entrepreneurs and […]
It's back! SWAN Impact Network is pleased to partner with local organizations in the impact ecosystem for the 2023 edition of the ever-popular ATX Impact Community Happy Hour. Austin has an amazing and thriving social-impact community: 6,000 non-profits registered in Travis County, at least four impact accelerators, strong support in our universities, an impact angel […]
Impact investments are made with the intention to generate positive, measurable, social and environmental impact alongside a financial return. But how do you assess which companies have this potential? Join us for this live, interactive webinar on November 8th presented by SWAN Executive Director Bob Bridge and Director of Impact Reporting Meagan Packard as they […]
