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August 2022
SWAN and SVP Austin Coffee Connect
SWAN Impact Network and Social Venture Partners Austin are teaming up to host an informal 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 Impact Angels to learn more about how they support social impact organizations/enterprises working to address our community's social challenges ~ a great opportunity to build your social impact network! This networking event is free and open to the public -…
Find out more »SWAN POC Affinity Group Happy Hour
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.
Find out more »Webinar: Angel Investing in the Current Economic Environment
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 a conversation with senior SWAN Impact Network leadership regarding where we are in the startup capital cycle, lessons learned, how startups need to respond to…
Find out more »September 2022
MassChallenge Community Coffee
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 the date (or dates) you would like to attend. Founders, MC alumni, Experts, Partners, and SWAN members are invited to connect, learn, and exchange views…
Find out more »SWAN @ North Texas Giving Day
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 promising impact startup companies. Did you know that women founders received less than 2% of total start-up funding in 2021? And that founders of color…
Find out more »October 2022
SWAN POC Affinity Group Meeting
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 entrepreneurs sometimes face. Following the presentation, there will be time allowed for asking questions and group discussion about how SWAN can encourage Hispanic entrepreneurship. All…
Find out more »MassChallenge Community Coffee
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 (or dates) you would like to attend. Founders, MC alumni, Experts, Partners, and SWAN members are invited to connect, learn, and exchange views about varying…
Find out more »Board of Directors Meeting
Ask Bob for the Zoom call info if you don't have it.
Find out more »November 2022
MassChallenge Community Coffee
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 views about varying topics happening within the startup ecosystem. As noted earlier this year, SWAN and MassChallenge have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help…
Find out more »ATX Impact Community Happy Hour
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 impact community as we bring together founders, investors, mentors, and other key stakeholders in the Austin social-impact ecosystem. The happy hour will be held from…
Find out more »SWAN Associate Appreciation Virtual Happy Hour
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 forward to seeing everyone! Zoom information has been sent via calendar invite to all associate members. For help or additional questions, please reach out to…
Find out more »SWAN and Giving Tuesday
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 working to help make a social or environmental impact helps create a more equitable and prosperous environment for all. Our work relies on the generosity…
Find out more »December 2022
Board of Directors Meeting
Ask Bob for the Zoom call info if you don't have it.
Find out more »January 2023
Q1 2023 Funding Application Deadline
See Apply for Funding - SWAN Impact Network for more information.
Find out more »Q1 2023 Down-Selection Step 1
Q1 Down Selection Step 1 will take place between January 9-13, 2023. The DS Step 1 call will take place on Friday, January 13 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST. A Zoom invitation will be sent to all members prior to the call.
Find out more »Q1 2023 Down-Selection Step 2
Q1 Down Selection Step 2 will take place between January 23-27, 2023. The DS Step 2 call will take place on Friday, January 27 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CST. A Zoom invitation will be sent to all members prior to the call.
Find out more »Webinar: Angel 101 – Introducing the Angel Experience
Live interactive webinar, taught by SWAN leadership, and open to the public. This webinar answers these questions: What is an Angel Investor? What motivates Angels? What is “Impact” angel Investing all about? What are examples of typical Angel investments? How does the SWAN Impact Network operate? Register
Find out more »February 2023
POSTPONED: Steve Case’s Feb. 2nd Visit to Dallas
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.
Find out more »SWAN Part of Steve Case Events in Dallas
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 Ventures for a special breakfast with Steve Case at Pegasus Park on February 2nd. In addition, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, there will be…
Find out more »Webinar: Angel 101 – Introducing the Angel Experience
Live interactive webinar, taught by SWAN leadership, and open to the public. This webinar answers these questions: What is an Angel Investor? What motivates Angels? What is “Impact” angel Investing all about? What are examples of typical Angel investments? How does the SWAN Impact Network operate? Register
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