Austin Startup Week: Feminist Hack ATX Open Coffee

In very exciting news, we've been invited to hold our first meeting during Austin Startup Week! Please mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 8th from 8:30-10:30am. We're still finalizing the venue, but I'll update the Meetup as soon as it's confirmed.

We'll have coffee and networking for tech and startup professionals of all genders who identify as feminists or allies. Let's meet each other, learn, strategize, brainstorm, and problem-solve! The goal of the group is to create and support a climate in the Austin startup and tech scene that is friendly to women and promotes gender equality and feminist values.

This event is part of Austin Startup Week (http://atxstartupweek.com/), five days of events celebrating the Austin Startup Community.

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Who should attend?
Anyone who's interested in feminism or supporting women in the Austin tech and startup scene.

I'm not sure if I should attend, what should I do?
You should come! If you're interested in the group, that's all that's required. (We won't make you show us your feminist card.) If you still have questions or concerns, please reach out to Gina, the organizer.

Can we talk about whether feminism is valuable or needed?
We can definitely talk about that but not at this particular event. We'll expect that if you attend, you already believe or are willing to entertain the idea that feminism is valuable and benefits people of all genders.

Is this group primarily about white feminism?
I really hope not! The organizer is a white feminist but the goal of the group is to be attentive to all feminist issues, including especially for women of color.

I'm worried this will be real heavy/intimidating.
Don't be nervous, this is a friendly gathering! We're going to drink some coffee, meet some cool people, and get to know each other. It'll be a super chill and fun time, so come on out!