Open Project Night @ Impact Hub Houston

Join us for our last Open Project Night on 2024!

OPN has been hosted across the Impact Hub global network for a few years, and we are carrying the torch locally to support #Changemakers, #SocialEntrepreneurs, and #ImpactSupporters in their efforts to create the change they wish to see in the world.

The Global Goals can only be met if we work together. Investments and support is needed to ensure innovative technological development, fair trade, and market access in Houston. To build a better world, we need to be supportive, empathetic, inventive, passionate, and above all, cooperative.

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Here's how it works:

• New theme each month in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• For the month of December, we'll be focused on SDG 3 and SDG 10
• Anyone can sign up to participate (whether you have an idea/project or just want to provide feedback, advice, or support)
• 1-2 guest speakers will kick-off project presentations
• Open Mic for anyone else to pitch will follow (2 min max per pitch)
• Everyone moves to the virtual working room for open networking & collaboration

Event Schedule // 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM CST
5:30:pm - 6:00pm Open Networking
6:00pm- 6:45pm Project Presentations + Q&A
Your Open Pitch should be max of 2 mins each and answer the following questions before the community can provide feedback:

1. Brief personal introduction + What is your project/idea?
2. What stage are you currently at? (idea/testing/implementation etc)
3. What are your next series of steps?
4. What are you currently looking for in the way of talent/skills from the community?

6:45pm-7:15pm Move over to the Working Floor to connect and collaborate with other changemakers.
7:15pm - 7:30pm Closing and Next Steps

GUEST SPEAKERS:

Andrea Brown - Founder of The Gifted Collective
The Gifted Collective is a communications consultancy dedicated to empowering athletes to build sustainable futures both on and off the field. With over 15 years of experience in communications and 8 years working in education, Andrea brings a unique perspective to addressing the systemic challenges many Black and Latino/a/e athletes face. Through innovative media training, NIL support, and access to mental health and financial literacy resources, The Gifted Collective aims to reduce inequalities in sports and beyond. By equipping athletes with the skills and support they need to thrive, Andrea is committed to fostering holistic wellness and equitable opportunities for underrepresented communities.

Samad Hinton - Cofounder of BLK Beetles
Inspired by his family’s wellness journey, Samad started the BLK Beetles as a means to address chronic health conditions that arise from physical inactivity and loneliness. With this belief, Samad continues to utilize his professional skills in leadership, partnership management, sales, and operations to activate community spaces for marginalized individuals who feel unsafe and unseen within traditional wellness spaces. Samad is a native of Floridan from Fort Lauderdale and a proud Florida A&M University alum who has called Houston home for eight plus years with his life partner, Kelly.