Founder Institute Texas

🇺🇸 Got a great startup idea? Now's the time to build! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the FI San Antonio program. Learn more about the program: https://lnkd.in/dJTjSVJu 🤝 Meet the team: Alantheus Thompson, Caitlin C. Walker, PT, DPT, MBA, Lina G. Rugova, Martín Martinez 📝 Apply now: fi.co/san-antonio

We are honored to announce that our Founder and CEO, Ijeoma Anadu Okoli has been nominated for the Entrepreneur of Impact Award🥳 With your help, we can take My Native Tree to the next level! Winning this would mean: 1. Being featured in Forbes Magazine 2. Winning $25,000 to grow My Native Tree and connect more families to their history and legacies. This journey is about more than just us—it’s about families, connections, and building a future where our stories are never forgotten. Click to vote and support: https://lnkd.in/dxHdTvwr Thank you for believing in this mission. Together, we can create something truly meaningful! ❤️

Congratulations to an incredible 2024 for Stunner Safety, graduate of Founder Institute Texas Houston chapter! It’s always a great deal when we see our startups and founders get to new milestones! Check out Stunner Safety and one of the “Best taser and stun guns” in the market according to SafeWise.com

🎙️Hey everyone, I’ve been nominated for the Entrepreneur of Impact award. If you have a moment, I’d appreciate your vote. Here’s the link: https://lnkd.in/gN-FV4N2 Thanks for your support, it means a lot! 🙏

Mark Your Calendars! 🚀 I’m thrilled to moderate a unique joint in-person panel by Founder Institute and Women In Product: 'Building Bold with Women Innovators: Empowering the Startup Ecosystem' 📅 Tuesday, January 28, 2025 ⏰ 6:30 PM CST 📍 Cannon West Campus: 1334 Brittmoore RD, Houston 77043 Together with the amazing co-directors of Founder Institute and as a Houston chapter lead of Women in Product, I’ll be hosting the panel featuring accomplished female entrepreneurs who are not only reshaping Houston startup ecosystem but are breaking industry barriers: ✨ Adrianne Stone – Principal Product Manager at Big Cartel & Founder of Bayou City Startups ✨ Tanu Jain, MBA, BSN-RN  – Founder & CEO of FlowCare™ & Digital Health Leader, former Product Manager ✨ Jo Clark – Founder & CEO of Circle.ooo, a Visionary and Serial Entrepreneur ✨ Landi Spearman, L6S  – Executive Coach, CEO of SHIFT, and Founder of iSHIFTx Whether you’re building, advising, funding, or dreaming of starting something bold, this event is for you. Come for the insights, stay for the connections, and leave inspired to take your ideas to the next level. Let’s empower each other and grow together. Don’t miss out! 👉 RSVP now and join us: https://fi.co/e/343001 Looking forward to seeing you there! James A. Phelan Alison Ostendorf Mery Ramirez

Excited to be at SXSW this year. 💥 Chukwudi N. Kanu and I are hosting the official Black Founder & Investor Meetup this year at SXSW. I have already spoken to a lot of amazing Black investors, founders, innovators, and supporters of black entrepreneurs who will be attending. Everyone has asked for the official date and time so posting it below. https://lnkd.in/e52CsvSk 📅 March 9th, 2025 ⏰ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST 📍 Hilton Austin Downtown, Room 406 If you're a Black founder, investor, innovator, or supporter of black-owned businesses attending SXSW, hit me up!! Blessed to be able to host this amazing event for Black innovators and supporters this year. ✊🏽 Thank you to all of the people who helped to make this event happen and to the outstanding team at SXSW for all of the hard work they put into bringing this major conference to Austin each year.

Grateful for another week to share my passion and connect with amazing women! 💖 This Thursday, I’ll be speaking on a webinar leading up to the Mom 2.0 Summit, diving into how to be camera-ready, working mom style, and 2025 trends. I love having the chance to help others feel confident and inspired through style! And with Brené Brown keynoting the Summit, I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead. Here’s to showing up, sharing what we love, and making an impact. #Mom2Summit #Webinar #Grateful #lookingGLASS

I guess LinkedIn isn't a huge fan of links to outside sites so trying an article this time instead of a regular post. While tangentially related to what Aypex does, it's pretty interesting to learn about why we siloed approaches to human health in the first place. Some aspects make sense to an extent...others are just unfortunate consequences. By no means is the full article comprehensive, but it at least touches the surface. Here are three highlights from what we learned: 1.) Insurance companies historically justified limiting mental health coverage by claiming treatments were less "medically necessary" than physical treatments, creating a cycle where limited coverage led to less access, resulting in less data about treatment effectiveness, which was then used to justify continued coverage limitations. 2.) The World Health Organization (2022) reports that people with severe mental health conditions die 10-20 years earlier than the general population from preventable physical conditions, starkly illustrating the real human cost of treating mind and body as separate entities. 3.) Mental health providers are often forced to adopt medical terminology and efficiency standards in integrated settings (Mainstream Physical Health and Mental Health Combined), leading to the marginalization of therapeutic approaches that emphasize relationship-building, qualitative observations, and viewing patients as experts in their own experiences. #performance #health #leadership #healthcare #sportspsychology

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 After seven years of a deeply personal journey of transformation and conscious awareness, I’m thrilled to announce the release of my book, How to Catch a Turtle: An Introduction to Mindfulness. 🐢✨ This book is more than just words on a page—it’s a reflection of the practices, lessons, and moments that have shaped my life. It’s an invitation to slow down, embrace the present, and discover the extraordinary in the everyday. Why This Book Matters in 2025 This year, more than ever, we are navigating a world that demands our attention in a thousand different ways. How to Catch a Turtle is a gentle reminder to pause, reflect, and find balance amidst the chaos. It’s not about capturing something elusive but about creating space for mindfulness and the journey of self-discovery. Mindfulness has changed my life—helping me find clarity, purpose, and the ability to navigate life’s transitions with greater peace. This book is for anyone ready to start that journey toward a more mindful and intentional way of living. Why Now? During my mindfulness studies and meditation, I realized something profound: “I had become something to everyone and nothing to myself.” This awakening was life-changing. It reminded me to stop running on autopilot, to reflect, and to reconnect with who I truly am. How to Catch a Turtle is about helping others find themselves, too—because when we pause, we rediscover the parts of ourselves we’ve forgotten. If you feel like you’ve lost yourself in the busyness of life, this book is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and begin your journey back to you. About Me I’m an entrepreneur, ordained minister, certified mindfulness MBSR corporate facilitator, and positive neuroplasticity trainer. Building and growing businesses has been an incredible experience, but it also taught me the importance of looking inward to find balance amidst external challenges. I’m also honored to share that a portion of the proceeds from this book will support two incredible causes: • Miles 4 Matthew: An organization dedicated to supporting families navigating the challenges of pediatric cancer by empower families with hope, strength, and practical assistance during their journey. Manuel Gallardo • Transformation Life Center Nashville: A program focused on cultivating future leaders through education, leadership development, and health and wellness initiatives. Demetrius Short 📖 Available now at https://lnkd.in/gwEr5PSm Let’s start this journey together. Share your thoughts on mindfulness. Special thanks to Rick Hanson and notable teachers Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield, Eckhard Tolle whom I’ve studied under and learned so much from and Sandy Abrams (Breath and Mindset Experiences) feedback and constant reminder to breathe. #Mindfulness #HowToCatchATurtle #NewBookRelease #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #Transformation #MindfulLiving #AuthorLife 🐢✨

lookingGLASS is excited to announce that we were selected to be a part of @TXVentureLabs’ (Spring 2025) Accelerator program at @UTexasMcCombs. We look forward to providing educational resources and support to the upcoming cohort of #TVL students. Hook 'em!