ASAE | The Entrepreneur & Startup Network of the Texas Innovation Corridor
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY
Where Texas Founders Come Together
Austin San Antonio Entrepreneurs (ASAE) is the premier startup network spanning the Austin–San Antonio Corridor — one of America's fastest-growing innovation regions.
With 7,700+ members, ASAE connects founders, operators, investors, and builders across Austin, San Antonio, Cedar Park, and online.
First-time founders find co-founders here. Early-stage startups meet first investors. Operators swap real lessons about building in Texas.
BY THE NUMBERS
Community at a Glance
Meetup Members
Austin–SA Corridor
YouTube Views
@FounderWorld channel
Events Hosted
And counting
Avg. Attendance
High-intent founders
Active across LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/austin-startups), YouTube (youtube.com/c/founderworld), and Meetup (meetup.com/founder).
THE OPPORTUNITY
Why the Austin–San Antonio Corridor Is the Next Frontier
This corridor is no longer a secondary market. It's a national innovation powerhouse. Austin ranks among the top U.S. cities for venture capital and talent attraction.
Affordability
Cost advantages Silicon Valley can't match
Industrial Depth
Physical space and manufacturing infrastructure
Enterprise & Cyber
San Antonio's military tech heritage
Talent Pipeline
UT Austin, UTSA, SXSW & top accelerators
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Bridging Texas and Silicon Valley
Network Partners
ASAE co-organizes with the Physical AI Builders community, the F50 Physical AI Summit, and the Texas Real Estate Network.
These partnerships bridge Silicon Valley's most established founder networks with explosive Texas growth.
FOCUS AREAS
Innovation Sectors We Champion
Technology & AI
- Physical AI & Embodied AI
- Robotics & Humanoids
- SaaS & Enterprise Software
- AI & Machine Learning
- Data Centers & Edge AI
Industry & Infrastructure
- Smart Manufacturing
- Construction Technology
- PropTech & Real Estate
- Clean Energy
- Supply Chain & Logistics
Real World & Life
- HealthTech & MedTech
- FoodTech & AgTech
- Cybersecurity
- Education Technology
- Fintech & Commerce
EVENT PROGRAMMING
Signature Event Formats
Startup Founder Showcase & Demo
Our flagship format. Founders pitch 4 minutes each, judges give feedback, and a winner is announced.
Startup Mixer
Informal networking. Founders, investors, and operators connect in a relaxed, high-energy setting.
Founder Hiking
Outdoor community events with candid conversations on trails across Austin and San Antonio.
Physical AI Showcase
Co-produced with Physical AI Builders. Live demos, talks, and direct investor access.
PropTech & Real Estate Showcase
Co-produced with Texas Real Estate Network. ConTech, PropTech, and construction innovation.
Online & Hybrid Sessions
Virtual Startup Showcases reaching founders nationally and globally.
SPRING 2026
Upcoming Events
Austin Physical AI Meetup
Feb 19, 2026 | Downtown Austin
Manufacturers, datacenters, and more.
Dallas Physical AI Summit @ UT Dallas
Mar 9, 2026 | UT Dallas
Co-hosted by PAB, ASAE, Texas RE Network.
SXSW Physical AI Showcase
Mar 13, 2026 | UT Austin
Physical AI & Robotics — SXSW-adjacent.
PropTech & Real Estate @ SXSW
Mar 16, 2026 | Berkshire Hathaway TX, Austin
200+ RSVPs. ConTech, PropTech focus.
Monthly Startup Founder Showcases
Ongoing | Austin & Online
Check meetup.com/founder for schedule.
SPONSORSHIP
Call for Sponsors & Partners
Reach 7,700+ high-intent founders across Austin, San Antonio, and the Texas Innovation Corridor. Our members aren't casual observers — they're actively building, investing, and seeking partners.
Texas Scale
7,700+ members in America's fastest-growing tech region
High-Intent Audience
Founders and investors actively seeking tools and capital
SXSW & Summit Access
Premium visibility at SXSW, UT Austin, and UT Dallas events
Multi-Sector Reach
Physical AI, PropTech, HealthTech, Clean Energy, SaaS
National Network
Partner of SVE (36K members) and Physical AI Builders
YouTube Amplification
Sponsor content on Startup Founder World — 200K+ views
SPONSOR BENEFITS
What Sponsors Get
Early Deal Flow
Meet pre-seed and seed-stage Texas startups before AngelList or Demo Day.
Showcase Naming Rights
Co-brand the Startup Founder Showcase in your sector or city.
Sponsorship packages include:
- Event branding & stage mentions
- Demo tables & booth access
- Newsletter placements
- YouTube co-promotion
- Custom programming sessions
SPEAKERS
Call for Speakers & Presenters
ASAE stages are where Texas startup stories get told. From first-ever pitches to veteran investor firesides, our events surface authentic insights and real lessons.
We're curating speakers for our Spring 2026 calendar. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
We're Looking For
Startup Founders
Any stage. Pitch your company, demo your product, or share your journey.
Investors & VCs
Share what you're investing in and why. Fireside or panel format.
Operators & Experts
GTM, product, fundraising, hiring — practical knowledge founders can act on.
Physical AI Builders
Demos, talks, and deployment stories. Co-featured with PAB programming.
PropTech Innovators
Real estate tech, construction tech, and smart infrastructure.
Clean Energy & HealthTech
Texas-specific innovation in energy, health, and agriculture.
PRESENTATION FORMATS
How You Can Present
Startup Pitch & Demo
4 min — the signature ASAE format with judges, Q&A, and feedback
Keynote Talk
20 min — deep-dive on a topic relevant to Texas founders
Fireside Chat
30 min — conversational format ideal for investors and founders
Panel Discussion
45-60 min — curated panels on fundraising, Physical AI, PropTech, and more
VOLUNTEERS
Call for Volunteers — Build With Us
ASAE runs because people who care about entrepreneurship show up — not just as attendees, but as builders of the community itself.
Why Volunteer?
- Early access to all ASAE events
- Direct relationships with founders and investors
- Shape the community infrastructure for Texas's next generation
- Genuine career and networking opportunity
Get Involved
Our event calendar is expanding. We need passionate people to make every event excellent and every founder feel supported.
Email: s@sve.io
Meetup: meetup.com/founder
PLATFORMS & LINKS
Community Assets & Reach
Meetup
meetup.com/founder
7,700+ members
linkedin.com/company/austin-startups
Austin startup presence
YouTube
youtube.com/c/founderworld
200K+ views
facebook.com/founderclub.me
Community engagement
Join the Movement
Pitch. Demo. Connect. Build. Invest. The Texas Innovation Corridor is where the next chapter of American entrepreneurship is being written. Be part of it.
Austin–San Antonio, Texas | For inquiries, contact the Group Organizer at s@sve.io
Austin San Antonio Entrepreneurs