FIESTA in May

Welcome to F.I.E.S.T.A. Founders, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Startups, Techies, and Austin Newcomers & Adventures

FIESTA is the heart of Austin’s startup community. Built by founders, for founders, we exist to help founders be seen, connected, resourced, and celebrated. We're not just a Meetup! Join us to see why.

Whether you are building, investing, advising, exploring, or simply curious, you belong here.

What FIESTA Is About and Does

• Connection - Austin is growing fast, and it can be hard to find your people. FIESTA is a monthly gathering where founders and supporters come together to share ideas, make introductions, and build real relationships over time.
• Resources - Many startups struggle not because of a lack of effort, but because of limited access. FIESTA helps bridge that gap by connecting founders to tools, insight, and people who can help move things forward.
• A Welcoming Culture - Everyone is welcome here. Background, title, and stage do not matter. What matters is showing up with curiosity, respect, and a willingness to support one another.
• Meet the Funders: 1-3 VCs, angels, and funders; reverse-pitch their funds. Sign up HERE to pitch your fund.
• Helping Founders Be Seen by giving them the opportunity to pitch to 200+ attendees and then highlighting them in The FIESTA Focus newsletter, which reaches over 8,000 subscribers. The goal is simple. Help founders build awareness, attract customers, and make meaningful connections.

If you are a venture-backed, scalable founder who has attended FIESTA, you are invited to pitch every 6 months. SIGN UP HERE

Celebrating Wins - Entrepreneurship is hard. Progress deserves to be acknowledged. Both big milestones and small wins matter here. When you share your success, you give others hope and momentum. Share your Wins as we enjoy celebrating you.

Monthly FIESTA Agenda 5:30 PM - Doors open and check-in begins. Grab your name tag and start connecting by scanning other name tags. 5:30 to 6:40 PM - Open networking, conversations, and snacks. Pizza and drinks are available until 6:35 PM. 6:40 to 7:15 PM - Welcome, brief announcements, sponsor and funder (VCs, angels, etc.) introductions, followed by 10 to 12 founders sharing one-minute pitches. 7:15 to 8:15 PM - More networking and time to connect with founders, funders, and fellow attendees. 8:30 PM Event ends. If you want to keep the conversations going, join us for the after-party. 8:30 till : After-party at Retail Therapy.

Parking Information Street parking is free after 6:00 PM. Parking in the Omni garage at Capital Factory between 5:00 and 9:30 PM. Must exit before 9:30 PM. Validation coupons are available to reduce parking rates to $8.

Support the Community Interested in increasing your brand exposure while supporting founders? Sponsoring FIESTA helps keep this community accessible, welcoming, and thriving. We would love to explore a partnership.

Thank you to our SPONSORS for making this event possible Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is a global law firm recognized for supporting innovators and entrepreneurs, and we’re thrilled to have Andy Smetana join us as part of our community. EventMagic for transforming events into magical experiences and delivering meaningful engagement.

Thank you to Station Austin, the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas. They bring together the best entrepreneurs and connect them with their first investors, employees, mentors, and customers. To sign up for a Station Austin membership, click here

Thank you to our adult beverage sponsor, Retail Therapy, and the after-party venue.

Say Cheese! ✨📸 Smiles, laughter, connections, and meaningful moments coming soon.. We love capturing the magic of our gatherings. By registering to attend, you understand that photos and videos are taken during the event and may be shared on our website, social media, and other online platforms. Thank you to our amazing media team, Austin Production House, and Stella Lumina

We look forward to meeting you.