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Hey Rocket Networkers,

I owe you an explanation.

I went dark for a few weeks. no newsletter. no updates. radio silence…

it’s not because I forgot about y’all…but because I needed to figure something out.

Here's what happened:

We're drowning in AI-generated garbage. everyone's vibecoding demos that fall apart the second they hit production. I've done it. You've probably done it too.

and by the way, Merriam-Webster named "AI Slop" the word of the year…

It's great for prototypes. terrible for anything real.

that's the problem I'm helping solve with a startup called Beezi.ai.

The short version: In 2025, enterprises discovered AI could write 25% of their code. In 2026, they're discovering most of it won't survive code review.

Beezi fixes that. It's the foundation layer that makes AI-generated code production-ready from day one…not after six months of refactoring and late-night Slack threads with your engineering team. And we do keep the human in the loop...

We just onboarded our first five customers. If you're curious or know someone who needs this, hit reply. I'll buy you coffee and show you what we're building.

(Side note: I started a subreddit called r/ProductionReady because this topic deserves its own corner of the internet. Join here: [link])

What I learned taking a break:

consistency matters. but so does quality.

I paused the newsletter because I wasn't sure what you actually wanted from it. Was I just adding to the noise? or was this helping you build, connect, and win?

so here's my ask: What do you want more of?

Reply to this email with a number (or write your own idea):

1️⃣ Deeper Houston & Texas tech news
2️⃣ Resources for founders (tools, programs, funding, playbooks)
3️⃣ Curated events & opportunities worth your time
4️⃣ Founder stories & real-world insights
5️⃣ Something else (tell me what's missing)

your feedback shapes what we build next. for real.

Events I'm watching (and you should too):

Let's kick off 2026 right. Here's what's on my radar:

January 23 – HealthStack Virtual Summit
[Link]

February 12-13 – TechCon Southwest (Austin)
This is where founders meet investors who actually write checks. Early-stage founders hunting for their first round. VCs scanning for deals nobody else has spotted.
[Register here]

March 12-18 – SXSW (Austin)
The full unofficial event list drops in February, but the Non-Obvious Clubhouse Party is already confirmed. Follow Marc Nathan on LinkedIn! He drops the best SXSW guide every year. Be sure to check out - Startup Mania 2026

March 30 - April 3 – H-Town Roundup 2026
Houston Exponential's biggest week. Want to pitch or host an event? Reach out to Natara (or me if it's for Founders & Funders).
[Learn more]

April – SaaStock USA (Austin)
[Link]

Resources worth your time:

If you've got downtime between now and February, check these out:

• Google's Prompt Engineering Guide – Learn how to talk to AI like a pro: [link]

• OpenAI for Startups – Tools, resources, and community for ambitious builders: [link]
  
  and be sure to check this if you got a fresh idea…
  
  Dates: Jan 22 - Feb 27, 2026 (part-time, async-friendly)
   In-person sessions in SF (travel covered)
  https://openai.com/index/openai-grove/
  

• Going VC Program – Want to break into VC or launch your own fund? Applications are open: [link]

The bottom line:

I disappeared because I wanted to make sure I was building something that mattered and give value…

Rocket Network exists to help you spend less time scrolling and more time building.

but I can't do that without knowing what you all need the most…

so hit reply. tell me what's useful. what's missing. what you want to see in 2026.

HAPPY NEW YEAR, and let's make this one count.

- Oleg👊

P.S. got a founder friend who needs to hear this? forward them this email. let's raise Houston's tech game together.

At Rocket Network, we do the dirty work for you, curating Houston's tech scene so you spend less time scrolling and more time building. Want to be featured or sponsor? Hit reply.

🚀 I'm proud to support the Houston Founder Institute, a program designed to provide structure, feedback, and supportive networks for the next generation of entrepreneurs. The Houston Spring 2026 program is accepting applications and kicks off in February 2026. You can apply using my referral link for priority access with the global admissions office: https://fi.co/apply/houston/mentor-2511431


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