🔥 What’s hot in Houston’s innovation scene this week?

5/4/26 - 5/10/26

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Five years ago, a group of Houston builders led by Dr. Sunny Shuoyang Zhang decided the world didn't need another networking happy hour.

They wanted something wilder. Community without borders. Founders who didn't wait for permission to go global…

That bet paid off.

Born Global turns five this week — and they're celebrating at The Ion with the people who made it happen. New leadership steps up. Big announcements drop. And year six gets its first breath of air.

This is what makes Houston different. Engineers, operators, founders, and investors from every corner of the world — all under one roof, all serious about what's next.

No panels….Just builders reconnecting, new faces plugging in, and real conversations about where this thing is going.

📍 The Ion | Following Cup of Joey

If you've been part of the journey — show up. If you're new to the Houston scene, this is your handshake with a community that actually moves.

REGISTER!

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