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In this Summit we will cover
Signature Panel Discussion
A dynamic conversation with leaders across finance, community development, government, and entrepreneurship. Real talk about the opportunities and headwinds Texas businesses face in 2027.
Expert Talks & Classes
Focused sessions led by Comerica Bank's community partners. Learn how to access capital, leverage city and federal resources, build inclusive ecosystems, and scale with confidence.
Networking Opportunities
Meet funders, mentors, and fellow founders who are shaping the future of Texas's startup landscape. The conversations you have here will matter long after the day ends.
Day of Summit
Thursday,
May 6, 2027
8:30 AM
Doors Open & Registration
Check in, grab coffee, and start connecting with fellow attendees.
A full morning and afternoon at Bank of Texas— fueled by ideas, capital, and the Texas spirit of grit.
9:15 AM
Welcome & Introductions
Take a Seat! We can not wait to get started and learn!
9:30 AM
Opening Remarks
Welcome from Texas 1000 Project. and Bank of Texas leadership.
10:00 AM
Signature Panel: Growth, Capital & Community
Cross-sector leaders discuss capital access, policy, and the 2026 opportunity landscape for Texas startups.
11:30AM
Expert Breakout Sessions
Choose from practical tracks on funding, city/federal resources, inclusive ecosystems, and scaling strategy.
12:30 PM
Lunch & Open Networking
Unstructured time to build real relationships with funders, mentors, and peers.
2:00 PM
Closing Keynote & Looking Ahead
Setting the vision for the Texas 1000 Project's bold goals for 2027.
2:30 PM
Summit Concludes
Take your notes, new contacts, and fresh momentum back to your business.
Who Attends
The People Who
Build Texas
This summit brings together every part of the ecosystem — so that connections are not just possible, but inevitable.
Startup Founders
Early-stage and growth-phase entrepreneurs looking for capital, peers, and roadmaps.
Investors & Funders
VCs, CDFIs, angels, and bank partners deploying capital into the Texas ecosystem.
Community Leaders
City officials, nonprofit leaders, and economic development pros shaping the landscape.
Mentors & Experts
Seasoned operators and advisors ready to share hard-won lessons with the next generation.
Day until Summit
The Venue
Location
Bank of Texas
5956 Sherry Ln Dallas Texas 75225
Date
Time
Contact
Thursday, May 6, 2027
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM CST
About the Organizer
Texas 1000 Project
The Texas Startup Summit 2027 marks the second year of powerful conversations — a gathering designed to celebrate, equip, and empower entrepreneurs across the Lone Star State.
Bootstrap Entrepreneurs Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to growing an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem in Texas. The Texas 1000 Project is their flagship initiative to help 1,000 Texas businesses build bold futures.
In collaboration with Bank of Texas and its network of community partners, this inaugural summit is the starting line — not the finish line — for a movement.
Questions? Reach us at Texas1000project@gmail.com
9330 LBJ Freeway Suite 900 · Dallas, Texas 75243
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