VentureLab's 2026 Ready, Set, Startup!
Saturday, November 7, 2026
The Mansion
Enjoy dinner and drinks, live and silent auctions, a fun pitch game, and an after-party.
In celebration of Ready, Set, Startup!’s fifth anniversary, this year’s event will take guests on a journey from the past to the future. From retro-themed parlors to a futuristic main dining experience, The Mansion will transform into an immersive celebration of where VentureLab has been and where the next generation will take it.
Join Austin’s startup community for a high-energy night benefiting VentureLab and expanding access to entrepreneurship education for historically marginalized youth.
Presented by West Chelsea Contemporary, come ready to connect, collaborate, celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit, and invest in what’s next.
Cocktail attire is recommended.
Dress for the journey, whether that means Speakeasy chic, Disco glam, or your boldest futuristic look.
ABOUT VENTURELAB
At VentureLab, we’re closing the opportunity gap for future creators and leaders by building students’ confidence, creativity, and growth mindset, especially for girls and historically marginalized youth.
Your support funds scholarships and makes entrepreneurial learning possible in schools and community-based organizations. We train and coach educators, provide curriculum and resources, and connect students to mentors and materials, even when those supports are not otherwise available.
Help us bring VentureLab to more under-resourced communities and change the face of entrepreneurship!
Thank you to our
2026 Ready, Set, Startup! Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring or volunteering?
email monica@venturelab.org
