Upcoming events

Intro to Agentic AI: What It Is and Why It Matters for New Founders
Jul
25

Intro to Agentic AI: What It Is and Why It Matters for New Founders

Agentic AI is more than a buzzword—it's a shift in how tech can work for you. In this live Zoom workshop, we'll break down what Agentic AI actually is, how it's different from traditional AI, and why it matters for founders building new products and companies. Whether you're tech-savvy or just AI-curious, this session will help you find real use cases for your startup.

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CapitalHER: Women’s Path to Investment and Growth
Aug
15

CapitalHER: Women’s Path to Investment and Growth

Join us for an engaging and empowering day focused on investments, networking, and learning.

This event is designed to equip women with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the investment world. Whether you’re looking to build your personal portfolio or explore various funding opportunities, this event has something for you.

Explore investment basics, accredited investors, and how to prepare your business for funding in specialized sessions, followed by opportunities to connect during a networking lunch.

Don’t miss this chance to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded women in a supportive and dynamic environment.

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🌱 The $500 Business Challenge – Open Lab Series
Aug
19

🌱 The $500 Business Challenge – Open Lab Series

This hands-on monthly lab is for aspiring entrepreneurs, creatives, and side hustlers who want to build a real business that solves problems in areas like climate and clean energy, access to healthy food, mental health and wellness, education, transportation, affordable services, or community safety.

Whether you care about the environment, your neighborhood, or making life better for others, this lab helps you turn that into a business you can start with just $500.

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Lego® Serious Play Certification
Jul
17
to Jul 20

Lego® Serious Play Certification

Ever wondered how global giants like Google, NASA, and IKEA foster innovation and solve complex problems? They use LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®—and now it’s your turn.

Join an exclusive group of innovators for a rare training experience in San Antonio, TX, brought directly from Denmark by the Master Trainers Association. Led by renowned trainer Gloria De Leon (Ad Hoc Advisory), this intensive four-day certification will transform the way you facilitate meetings, workshops, and strategic sessions.

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The Power of Partnership: Collaborating for Startup Success
Jul
11

The Power of Partnership: Collaborating for Startup Success

​In the startup world, it's all about the right partnerships. Whether you're looking to partner as a founder, mentor, or community advocate, this event will give you the tools to build impactful collaborations. From finding the right people to working together effectively, we'll discuss the best ways to create mutually beneficial partnerships that help your business grow.

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💻 Digital First Fridays – Drop-In Lab
Jul
11

💻 Digital First Fridays – Drop-In Lab

Digital First Fridays is your open, come-and-go lab session designed for small business owners, freelancers, creatives, and anyone looking to get unstuck or level up in tech. Whether you’re trying to launch your website, set up a booking link, fix your Google Business Profile, learn AI tools, or just need someone to show you how to do that one thing—we’ve got you.

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ImpactUp: Movement
Jul
10

ImpactUp: Movement

Missions are meant to move—through people, through communities, by taking action together.

This season, we’re unlocking that motion.

What happens when belief gets unstuck? When clarity gains traction? When community becomes the carrier, not just the recipient?

This isn’t about scale for scale’s sake. It’s about motion with meaning—building movements that move the world forward toward more good.

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Her Circle Social Hour (JuLY)
Jul
2

Her Circle Social Hour (JuLY)

Something different is coming to WINC Circle.

Let’s just say… this month, we’re inviting you to relax in a way you probably haven’t before.

No spoilers — just trust, it’ll be grounding, powerful, and maybe even a little transformative.

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AI-Powered Startups: Using GenAI to Build, Grow, and Automate Your Business
Jun
26

AI-Powered Startups: Using GenAI to Build, Grow, and Automate Your Business

Forget the fluff—this session is for founders who want to learn how to use generative AI tools in real, strategic ways. Whether you're still shaping your idea or scaling up, we'll show you how to use AI to streamline, validate, and accelerate your business model. This isn't about hype—it's about practical tools and smarter workflows that can save time, cut costs, and give you an edge.

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🌱 The $500 Business Challenge – Open Lab Series
Jun
17

🌱 The $500 Business Challenge – Open Lab Series

This hands-on monthly lab is for aspiring entrepreneurs, creatives, and side hustlers who want to build a real business that solves problems in areas like climate and clean energy, access to healthy food, mental health and wellness, education, transportation, affordable services, or community safety.

Whether you care about the environment, your neighborhood, or making life better for others, this lab helps you turn that into a business you can start with just $500.

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Event for Founders: "Real Talk for Founders: Building a Business that Lasts"
Jun
12

Event for Founders: "Real Talk for Founders: Building a Business that Lasts"

Founders, this one’s about setting realistic expectations for your startup journey in San Antonio and beyond. No fluff, just honest advice from those who have been there. Whether you're building something highly technical or something that uses tech in creative ways, we’re going to have an open conversation about the highs and lows of building a business that thrives.

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💰 Financial Lab – Real Money Moves
Jun
9

💰 Financial Lab – Real Money Moves

Whether you’re building, buying, funding, or scaling—your money mindset matters.

The Financial Lab is your monthly open space to get real about money—credit, capital, investing, funding, franchising, taxes, and more. We bring in financial pros, entrepreneurs, and advisors ready to break it all down and help you take the next step with confidence

Come with a goal or just curiosity—we’ve got you.

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💻 Digital First Fridays – Drop-In Lab
Jun
6

💻 Digital First Fridays – Drop-In Lab

Digital First Fridays is your open, come-and-go lab session designed for small business owners, freelancers, creatives, and anyone looking to get unstuck or level up in tech. Whether you’re trying to launch your website, set up a booking link, fix your Google Business Profile, learn AI tools, or just need someone to show you how to do that one thing—we’ve got you.

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Her Circle Social Hour (May)
May
28

Her Circle Social Hour (May)

BYOB + Unwind at Emerge and Rise

​Let’s pause the hustle for a minute.

​Join WINC Circle for a relaxed evening designed for real connection — nothing formal, just a warm space to recharge, reflect, and vibe with women walking their own paths.

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Workshop for Future Founders: "Big Idea to MVP: The Startup Sprint"
May
23

Workshop for Future Founders: "Big Idea to MVP: The Startup Sprint"

Got a big idea? Let’s make it real—fast! This workshop will walk you through how to take your idea and break it down into a workable MVP (Minimum Viable Product) that you can test and iterate. It’s not about building a fully polished product; it’s about laying the foundation for something that works and can be improved. You’ll leave with the clarity on how to move forward with the next step in your startup journey.

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🌱 The $500 Business Challenge – Open Lab Series
May
20

🌱 The $500 Business Challenge – Open Lab Series

This hands-on monthly lab is for aspiring entrepreneurs, creatives, and side hustlers who want to build a real business that solves problems in areas like climate and clean energy, access to healthy food, mental health and wellness, education, transportation, affordable services, or community safety.

Whether you care about the environment, your neighborhood, or making life better for others, this lab helps you turn that into a business you can start with just $500.

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Emerge and Rise - Open House
May
14

Emerge and Rise - Open House

Welcome to the Emerge and Rise Open House!

☕ Tea, Coffee, Snacks – and New Possibilities Await!

Come experience the heart of Emerge and Rise — a collaborative space built for San Antonio’s dreamers, doers, and community builders.

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💰 Financial Lab – Real Money Moves
May
12

💰 Financial Lab – Real Money Moves

Whether you’re building, buying, funding, or scaling—your money mindset matters.

The Financial Lab is your monthly open space to get real about money—credit, capital, investing, funding, franchising, taxes, and more. We bring in financial pros, entrepreneurs, and advisors ready to break it all down and help you take the next step with confidence

Come with a goal or just curiosity—we’ve got you.

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💻 Digital First Fridays – Drop-In Lab
May
2

💻 Digital First Fridays – Drop-In Lab

Digital First Fridays is your open, come-and-go lab session designed for small business owners, freelancers, creatives, and anyone looking to get unstuck or level up in tech. Whether you’re trying to launch your website, set up a booking link, fix your Google Business Profile, learn AI tools, or just need someone to show you how to do that one thing—we’ve got you.

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Mentor Orientation: "Become a Founder's Guide: What It Means to Be a Mentor at FI"
May
1

Mentor Orientation: "Become a Founder's Guide: What It Means to Be a Mentor at FI"

FI SA Mentors, this one’s for you! Join us to learn how you can make a real impact by supporting the next wave of San Antonio’s founders. This session will walk you through the expectations, roles, and the unique ways you can engage with FI’s pre-seed accelerator program. After the discussion, stick around for a laid-back mixer where you can connect with fellow mentors and future entrepreneurs.

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Facilitation Lab San Antonio
Apr
24

Facilitation Lab San Antonio

At Facilitation Lab San Antonio, facilitators and collaborative leaders come together to experiment, refine, and grow through real-time practice and role-play – because we believe that learning by doing is the best way to develop our facilitation muscle!

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Grand Opening
Apr
22

Grand Opening

We are launching a new home for San Antonio’s entrepreneurs and small businesses—on Earth Day!

We’re committed to helping entrepreneurs grow sustainably while building a stronger community. Our new space will host workshops, networking events, and resources designed specifically for local businesses and startups.

Connect with community leaders, innovative thinkers, and local change-makers. Come experience how we support small businesses—and why doing good business also means doing good for our planet.

Join us and become part of San Antonio’s sustainable growth story!

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Imani Unfolded - San Antonio
Apr
21

Imani Unfolded - San Antonio

imani unfolded

A journey through the layers of culture, creativity, and community at Imani Collective.

Join us in our first-ever immersive experience.

After years of dreaming about bringing our impact to life for all of our supporters and those we have yet to meet in the States, we are so excited to invite you to Imani Collective’s first-ever immersive experience: Imani Unfolded.

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ImpactUp Event (We Are For Good)
Apr
10

ImpactUp Event (We Are For Good)

Emerge and Rise is proud to be part of the We Are For Good ImpactUp series at the San Antonio Local Meetup of San Antonio. Join us for an evening of connection, meaningful conversations, and exploring how changemakers stay grounded and drive impact during times of rapid change. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with fellow nonprofit leaders and strengthen our community.

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Empower Dreams: Join Us in Building Business Futures

Every donation fuels the journey of aspiring entrepreneurs in our community. Your support enables Emerge and Rise to provide essential resources, mentorship, and training to those who need it most. Together, we can transform potential into success. Invest in a brighter future today—every contribution makes a difference!

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