Impact Hub Houston

Join us in celebrating the graduates of our inaugural Ideas to Impact Accelerator 🎉

16 weeks. Countless conversations. Real progress.

From testing ideas to talking to customers and refining their business models, this cohort put in the work to move from ideas → impact.

The program culminated in a Graduation Showcase at , where they presented 3-minute Business Model Story pitches to an audience of community members and ecosystem supporters.

The showcase was not a finish line, but a milestone in an ongoing process of building and learning. And that’s what we’re here to celebrate!

We’re so proud of this group and excited to see what they build next!

Congratulations:

Angela Johnson, .inc
Yuri Perez, .love
Edwin Ruano,
Dr. Pat Lindsay Buscaino,
Joshlyn Ross, .money
Lisa Williams, Glocal Gathering
Julio Gonzalez
David A. Brown,
Michael Compean, MyBarFlow
Guillermo Saenz, Semillistas
Dr. Faith Ohuoba,

🔗 Read more about their journey (link in bio)

📣 New Program Alert! 📣

Impact Hub Houston is excited to officially launch the Build Equity Entrepreneurship Program, a 10-month entrepreneurship pathway designed for Houstonians facing financial barriers who want to start or grow a business.

This program brings together:
✔️ A hands-on 6 week entrepreneurship bootcamp
✔️ One-on-one mentorship with experienced entrepreneurs
✔️ Student consulting support to help you build real business tools
✔️ Community, accountability, and capital readiness support

You don’t need a business degree, perfect credit, or prior entrepreneurial experience to apply.

🗓️ Program kicks off March 2026
🎓 Impact Scholarships available
📍 Built for Houstonians ready to take the next step

👉 Apply here by February 23rd: https://bit.ly/applytobe

📰 Read the press release: https://houston.impacthub.net/impact-hub-houston-launches-new-program-build-equity-entrepreneurship/

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Introducing the inaugural Ideas to Impact Accelerator Cohort!
love: A scalable, tech-enabled wellness ecosystem (studio+app) that provides families daily access to movement, culture, & community support wherever they are.

: A platform for unemployed talent & talent at risk due to AI implementation, to acquire & validate new high-demand digital skills & connect them w/ quality remote jobs.

: A literary & cultural arts academy that helps Filipino families learn, create, preserve, & publish their stories for generations to come.
Money: A beginner-friendly program for millennial women to learn how to invest in the stock market & create financial freedom on their terms.

Glocal Gathering: A guided vegetable discovery marketplace that helps families explore over 1K diverse produce varieties from around the world—grown locally.

Julio_jobs: A digital public bulletin board that makes civic & community notices easy to publish, easy to find, & accessible from any device.

: An online platform for diabetics & pregnant mothers to access affordable health coaches, fitness coaches, & chefs who can guide them w/ personalized nutrition plans.

: A platform to help our community take part in civic & social life through learning, connecting, & advocating.

Home Health: A compassionate, all-in-one care network that surrounds every patient w/ skilled support & the guidance they need to thrive at home.

MyBarFlow: A platform for the community to alleviate drunk driving while increasing employment opportunities & business sales through bartending.

GSB Consulting: A Community SEO engine for mission-driven organizations that connects them w/ trusted local connectors, helping them earn relevance through real community trust.

: A relationship-based networking app & event ecosystem for sales professionals & small-business owners to help them build meaningful connections & real opportunities.
Inc: A holistic youth development ecosystem for Houston middle schoolers to identify & align their personal values to fulfill Houston’s innovative landscape.

Follow their journey! 🌎💫