The next billion-dollar ventures won’t come from chasing the next app trend. They’ll come from solving the deepest unmet needs of our communities. Join Tech Ranch and speakers Carol & Kim Johnson, founders of Managed Health Connections, Civilization Starts Here: Care as Competitive Advantage on August 28th at 11am CST. In this session, they will...

This year, we are joining the fundraising initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and UNITED24. The campaign –  Allies of Steel – aims to provide lifesaving ground robots designed to protect and assist those on the front lines. These unmanned systems can evacuate the wounded, deliver critical supplies, and take on the most dangerous...

Central Texas and the city of Austin is really taking off at this time in semiconductors. As we just heard, Elon Musk at Tesla asked Samsung to produce their A13 chips. One of Austin’s leading AI and autonomous driving companies is tapping one of Austin’s top semiconductor manufacturers—Tesla and Samsung, respectively. At this session, we’ll...

The startup world keeps backing the loudest voices—meanwhile, the most resilient, resourceful builders are ignored by design. - Why women, non-English speakers, and rural founders aren’t a “gap”—they’re the ecosystem’s greatest missed opportunity - How Tech Ranch surfaces and equips underestimated entrepreneurs to outperform the polished and overfunded - A real story of a founder...

Silicon Valley was never built for Chihuahua—and it’s not the answer for what’s next. Texas is. Austin is one of the most founder-forward cities in the world, and for entrepreneurs in northern Mexico, it’s not just closer geographically—it’s closer in values, networks, and opportunity. Kevin will speak as both a bridge-builder and a systems thinker,...

Healthcare has no borders — yet patients and doctors often face challenges when it comes to accessing or delivering medical care across regions. This webinar brings together three recognized leaders in medical tourism and cross-border healthcare, along with a guest expert from a different industry, to share their perspectives on how innovation, collaboration, and technology...

Policy doesn’t have to slow you down—when governments back founders with intention, things move faster and farther. - Hear directly from policy makers who’ve changed the game—redesigning programs, removing friction, and unlocking real access for founders - Learn how smart public strategy leads to funding, infrastructure, and global opportunities for entrepreneurs - Understand how to...

 Are you ready to make meaningful connections that could take your business to the next level? Join us at @TechRanch’s Campfire event! This isn’t your typical networking event—it’s a unique gathering where entrepreneurs come together to share ideas, collaborate, and build lasting partnerships.  What to expect: Inspirational talks by industry leaders One-minute pitch sessions for...

Startups don’t scale in isolation. The strongest founders aren’t just mentored—they’re deeply networked. In ecosystems where resources are limited, *community isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s the strategy*. - How founders build real momentum through shared accountability, not solo hustle - Why structured peer networks consistently outperform ad-hoc mentorship models, especially in emerging ecosystems - Tactics for tracking traction without falling...

Empathy isn’t soft. It’s strategic. And in the right networks, it becomes the fastest way to solve hard problems. - Explore how founder-first support, deep listening, and mutual care lead to better products, stronger teams, and real traction - Learn why dismissing emotion and context has cost startup ecosystems millions in churn, failure, and missed...

Join us for an insightful discussion on how businesses can benefit from free trade zones, with a focus on opportunities in Austin, Texas, and Chihuahua, Mexico. This session will highlight how free trade zones facilitate international trade, attract investment, and strengthen supply chains between the U.S. and Mexico. Register here