Houston Exponential (HX) is a non-profit organization created to accelerate the growth of Houston’s innovation ecosystem. We believe Houston is where the world will come to solve problems that matter. HX is leading the charge to turn Houston into a hub for high-growth high-potential companies by creating pathways for innovation to flow at scale. We are aligning ecosystem support around strategic initiatives that are connecting, attracting, and promoting startups, investors, corporations, government, and universities.
You shouldn’t need powerful friends to make powerful connections. We help connect like-minded innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and ecosystem partners.
We’re actively engaged in attracting the talent and venture capital Houston needs to grow. Let us help you discover if Houston is the right place to accomplish your goals.
Houston’s tech strengths, successes, and momentum deserve more attention. You won’t believe what’s happening here. See why Houston is innovation’s next big thing.
As the digital front door to Houston’s vibrant innovation ecosystem, we are aggregating and networking with all engaged startups, investors, and needed resources.
Get to know the people behind Houston Exponential.
Rakesh Agrawal
SnapStream
Joe Alapat
Liongard
Barbara Burger (HX Board Chair)
Chevron Technology Ventures
Stephanie Campbell
Houston Angel Network; Artemis Fund
Paul Cannings
RPH
Martha Castex-Tatum
City of Houston
Gordon Daugherty
Capital Factory
Blair Garrou
Mercury Fund
Paul Goodfellow
Shell
Robert W Harvey
Greater Houston Partnership
Emily Keeton
Mercado
Gaurav Khandelwal
ChaiOne
Dr. Renu Khator
University of Houston
David W. Leebron
Rice University
Gina Luna
Luna Strategies
William McKeon
Texas Medical Center
Roberto Moctezuma
Fractal River
Andrew Morriss
Texas A&M University
John Reale
Integr8d Capital
Brian Richards
Accenture
Jan Odegard
The Ion Houston
Mark Toon
Work America Capital
Vanessa Wyche
NASA