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ENTREPRENEURS' INVITATIONAL

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. CT

800 Congress, Austin,TX 78701

The Next Hand in a Long Tradition​

For nearly two decades, the Entrepreneurs’ Invitational has brought together founders, operators, investors, and friends for an evening that blends old-school Austin energy with a new wave of innovators.

Part tournament, part reunion, the evening is about camaraderie, spirited competition, and the kind of connection that reminds us why community matters.

We will recognize Capital Factory with our Builder of Builders Award and are featuring Station Texas, a nonprofit powered by Capital Factory, to unify and scale the state’s innovation infrastructure by connecting founders, funders, universities, and government by providing education, training, and support. Amy & Noah Baer will accept the Builder of Builders Award on Capital Factory’s behalf. 

 

Last year, Vinny Lingham claimed the High Roller title, while Adam Lyons, Branigan Mulcahy, and Morgan Flager finished at the top of the General Tournament.

 

In 2026, the cards will be dealt again.

Limited seats. Meaningful stakes. Take your seat at the table.

This is a private, invite-only event. If you are a part of the entrepreneurial, tech or startup  ecosystem in Austin and would like to be dealt in, please email us for a registration code.

Because what you bring to the table matters.
Culturati: shaping better leaders and cultures, together, so that our companies, communities, and employees can thrive.

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2C26 Sponsorship Information

Underwriter - $50,000

  • Table for 8 players in High Roller Tournament and table for 9 in General Tournament.

  • Underwriter Branding of High Roller tournament.

  • 72 and 48-hour notice of attendees with Culturati outreach to facilitate introductions.

  • Preeminent placement on all marketing materials.

Event Sponsor - Huggins Reddien

  • Table for 9 players in General Tournament and 1 High Roller Seat.

  • 72 and 48-hour notice of attendees with Culturati outreach to facilitate introductions.

  • Company logo placement on the website and all event collateral.

Bar Sponsor - $15,000

  • Table for 9 players in General Tournament and 1 High Roller seat.

  • 72 and 48-hour notice of attendees with Culturati outreach to facilitate introductions.

  • Company logo placement on the website and all event collateral including “Bar Sponsored by” signage.

Table Sponsor - $7,500

  • Table for 9 players in General Tournament and 1 High Roller Seat.

  • Company logo placement on the website and all event collateral.

2C26 Tickets

High Roller Seat - $1000

  • Separate tournament for serious players.

  • Invitees may also pay to register one additional guest.

General Seat - $500

  • Registration and seating at a Texas Hold ‘Em table.

  • Invitees may also pay to register one additional guest.

WINNERS

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INCLUDING PREVIOUS FROM THE ENTREPRENEURS FOUNDATION LEGACY TOURNAMENTS

2C25 HIGH ROLLER

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Vinny Lingham

Co-founder, Praxos Capital Management

2C25 GEN, 1st

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Adam Lyons

CEO, REALLY

2C25 GEN, 2ND

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Branigan Mulcahy

CEO & co-founder, Virdee

2C25 GEN, 3RD

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Morgan Flager

Managing Partner, Silverton Partners

2022 HIGH ROLLER

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Sean Spector

CEO & founder, Dropoff, Inc.

2022 GENERAL

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Jacqueline Samira

CEO & founder, Howdy.com

2021 HIGH ROLLER

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Matt Laessig

COO & co-founder, data.world

2021 GENERAL

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Chad Costello

General Cousel, WP Engine

2020 VIRTUAL

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Michael Pryor

CEO & co-founder, Trello (Ret.)

2019 GENERAL

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Greg Risdale

Ret.

2019 HIGH ROLLER

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Len Rosanoff

Director, Army Applications Laboratory

2018 GENERAL

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Darin Alpert

Sr. Enterprise Acct Exec, ZoomInfo

2017 GENERAL

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Randy Murphy

CEO, Farmhouse Delivery

2016 GENERAL

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Ryan Werch

GVP, InContext Solutions

2015 GENERAL

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Sean Spector

CEO & founder, Dropoff, Inc.

2014 GENERAL

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Andy Fletcher

CEO & founder, Local Plant Source

2013 GENERAL

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Matt Briggs

CEO & President, Four Hands

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