Event Highlights

2025

Entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators shaping the future of business in Pflugerville and beyond.

September 29 - Oct 3

Venture Pfest 2025 Overview

Venture Pfest brought together founders, investors, and innovators for five days of high-energy learning, networking, and collaboration. From hands-on workshops to pitch competitions and industry panels, every session was designed to help turn big ideas into real-world impact.

2025’s lineup included a special Women’s Entrepreneurship Summit hosted at the Cinemark Theater, showcasing inspiring founders, thought leaders, and changemakers from across Texas.

DAY 1: IGNITE & LAUNCH

Welcome to Venture Week Photos

Speakers

Andrew Cook

VP at Exaco Trading

Cam Houser

Ecosystem builder | Wildly engaging AI and entrepreneurship programs to get customers, capital, and connections | Follow me for thoughtful approaches to startups, outreach, and GTM

Charles Castro

IT Program leadership in M&A Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures (Carve-Outs)

Councilman Rudy Metayer

David Neff

IBM Marketing Consultant

Fayez Kazi

Founder & CEO, Hexah Portfolio of Companies

Felipe D. Castillo

Real Estate Development Executive

Georgia Gabriella

Outreach and Marketing Specialist for US Small Business Administration

Jennifer Moore

Business Owner at Foundations Counseling Center

Kate Young

Bestselling Author · Early Learning Leadership · Co-Founder @ Director Success Academy · Co-Host Childcare Conversations

Mary Foss

Managing Owner of West Pecan Coffee + Beer

Raymond Holston

Principal Solution Architect at ImmyBot

Roy Austin

President Dispatch Tree Marketing

DAY 2: POWER IN PROGRESS

Women Leading Forward Photos

Speakers

Allison McFarlane

April Hooker

Project Manager

Councilwoman Kimberly Holiday

Councilwoman Melody Ryan

Certified Public Accountant and owner of Melody Ryan Accounting

Jasmin Brand

Speaker & Advisor | Founder of Her Texas 🚀 76+ Cities | Champion for Community-Led Investment

Megan Murray

Founder @ Leoluna Finance / Ops @ ATX DAO / Co-Founder @ ATX Women in Web3 / Board Member @ Austin AI Alliance

Nicole Pletka

President, Austin Women in Technology | Fractional Project Manager | Master of Project Salvage

Renae Mitchell

Human Resources Consultant , Land Developer, Current Pflugerville Independent School District Board Member, Past President (three years), and Vice President (one year)