Events - 25 Sep 17

Join Monkey Shoulder Brand Ambassador Seb Derbomez as he hosts Behind Bars, an in-depth roundtable discussion on the business behind bars with top industry experts from across the country. They will share their insights on how to make it in the industry – from opening one’s own bar to general networking and skill building. This year’s expert panel includes: Chris Hannah (French 75, New Orleans), John Lermayer (Sweet Liberty, Miami), Ezra Star (Drink, Boston), and Dev Johnson (Employees Only, New York City).

Behind Bars leads to the much-anticipated Ultimate Bartender Challenge (UBC), presented by Tales of the Cocktail and Monkey Shoulder, the following day in which25 Austin bartenders will compete in a series of challenges that test the real “skills that pay the bills”. The winner will receive a trip to Edinburgh, Scotland for the 2018 Tales on Tour, a five day premier cocktail festival. For more details, visit http://ultimatebartenderchampionship.com/. RSVP to joe@curichweiss.com.

Tech Ranch​, an Austin-based venture accelerator, and Impact Hub Austin​, a coworking space focused on social impact, have announced a partnership to further support entrepreneurs and businesses making an impact in Austin and across the globe. The partnership between Tech Ranch and Impact Hub Austin represents the expansion of the Tech Ranch community in Austin. Through this strategic collaboration, Tech Ranch and Impact Hub will leverage existing programs as well as create new initiatives aimed at providing both Austin-based entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs from Tech Ranch’s global community with an opportunity to connect with more ecosystems, build for scale, explore new markets and solve real social issues both locally and globally.

On Monday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Impact Hub North​, Tech Ranch and Impact Hub will host their first “Campfire Networking” event for an evening of community building and networking. The event is open to the public and all are invited to attend. More info at bit.ly/campfireatimpacthub.

Ashley Phillips, Managing Director of Impact Hub​, explains, “Because of our shared values, global community and impact focus, a partnership with Tech Ranch makes complete sense. One of the biggest values of Impact Hub Austin is its unique position to provide community, infrastructure and resources to amplify the successful work already being done. We are here to do more together through trust, courage and collaboration.”

Tech Ranch has been recognized as a top three social impact incubator in the U.S. for 2015 by UBI Global, top 20 U.S./Canada accelerator for 2015 by Gust’s Global Report and recently 2016 top 20 accelerator by Gust’s Global Report. Tech Ranch programs have influenced over 6,000

entrepreneurs in 42 countries.

Kevin Koym, Tech Ranch CEO​, shares the synergies of partnering with Impact Hub Austin, “I have been impressed with the commitment that Brian Schoenbaum and his team have made to supporting entrepreneurs build startup ventures with true impact on Austin and the world. Our partnership naturally complements our collective strengths. With Austin roots and global reach, Austin-based and global entrepreneurs can leverage Tech Ranch’s and Impact Hub Austin’s networks to amplify their impact.”