# Event Details - **Event Name**: Building a Business: How to start, fund it, and be successful - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn how the entrepreneurial spirit at UT Dallas & The IQ®HQ is fueling the rise of innovation in North Texas at PM Pints!About this EventJoin us on November 20 as we welcome Dr. Walter Voit as our featured PM Pints speaker.Topic:Dr. Voit will share how his work at The University of Texas at Dallas helped shape a culture where bold ideas turn into thriving businesses. He'll discuss how university resources like the Venture Development Center and Blackstone LaunchPad supported his journey from lab research to successful startups.Drawing from his experience in material science, bioelectronics, and additive manufacturing, Dr. Voit will talk about the intersections of academia and entrepreneurship, lessons from collaboration, and what drives North Texas's growing innovation ecosystem.Bio: Dr. Walter E. VoitWalter E. Voit, Ph.D.McDermott Faculty Member and Associate Professor, Departments of Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and BioengineeringDirector – Center for Engineering InnovationDirector – Center for Applied AI at the Richardson Innovation Quarter with UT Dallas Expertise (CAIQUE)Dr. Walter E. Voit is a pioneering researcher and entrepreneur whose work spans shape-memory polymers, flexible bioelectronics, neural interfaces, and advanced manufacturing. He has founded and led several technology ventures, including IvyBee, Inc., Adaptive3D (acquired by Desktop Metal), Qualia Inc., BackStop Neural, and Regulife Medical.A DARPA Young Faculty Awardee and Director’s Fellow, Dr. Voit has authored over 150 scientific publications and holds multiple patents. His ventures have attracted investment from leading global companies, translating research into cutting-edge products and applications. Dr. Voit is passionate about mentoring emerging innovators and advancing the culture of entrepreneurship in North Texas and beyond.Don't miss out on this informative and exciting event! Grab a pint, relax and engage in meaningful conversations with like-minded individuals. Mark your calendar and we'll see you there!Agenda?: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMNetworking & Hors d'Oeurves?: 06:00 PM - 06:05 PMOpening Comments?: 06:05 PM - 06:35 PMChat and DiscussionHost: Chris Shacklett ?: 06:35 PM - 07:00 PMClosing Networking - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richardson/building-a-business-how-to-start-fund-it-and-be-successful/100001925752480509 - **Event Categories**: business, art, fine-arts, nonprofit, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbuilding-a-business-how-to-start-fund-it-and-be-successful-tickets-1925752480509 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Richardson - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: 1302 E Collins Blvd - **lat**: 32.9673612 - **long**: -96.7026642 - **full address**: 1302 E Collins Blvd, 1302 East Collins Boulevard, Richardson, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: The Richardson IQ®HQ (https://allevents.in/org/the-richardson-iqhq/23420692) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/876f5eba454a8a05470bbf8ed86d129cde69f2bdafcd2f5fdb1aa9cbbf767ea6-rimg-w1200-h675-dce9ebe8-gmir.jpg?v=1762851899 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/542a2234d8430def4592585f26d72b1c0bec177330b73da7424b9ac1e0ecc70e-rimg-w400-h400-dceaece9-gmir.jpg?v=1762851899 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** 1302 E Collins Blvd, 1302 East Collins Boulevard, Richardson, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** The Richardson IQ®HQ - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** business, art, fine-arts, nonprofit, calendar - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Building a Business: How to start, fund it, and be successful ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Building a Business: How to start, fund it, and be successful", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/876f5eba454a8a05470bbf8ed86d129cde69f2bdafcd2f5fdb1aa9cbbf767ea6-rimg-w1200-h675-dce9ebe8-gmir.jpg?v=1762851899", "startDate": "2025-11-20", "endDate": "2025-11-20", "url": "https://allevents.in/richardson/building-a-business-how-to-start-fund-it-and-be-successful/100001925752480509", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "1302 E Collins Blvd", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1302 East Collins Boulevard", "postalCode": "75081", "addressLocality": "Richardson", "addressRegion": "TX", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "32.9673612", "longitude": "-96.7026642" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Learn how the entrepreneurial spirit at UT Dallas & The IQ®HQ is fueling the rise of innovation in North Texas at PM Pints!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-04", "availabilityEnds": "2025-11-20", "validFrom": "2026-04-04", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/richardson/building-a-business-how-to-start-fund-it-and-be-successful/100001925752480509" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-04", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/richardson/building-a-business-how-to-start-fund-it-and-be-successful/100001925752480509", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "The Richardson IQHQ", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/the-richardson-iqhq/23420692" } ] } ] ```