# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Founders Fireside: Sportstech lessons from Texas, with David Steele
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: David Steele builds sportstech ventures from scratch in Texas and loves mentoring early founders. Hear his story and how he supports othersAbout this EventA collaboration between Taiawa - Wellington Tech Hub, The Atom, & the US Embassy.David Steele is Director of Plug and Play Tech Center's Sportstech vertical, Frisco, Texas where he leads corporate engagement, startup acceleration, and ecosystem development for global brands and early-stage ventures alike. He was pivotal in launching "Origin," a 6,000-square-foot innovation hub at The Star in Frisco, now home to partners including the Dallas Cowboys, New Balance and Gatorade.David's passion is mentoring founders to figure out their next step. He's visiting New Zealand to learn more about our tech and startup scene, and this fireside chat is a chance to hear from him directly, whatever stage you're at.AgendaWelcomeDavid - Background, how he got there, and what he's working on now (20 minutes)Questions (10 minutes)Morning teaPlaces are limited, so please register to secure your spot.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/founders-fireside-sportstech-lessons-from-texas-with-david-steele/100001998472714687
- **Event Categories**: fitness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour
  - Location: The Atom—Te Kahu o Te Ao innovation space
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: NZD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Wellington
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: The Atom—Te Kahu o Te Ao innovation space
- **lat**: -41.2791401
- **long**: 174.7789423
- **full address**: The Atom—Te Kahu o Te Ao innovation space, 23 Lambton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Founders Fireside: Sportstech lessons from Texas, with David Steele being held?
  - **A:** Founders Fireside: Sportstech lessons from Texas, with David Steele takes place on Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am at The Atom—Te Kahu o Te Ao innovation space, 23 Lambton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Founders Fireside: Sportstech lessons from Texas, with David Steele?
  - **A:** Founders Fireside: Sportstech lessons from Texas, with David Steele is organized by Victoria University of Wellington.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Founders Fireside: Sportstech lessons from Texas, with David Steele is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wellington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Founders Fireside: Sportstech lessons from Texas, with David Steele sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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