IN-PERSON

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM CST

(Event time zone)

November 19, 2026

Stripe Waco Community kickoff

Name: Stripe%20Waco%20Community%20kickoff
Start: 2026-11-19T17:30:16.000Z
End: 2026-11-19T19:30:16.000Z
Location: 2313 Washington Ave.

# Networking

# Build with Stripe Community

# Business development

Welcome to the first in-person meetup of the Stripe Waco Community!

We're bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, developers, e-commerce founders, local business owners, technology professionals, and SaaS operators from Waco and across Central Texas to connect, collaborate, and grow together.

Our vision is to help Waco become a growing hub for fintech, entrepreneurship, and digital innovation in Central Texas by connecting people, sharing ideas, and creating opportunities for collaboration.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, developer, student, startup founder, or technology professional, you're welcome!

You don't need to be a Stripe expert or even a current Stripe user. If you're interested in business growth, technology, innovation, and connecting with like-minded people, this community is for you.

Our First Meetup Activity: Connect & Collaborate

We'll kick things off with a relaxed networking activity where everyone has an opportunity to:

Introduce yourself: Share who you are, what you do, and what you're building.

Share your journey: Talk about a business challenge, opportunity, or idea you're currently exploring.

Make meaningful connections: Meet others who may share your interests, offer insights, or become future collaborators.

Shape our community: Share what topics, activities, and events would make this community valuable to you.

Let's Build Something Meaningful Together!

This is just the beginning of the Stripe Waco Community, and we'd love for you to be part of it from day one.

Come as you are, bring your ideas, and let's connect, collaborate, and grow together!

Agenda

11:30 AM

11:45 AM

CST

Registration

Check-in & Welcome Networking

Arrive, check in, and get comfortable! Meet fellow entrepreneurs, business owners, developers, and professionals over casual conversations before the official program begins. This is a great opportunity to introduce yourself, make your first connections, and get to know other members of the Waco Stripe Community.

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11:45 AM

11:55 AM

CST

Opening remarks

Welcome & Community Vision

Meet your Community Builder, learn about the Waco Stripe Community's mission, and discover what we're building together.

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11:56 AM

12:10 PM

CST

Introduction

Introductions & Icebreaker

Get to know fellow attendees, share what you do, and discover common interests.

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12:11 PM

12:35 PM

CST

Networking

Connect & Collaborate Networking

Grab lunch. Build meaningful connections, exchange ideas, discuss business challenges, and explore opportunities for collaboration.

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12:46 PM

1:00 PM

CST

Presentation

Community Ideas & Principles

Help shape the community by suggesting future events, topics, and shared values.

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1:00 PM

1:15 PM

CST

Presentation

Stripe Community Platform Walkthrough

Explore our online community, discover its Spaces, and learn how to stay connected between events.

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1:00 PM

1:30 PM

CST

Opening / Closing

Open Networking & Wrap-up

Closing remarks. Continue conversations, exchange contacts, and explore ways to stay involved.

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Starting in 11 days 23 hours

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM CST (Event time zone)

November 19, 2026

Location

2313 Washington Ave., Rice Aesthetics Academy, Waco, TX, 76701

Starting in 11 days 23 hours

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM CST (Event time zone)

November 19, 2026

Location

2313 Washington Ave., Rice Aesthetics Academy, Waco, TX, 76701