👩‍💻 Breaking Barriers in Cybersecurity! 👨‍💻 Cybersecurity is evolving, and women are leading the charge! Join us for an inspiring virtual panel on April 29 to hear from women leaders in cyber as they share their career journeys, mentorship experiences and tips for transitioning into the field. Sponsored by @uatedu ✨ FREE for AZTC members | $20 for non-members 📅 Register today! ➡️ Link in bio Tag a friend who should join this powerful conversation! ⬇️ #WomenInCyber #CyberCareers #TechLeadership #AZTechCouncil #BreakingBarriers https://www.instagram.com/p/DIOrdsepqrC

Thanks to @WPCareySchool for hosting the Innov8ers Phoenix Conference! The ACA was excited to present about Arizona’s robust startup ecosystem to over 200 attendees and industry partners. #ASU #WPCarey #Innovation #Arizona #Phoenixconference #ecosystem https://www.instagram.com/p/DIM1_AgsWju

This Thursday Wiley Larsen and Tiffany Bisconer, CPA, MS, MAFM cover the essential legal and financial considerations that every entrepreneur should be aware of, but may not realize they need. They will provide valuable insights on the do's and don'ts of taxes, along with important things every business owner should know to set their company up for success. https://www.instagram.com/p/DIMoyS6zawK

Join us on Thursday, April 10th at Venture Café Phoenix for an empowering conversation with Jacqueline Keidel Martinez on Executive Visibility for Women Entrepreneurs: Building Connection & Trust. 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Venture Café Phoenix 👀 Build your executive presence 🔐 Learn how to deepen connection & trust 🤝 Network with fellow women entrepreneurs Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your visibility and impact! #WomenEntrepreneurs #ExecutiveVisibility #VentureCafePhoenix #WEN #Leadership https://www.instagram.com/p/DIKPxZTTaKO

EMPOWERING TOMORROW’S WORKFORCE: The ACA joined @pinal_county. LG Energy Solution, and @centralarizonacollege to celebrate the grand opening of the battery-focused Future48 Workforce Accelerator. #Arizona #Pinalcounty #Workforce #Battery #Batteryindustry #LGEnergySolutions #Future48 https://www.instagram.com/p/DICXQk4BXJ3

Last night was “Creating AI Risk Guardrails - Legal, Ethical, & Social Considerations” night! 🤖 📊 We kicked things off with Part 1 of the “Going Live: Building a Financial Model” workshop, led by Alexander McElfish. Entrepreneurs sharpened their financial knowledge — from building pro formas and defining key assumptions to crafting compelling financial roadmaps. 🧠 Then, we dove into an important conversation in tech; AI risk. In the “Creating AI Risk Guardrails – Legal, Ethical & Social Considerations” workshop, Danny Robles and Dr. Timiebi Aganaba guided us through the legal, ethical, and societal complexities of AI adoption. 📸 Throughout the evening, attendees also had the opportunity to get complimentary professional headshots — because showing up professionally starts with your image. Meanwhile, 1:1 Mentor Hours were in full swing: ⚖️ Brian J. Burt, Partner & Chair of the Emerging Business Group at Snell & Wilmer, met with entrepreneurs for personalized legal guidance in 15-minute sessions. 🤝 Maria (Bayer) Gauer, a sales mentor with over $25M in personal sales, gave tailored advice on generating leads, increasing close rates, overcoming mindset blocks, and increasing revenue. 🗓️ Join us next week for: “You Don't Know What You Don't Know: Taxes and Insurance for Startups” night sponsored by @azcommerce! https://www.instagram.com/p/DICRgGvS_e4

Congratulations to the 2025 @venturemadness winners @inkdgreetings, Hema Sense, and @parentprojects !🎉 #VM25 #Arizona #Startups #Innovation #Venturemadness #indgreetings #Hemasense #Parentprojects https://www.instagram.com/p/DIAZzuLJcCE

🌆 The future of smart cities starts here! Arizona is leading the way in IoT, 5G, and digital transformation—be part of the conversation at the Smart City + IoT Conference on April 21 at ASU SkySong. 📍 ASU SkySong | 12:00 – 5:00 PM 🎟️ Don’t wait—register now! Link in Bio Many thanks to event sponsors @azcommerce, @arizonastateuniversity @rythmznetworks @10to1pr & @fptsoftwarelive #SmartCity #IoT #ArizonaTech #ConnectivityRevolution https://www.instagram.com/p/DH_y3u-zj7G

HAPPENING NOW: The ACA is excited to kick off a full day of 16 startup pitches at @venturemadness with over 300 in attendance! Follow along for updates and the announced winners this evening! #VM25 #startups #tempearizona #smallbusiness #venturemadness #innovation https://www.instagram.com/p/DH_u4bqSssg

We’re thrilled to announce that THE Dan Tyre, legendary speaker, adviser, mentor, investor and HubSpot’s 6th employee, is leading our next PHX FWD Workshop on April 10! 🙌 This one WILL fill up quickly so be sure to register today – it's free! https://lu.ma/0jmdljlu?trk=organization_guest_main-feed-card-text" target="_self" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-control-name="organization_guest_main-feed-card-text" data-tracking-will-navigate="">https://lu.ma/0jmdljlu Dan will be teaching on How to Scale in the Modern Economy with a Focus on Long-Term Value & Responsible Growth. This session is built for founders and entrepreneurs who are ready to scale their businesses in a responsible and sustainable manner. What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to build a scalable business plan focused on profitability ✅ Tactics to manage the challenges and risks of rapid growth ✅ Ways to build and lead a high-performing team ✅ How to align your scaling strategy with long-term vision and stakeholder trust Dan brings decades of experience growing startups (including two unicorns!) and a passion for mentorship and ethical leadership. We're incredibly lucky to have him in the community and teaching this workshop for us! 🗓️ April 10 📍 The Arbor 🔗 Spots are limited – Register now: https://lu.ma/0jmdljlu?trk=organization_guest_main-feed-card-text" target="_self" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-control-name="organization_guest_main-feed-card-text" data-tracking-will-navigate="">https://lu.ma/0jmdljlu Dan Tyre Kira Guardia Gregg Scoresby Clate Mask Chris Chumley Jeff Kerr Elizabeth Taylor Jackson Scoresby Bennett Scoresby Noor Nusrum Becky Winter https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7313635852562092032

GROUNDBREAKING ⚒️ Congrats to Komatsu on its expanded sales and service facility in @CityofMesa! The $80 million investment triples Komatsu’s footprint in Mesa, creating hundreds of jobs and supporting Arizona’s nation-leading mining sector for years to come. #Mesa #Arizona #Groundbreaking #NEWS #Komatsu #Mining #jobs #facility https://www.instagram.com/p/DH9k_2yOvbP

This Thursday we start the 3-part "Going Live: Building a Financial Model Workshop" series. Alexander McElfish will go through all of the steps necessary to build a functional financial model that tells a compelling story about your venture. In this short course, we will focus on how to build a pro forma based on your business and revenue model, how to define assumptions, and best practices for summarizing and communicating your financial roadmap. https://www.instagram.com/p/DH9RqNpzpem

Join us on 5/8 for a Biltmore Community Mixer: Camelback Rd – Phx's Sandhill Road, a progressive networking experience designed to connect founders, investors,… https://lu.ma/ysdnsgmv

Learn all about how fractional CFOs can help your startup with strategic finance decisions in this online event! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strategic-finance-for-startups-need-to-know-about-fractional-cfos-tickets-1301143056909

🚀 Tech Talent Summit + Startup World Cup AZ Future-Proof Your Career | Grow Your Startup 📅 Friday, May 9, 2025 10am-7pm 📍 Arrive @ NextSpace – Scottsdale,… https://lu.ma/kuvapmyy

That’s a wrap on our inaugural TechFusion: AI, IT & Computer Science Conference! 🎉💡 With 200 attendees, game-changing discussions and an incredible speaker lineup, this event was one for the books! A huge shoutout to our amazing sponsors: @azcommerce , @gcu, @openclassrooms & @10to1pr for making it all possible. And to our expert speakers and panelists, thank you for sharing your knowledge and insights! 📸 Drop your favorite moment in the comments & tag us in your photos! #TechFusion #AI #Innovation #TechNetworking #aztechcouncil https://www.instagram.com/p/DH9DdepvwLB

The MBA for Entrepreneurs - in less than 60 seconds https://www.instagram.com/p/DH8Zp9wMRuj

ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE BREAKS GROUND ON FUTURE48 WORKFORCE ACCELERATOR IN YUMA

What a night in Phoenix. Thanks to the team at PHX Ventures and Deloitte for hosting an incredible evening of founder-focused conversation, community, and energy. We packed the patio (look at those views 😍) for a fireside chat with Mark Roberge and Gregg Scoresby, unpacking AI, market disruption, and the Innovator’s Dilemma. John Boucher, Sean Po, Jay Po, Becky Winter https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7312926722117488642

🚀 AI is transforming HR—are you ready? Join us April 22 at the Council’s Tech Inclusion Forum for a dynamic discussion on the future of AI in HR. Hear from experts in data, law, software and HR leadership. Plus, enjoy networking and happy hour! Many thanks to our sponsor @avnet! 🎟️ Secure your spot now! Link in bio! #TechInclusion #AIinHR #HRTech #AZTechCouncil https://www.instagram.com/p/DH6QoV6JSpa

An incredible night with incredible people! 🙌 Huge shout out to Mark Roberge and Gregg Scoresby for sharing your wisdom during the fireside chat. To Clate Mask for laying out and leading the vision for PHX FWD. To Nikki Vogt and Deloitte for hosting us. And to PHX Ventures, Stage 2 Capital, Silicon Valley Bank, and Snell & Wilmer for helping us make it happen. And last but certainly not least, thank you to everyone who joined us tonight. We couldn’t run these events without you and we’re excited to continue growing this community and providing founder-led, stage-specific, function-focused content as we move forward! If you missed this one, join the community and our upcoming events by visiting phxfwd.org. Now let’s make PHX a top software city! https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7312699866688733184

Building a world-class software ecosystem in the heart of the desert takes vision, bold risks, and a community that’s committed for the long haul. PHX FWD is leading the charge to make Phoenix a top software city by 2035, but it takes all of us. Founders, investors, and builders, this is our moment to step up and make it happen. Huge thanks to Gregg Scoresby and PHX Ventures for taking the lead on this movement. Phoenix has the talent, the drive, and the opportunity, now it’s on us to turn vision into reality. #Phoenix #Letsgo https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7312695628982013952

“Now I'm building a career that I love and enjoy doing" #Future48 @Govhobbs @ArizonaWestern https://www.instagram.com/p/DH4TT3SCSOT

As AI becomes more integrated into business and daily life, understanding its risks is critical. This Thursday join Danny Robles and Timiebi Aganaba as they explore the key legal, ethical, and social considerations that come with AI adoption. Learn how to establish responsible AI guardrails to mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and build trust in AI-powered solutions. https://www.instagram.com/p/DH4LxsDzBaj

The ACA was proud to support @TENWESTfest in #Tucson, showcasing Arizona’s dynamic innovation ecosystem. The week-long experience included professional development and entrepreneurial opportunities in addition to a pitch competition for local startups. @startuptucson #TENWEST #startups #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #Business #Arizona #Event #Development #Economy https://www.instagram.com/p/DH4FifqzMCd