Inspiring Builders
Moontower Society brings college students and Austin's early-stage tech ecosystem together — through the founders and builders who are shaping it.
About Moontower Society
Moontower Society exists to show college students what "great" looks like.
Austin is one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems in the country. Moontower Society brings that ecosystem directly to students.
Through curated events, fireside chats, and community programming, we give students direct access to the founders, builders, and investors doing the most interesting work in early-stage technology right now — the people building Austin’s future, the ideas driving it, and the careers emerging from it.
Our focus is narrow by design: entrepreneurship in and around early-stage technology companies. We believe specificity creates depth, and depth creates real relationships between students and the ecosystem.
Students leave our events with a clearer picture of what’s possible — and a growing network of peers and mentors to help them get there.
Based in Austin, TX. Built for what’s next.
Why We Exist
The best way to understand entrepreneurship is to get close to it. Moontower Society puts students in the room with the founders taking risks, the companies getting built from scratch, and the careers that are redefining what a professional path can look like.
We create proximity to what's happening at the frontier — and the relationships that make it real.
Meet our Members
What We Do
Expose
Speaker events and fireside chats with founders, operators, and investors building in Austin’s startup ecosystem.
Connect
Relationship-building between students and the early-stage community, and between students themselves.
Evangelize
We champion Austin as one of the best cities in the country for entrepreneurship and early-stage careers.
Events
Upcoming
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Apr 15, 2026
Past
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Feb 25, 2026
Andy Keil — Co-Founder, Dreambase.ai
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Jan 28, 2026
Scott Hickle — Founder & CEO, Throne
A fireside chat on building Throne from the ground up and navigating the early-stage startup journey in Austin.
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Oct 15, 2025
Addie Rasche — Silverton Partners
The basics of venture capital: how VCs evaluate startups, what makes a fundable idea, and how the Austin VC landscape works.
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For Founders & Operators
Share your story with the next generation of Austin builders. Our speaker events are low-prep, high-impact — a 30-45 minute fireside chat with engaged students who want to learn from people doing the work.
- Reach 40+ curious students in one session
- Connect with emerging talent in Austin's tech scene
- Give back to the ecosystem that supports your company
For Students
Moontower Society is open to all students. No application, no membership fee — just show up to events and join the email list to stay in the loop.
- Attend fireside chats with real founders and investors
- Meet peers who are curious about startups
- Get ecosystem updates and internship leads
Contact
Questions or want to collaborate? Email zac@brickwiseadvisors.com.