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Inspiring Builders

Moontower Society brings college students and Austin's early-stage tech ecosystem together — through the founders and builders who are shaping it.

Moontower Society panel discussion with Austin founders and investors

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.

4
Semesters Active
13
Speakers Hosted
150+
Students Reached
1
Mission: Austin Startups

Meet our Members

AA

Andy Ambrose

LinkedIn
RB

Rajiv Bala

LinkedIn
JB

Jon Broscious

LinkedIn
ZF

Zaz Floreani

LinkedIn
AK

Anthony Krueger

LinkedIn
MM

Michael Maloney

LinkedIn
MM

Mike Marcantonio

LinkedIn
AR

Addie Rasche

LinkedIn
ZR

Zac Rollins

LinkedIn
AV

Andrew Vogeley

LinkedIn
XW

Xinxin Wang

LinkedIn

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

Past

  • Feb 25, 2026

    Andy Keil — Co-Founder, Dreambase.ai

    Andy Keil with Moontower Society students
  • 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.

  • 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.

Speakers & Companies Featured

MedScout Throne Silverton Partners Sapphire Ventures Restive Clutch
Students attending a Moontower Society speaker event Moontower Society fireside chat with Scott Hickle, Founder of Throne

Our Sponsors

Morrison Foerster Banc of California

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Get Involved

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
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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
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Contact

Questions or want to collaborate? Email zac@brickwiseadvisors.com.

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