Mars Venture Network Launches at Texas Venture Fest 2024

At this year’s Texas Venture Fest, we launched the first Mars Edition in Austin at the Red Fridge Society. This event was the gateway to launch the Mars Venture Network, a global hub designed to unite key players shaping the future of space exploration.

Featured at the event, we partnered with Starbase Brewery, the official beer of Texas Venture Fest (and Mars!) who generously supplied samples to Texas Venture Fest co-hosts located across the state. Attendees in the industry had the opportunity to network and celebrate space innovation.

Texas Venture Alliance is committed to being at the forefront of innovation, particularly within the space industry. 

"I believe we are on the verge of a new era in space exploration, and leading Mars Venture Network gives us the incredible opportunity to connect the dreamers, builders, and innovators who will make it a reality. As someone who has always been captivated by space, I am truly excited to see how these game-changing ideas will propel humanity into its next chapter of discovery, taking us further into the cosmos." - Marisa Vickers, Head of Mars Venture Network

“It just makes sense that out of this entire planet, where are we launching rockets going to Mars? Right here in Texas of course! Mars Venture Network should launch from here as well, and it is now expertly led by Marisa Vickers, our caring and ambitious founding board member. From Texas Venture Alliance’s own launch as a new organization in 2022, to now the biggest statewide venture network and resource to thousands of Texans, Marisa has guided, connected, and helped us launch many initiatives to solve the needs in this community. She has nearly 15 years dedication to advising startups and connecting investors, also extensive knowledge and network of the defense tech ecosystem as well as in new aviation technology… and as a Texan super connector, we’re lucky to have her leadership represent these efforts internationally— and intergalactically!” - CS Freeland, Founding President of the Texas Venture Alliance

In addition to the same benefits as Texas Venture Alliance, being part of the Mars Venture Network includes connections linking venture firms, governments, and corporations to cutting-edge startups, engaging webinars, thought leadership events, and startup showcases highlighting the most promising emerging technologies.

To learn more about the Mars Venture Network and sign up for the newsletter get on the waiting list here.