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Logo with the letters 'E x F' and the words 'Expanding Frontiers' underneath.
A man in a gray suit and glasses standing inside a bike shop with bicycles mounted on the wall and a large window behind him. A guest speaker participates in Venture Café at 7th and Park, engaging the audience with insights during an Expanding Fronti
Angela Banks presents her startup SAVR (Senior Access in Virtual Reality) at Venture Café, 7th and Park, sharing innovative VR solutions for senior care during an Expanding Frontiers event.
Two young men are giving a presentation in a bike shop. One is speaking into a microphone, and the other is standing nearby. The shop has bicycles mounted on the wall and a television screen displaying 'NASA Trek' and 'Expanding Frontiers.' Large window shows palm trees and parked cars outside.

Where Ideas and Community Meet

Venture Café is more than just a networking event—it’s a launchpad for ideas, collaboration, and community growth in the Rio Grande Valley. Held monthly in partnership with 7th & Park, Venture Café creates a welcoming space where entrepreneurs, innovators, small business owners, and local leaders come together to connect, present their work, and exchange valuable insights.

Each gathering features dynamic discussions, spotlight presentations, and informal meetups that inspire action and spark partnerships. Whether you are building a startup, exploring new ideas, or looking to support the local innovation ecosystem, Venture Café is where progress begins—one conversation at a time.

If you are interested in presenting, partnering, or simply learning more about Venture Café, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of innovation in the RGV.