1 Million Cups Dallas | Weekly Startup & Entrepreneur Networking
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 at 9:00am CST
Kiln, Dallas, TX
9850 North Central Expressway#230 Dallas, TX 75231
Free
Event Description
Join Dallas' top startup community! Connect with founders, hear business presentations, and drink free coffee every Wednesday at 1MC Dallas.
Welcome to 1 Million Cups Dallas! ☕🤝 Start your Wednesday with free coffee, fresh ideas, and a vibrant community of Dallas-Fort Worth entrepreneurs ready to connect, share, and grow together.
1 Million Cups (1MC) Dallas meets every Wednesday at 9:00 AM and creates a welcoming, inclusive space for founders at every stage of their journey. Whether you are building your first idea, scaling an established startup, or looking to support local business owners, you belong here.
What to Expect 💡 We believe in community over competition and education over pitching. Each week, a selected local startup takes the stage:
- The Presentation: A 6-minute educational showcase by a local founder (not a sales pitch!). - The Feedback: 20 minutes of collaborative Q&A where the audience offers advice, resources, and feedback. - The Golden Question: We end every session by asking: "What can we, as a community, do to help you?"
But 1MC is more than just a presentation. It is the premier place in DFW to discover resources, make meaningful connections, and become part of an ecosystem that genuinely wants to see you succeed.
A Typical Wednesday Morning 🚀 Join us for:
- ☕ Free Coffee & Networking: Arrive early to mingle with peers, mentors, and advisors. - 🎤 Founder Stories: Learn from the challenges and triumphs of local business owners. - 🧠 Community Brainstorming: Share your expertise to help solve a founder's biggest challenge. - 🤝 Ecosystem Connections: Meet local partners, educators, and resources to help you scale.
There is no cost to attend. We run on coffee and connection!
Get Involved & Take Action 👇
- Attending? RSVP right here on Eventbrite to save your seat and help our community grow! - Want to Present? Apply to share your business and get feedback: Apply to Present - Know a Great Founder? Invite them to the stage: Invite a Presenter
Come for the coffee. Stay for the community, connections, and ideas that will help you take your next step.
Special thanks to Kiln for opening its doors to our community each week, and to our sponsors who make 1MC Dallas possible!
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