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HMI | Houston’s Most Influential
A private circle for those shaping what’s next.
Curated experiences. Meaningful connections.
By invitation.

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✨ Link in bio! We’ll see you for the Dream in Color Kickoff!

Sunday, November 1, 2026
5:00P-8:30P
@tago_hou - 1120 Dennis St, Houston, TX 77004

Reserve your ticket now - link in bio

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💸The Capital Room delivered.

Big thanks to our panelists for showing up with real answers, and to everyone who came to learn and connect — walking away with practical knowledge on investing, financial planning , and building real wealth.

📸: @six21pix

#hausoffounders #houstnetworking#houstontx #entrepreneur

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Meet Our Panelist 🏆

As a trusted advisor, Donnie helps business owners monetize their most valuable asset—their business. He has played a pivotal role in guiding clients through successful exit strategies and seamless transition to their next venture.

His strategic, deep understanding of market dynamics, and executional expertise have enabled him to consistently identify high-potential opportunities, drive substantial revenue growth, and close complex, high-value transactions.

Website: Vikingmergers.com

YOUR BUSINESS
Title: M&A Advisor
Specializes in lower middle-market sell-side transactions with companies between $1 Million-$100 Million in annual revenue.

Mergers & Acquisitions

YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
LinkedIn: Donnie Adams | LinkedIn
Instagram: @Donnie.adams06
Website: Vikingmergers.com

📍 Foundation Room | Houston
📅 Thursday, September 17
⏱️ 6PM to 9PM

Dress Code: Elevated Business / Cocktail Attire

Use Code: INVEST
Limited capacity. RSVP early.
Link in bio. @hausoffounders

#hausoffounders #houstonnetworking #houstonnetworkingevent #houstonevents

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The Style Guide 🥂

Not sure what to wear? Check out this guide to for some Inspo on what to wear to the Capital Room 👌🏾

Women: Elevated Chic
Men: Business/Classic

Come to Learn, Grow and Connect.
Dress to impress- You never know who might be in the room 🏆

🎟️🔗 In Bio
Use Code : HAUS
for a special Discount

#houstonnetworking #hausoffounders #houstonevents #houstontx #houstonnetworkingevents

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IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME 🎁
We’re giving away 3 Tickets!🎉

To enter:
1️⃣ Follow @hausoffounders
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a friend (1 entry for every person tagged)
4️⃣ Share to your story for a bonus entry

Winners announced Tuesday, September 15th.

Limited capacity. RSVP early — link in bio.

📍 Foundation Room | House of Blues Houston
🗓️ Thursday, September 17 | 6–9PM
👔 Elevated Business / Cocktail Attire

#HausOfFounders #HoustonEntrepreneurs #entrepreneur #houstonevents #houstonnetworking

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🏆Meet Our Panelist

Shaughn Thomas is an award-winning educator, investor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Wealth Exchange, a financial education community focused on helping adults build confidence in the markets through investing and day trading education. His journey into investing began while he was a middle school math teacher and ultimately grew into a passion for making financial education practical, understandable, and accessible.

Shaughn is also the founder of Invest in Yourself LLC, a financial literacy education company that has helped thousands of students develop real-world money skills. During his eight-year career in education, his work earned recognition including Fort Bend ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year, Region 4 Teacher of the Year Finalist, the Henry Ford Innovation Nation National Grand Prize, and two New York Emmy Award nominations.

Today, Shaughn continues to combine his background as an educator with his experience as an investor to help both youth and adults better understand money, investing, and the opportunities available to them through financial education.

Connect with Shaughn Thomas

Instagram:
@fabthomas86�@wealthexchange252
@investinyourself365

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaughnthomas

Website:
https://www.wealthexchangehq.com

📍 Foundation Room | Houston
📅 Thursday, September 17
⏱️ 6PM to 9PM

Dress Code: Elevated Business / Cocktail Attire

Limited capacity. RSVP early.
Link in bio. @hausoffounders

#hausoffounders #houstonnetworking #houstonnetworkingevent #houstonevents

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Our 5.20 Member Meetup was a success! Join us at our next one to learn more about BHCN and what we offer through our social and professional memberships. Come connect. Collaborate. & Collectively Elevate.

@agorahaus thank you for hosting us at your beautiful venue!

Join us 6.13 for the Black Label Experience: Essence of Summer

Cheers 🥂

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We’re only about 3 weeks away from the Black Label Experience: Essence of Summer, being held at Agora Haus - Houston’s first black owned private social club. The BLE is our signature social networking event where creatives and business leaders come to connect, collaborate, and collectively elevate.

Type “SUMMER” in the comments for a special promo code.

Ticket link in bio.

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Houston… this is your official invitation. Comment “FlashMob” below and we’ll DM you all the details to join us.

The Black Menswear FlashMob returns May 22–23 for a weekend centered around brotherhood, intentionality, service, style, and powerful connection. This isn’t just a photoshoot. It’s not just networking. And it’s definitely not just another event.

This is a movement that has already united THOUSANDS of men across 20+ cities and 3 continents — and now it’s Houston’s turn again.

Over the course of the weekend, we’ll gather with brothers from across the country for:
✨ A rooftop welcome mixer overlooking Downtown Houston at @agorahaus
✨ The iconic FlashMob experience at Houston City Hall
✨ Community impact through our clothing drive benefiting @coolxdad powered by Heyy King @derwin.l.hickman
✨ Meaningful networking and relationship building
✨ A brunch celebration to close out the weekend at @winsomeprime

And yes… hundreds of sharply dressed men gathering in one space creates a moment the city FEELS. The images go viral. The conversations shift. The energy is undeniable.

But the most important part?
The real relationships.
The opportunities.
The brotherhood.
The reminder that excellence still exists in our community at scale.

We’ve done this over 45 times. We know what happens when intentional men decide to show up for themselves and for each other.

So whether you’re coming to network, connect, serve, create, heal, celebrate, or simply experience something different… Houston is where you need to be Memorial Day Weekend.

📍 Houston, TX
📅 May 22–23, 2026
🎟️ FREE RSVP

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Thank you to Goodwille Pierre @goodwillepierre @dholmesofficial and Tamala Austin @jivejuicecompanyhtx for inviting me to participate in the Access Granted: Opening The Door to Harris County Opportunity Event held at @agorahaus it was great to spend some time with Frat Brother State Representative Ron Reynolds @reynolds.ron and NEW Harris County Administrator Erica Lee Carter @ericaleecarter as she did a fire side chat about Harris County and the strides they are taking to support small minority and women owned businesses.

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☀️Your Sunday Soundtrack is Streaming NOW!

@raetootrill taking us on a ride this Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, ...you get it😉

🔗Comment "Rae" and we'll send you the link to the full set!

🎧: @raetootrill
🎥: @freddiewimsjr
* we do not own the rights to this music. Please support the artists.*

Hangin’ on a String x Saturday Love (VANDALIZED EDIT) - Loose Ends x Jarreau Vandal

#explorepage #houstondjs #rnb #afrobeatmusic #djmixes

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