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OPEN Austin
OPEN Austin is a chapter of the Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs, based in Austin, Texas. It focuses on fostering entrepreneurship and professional development through networking, mentorship, and community initiatives.
Overview
What OPEN Austin does
What OPEN Austin is
OPEN Austin is a chapter of the Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs, based in Austin, Texas. It focuses on fostering entrepreneurship and professional development through networking, mentorship, and community initiatives.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports community and event host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 2021
- Approximate age
- About 5 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community · Event host
- Last reviewed
- April 1, 2026
Official channels
Find OPEN Austin elsewhere
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Capability profile
OPEN Austin as a community
Community overview
OPEN Austin is a chapter of the Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs, a global network of entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals. Founded in July 2021, it is based in Austin, Texas, and aims to foster entrepreneurship and professional development within the community. The organization provides a platform for networking, collaboration, and mentorship among its members.
Community focus
OPEN Austin focuses on connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals of Pakistani heritage and beyond. It aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry, enhance the global image of Pakistanis, and support community advancement through workshops, mentorship, and networking events.
Member value
Members benefit from networking opportunities, mentorship, and collaboration with other professionals and entrepreneurs.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
- Next recorded event
- April 12, 2025
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Operators · Students
- Benefits
- mentorship and network-access
- Program types
- community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- United States
Community activity
Events and activity
The organization hosts various networking events and workshops, including the 'Accelerate and Scale OPEN Austin Forum 2025' scheduled for April 12, 2025.
Notable members
Notable members include Asif Habib (President), Tauseef Rab (Senior Director of Engineering & Technical Lead), Aater Suleman (Co-Founder, Vixul), and other prominent professionals in technology and entrepreneurship.
Capability profile
OPEN Austin as an event host
Event focus
OPEN Austin focuses on connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals of Pakistani heritage and beyond. It aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry, enhance the global image of Pakistanis, and support community advancement through workshops, mentorship, and networking events.
Format narrative
OPEN Austin provides a platform for networking, collaboration, and mentorship among its members.
Format and cadence
- Event types
- meetup and workshop
- Modality
- in-person
- Startups can present
- No
Availability
- Registration state
- Not currently accepting
- Next recorded event
- April 12, 2025
- Next event location
- 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752
Audience and fit
- Selection criteria
- open
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Corporate Innovators
- Regions
- United States
Speakers and past editions
Speakers
Notable team members include Asif Habib, Tauseef Rab, Aater Suleman, and others from various sectors.
Common questions
What to know about OPEN Austin
Upseed classifies OPEN Austin under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community and event host capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 1, 2026
Known limits
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