The Lovable Founder Series is coming to Austin, hosted by Steven Tran!

The Lovable Founder Series is a global event series designed to help builders go from idea to real product—fast.

The Austin event brings together founders, operators, creators, and builders for an evening focused on action.

Attendees will not just talk about startup ideas. They will build live products in the room using Lovable, with hands-on support from founders, mentors, AI builders, and the local startup community.

The goal is simple: leave with something real.

Whether attendees are starting from an idea, refining an MVP, or turning a workflow into a product, this event is designed to help them make meaningful progress in one night. No technical background is required.

The evening will include founder-led talks, hands-on building, live feedback, project demos, and community networking.

This event is designed for:
Founders
Aspiring founders
Operators
Creators
Startup builders
Non-technical builders
AI-curious professionals
Anyone looking to turn an idea into a working product

Attendees can expect:
Live product building with Lovable and AI toolsHands-on support from founders, mentors, and AI builders
Founder talks focused on rapid building and real-world execution
High-quality networking with founders, operators, and creators
Opportunities to demo what they built
Resources and next steps to continue building after the event

Agenda

5:30 PM – 5:45 PM | Guest Arrival + Check-In
Attendees arrive, check in, grab refreshments, and get settled. Guests should confirm their Lovable accounts are ready before the build session begins.

5:45 PM – 5:50 PM | Welcome + HICAM Intro
HICAM welcomes attendees, thanks partners, and shares brief context on the venue and its role in supporting founders, builders, and emerging technology.

5:50 PM – 6:00 PM | Antler Intro
Antler is recognized as the catering sponsor and shares a brief welcome to the founder community.

6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Founder Talk(s)
Founder-led conversations focused on the journey from idea to product, building quickly with AI, and turning momentum into traction.

6:30 PM – 6:35 PM | Build Session Instructions
Overview of the build challenge, timing, mentor support structure, demo submission process, and Q&A format.

6:35 PM – 7:35 PM | Hands-On Build Session
Attendees build or refine a product in Lovable. Projects may include landing pages, MVP features, internal tools, AI workflows, or customer-facing prototypes. Mentors and AI/dev helpers circulate to provide support.

7:35 PM – 7:45 PM | Demo URL Submission + Final Polish
Participants submit their demo or project URLs and use the final minutes to polish their work. Helpers assist with last-minute issues.

7:45 PM – 8:00 PM | 1-Minute Project Presentations
Selected individuals or teams give quick demos or explanations of what they built. Each presentation should stay short and focused.

8:00 PM – 8:10 PM | Closing Remarks + Thank Yous
Final remarks, partner recognition, community next steps, and guidance on how attendees can continue building after the event. HICAM, Antler, Lovable, Soundcheck, founders, mentors, and attendees should be recognized.

8:10 PM – 8:30 PM | Soft Networking
Attendees continue conversations, explore collaborations, and connect with founders, operators, and builders in the room.