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Houston Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (HYPE)

Houston Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (HYPE) offers dedicated professional development experiences for the next generation of business and community leaders at member companies through unique, regular engagements throughout the year and a curated bimonthly newsletter geared towards building their skills and enhancing their leadership potential. HYPE members are typically early- to mid-career professionals interested in growing their career potential.

What do HYPE Members Get?

Engaging Experiences: HYPE offers dedicated professional development experiences designed for the next generation of business and community leaders.
Regular Engagements: Members benefit from six unique engagements throughout the year, fostering a continuous learning environment.
Curated Newsletter: Stay informed with our curated bimonthly newsletter, tailored to build skills and enhance leadership potential.

What Should I Expect to Gain?

Skill Building: Equip yourself with the skills needed to thrive in a dynamic professional landscape.
Leadership Enhancement: Hone your leadership potential through curated experiences and insights.
Community Building: Foster connections and collaborations within a community of driven professionals.

Upcoming Event

HYPE

HYPE Summit: Step Into the Spotlight

8/28/25

Bringing together young professionals from across the greater Houston region, the third annual Houston Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (HYPE) Summit is an interactive and engaging day-long conference featuring panel discussions with business and thought leaders, workshop-style breakout sessions, and multiple opportunities to connect and build your network. This year's theme - Step Into the Spotlight - empowers the next generation of business and community leaders to take ownership of their career journey and raise their hand for growth opportunities. Featured Speakers: Veronica Breckenridge, Managing Director, First Bight Ventures Xiaodi Hou, Founder and CEO, Bot Auto Caroline Verot Moore, Executive Vice President and Houston Market Executive, Regions Bank Alex Lopez Negrete, CEO, Lopez Negrete Communications Will Womble, CEO, Umbrage