build_houston

The Houston chapter of the @buildcities network.

[Collin McLelland 🏴‍☠️ @FracSlap]

Collide happy hour tomorrow night in downtown Houston

[Paul O'Brien @seobrien]

https://t.co/UgXegMn6CD

[Greater Houston Partnership @GHPartnership]

Houston-based @fervoenergy has reached a major milestone, filing for an initial public offering.

Founded in 2017, Fervo has grown from startup to unicorn to IPO candidate in less than a decade.

⭐Read more: https://t.co/wLsRz61EIl

[build_houston @build_htx]

Get the full report here: https://t.co/TBCpenGtc7

[build_houston @build_htx]

Houston's Innovation Ecosystem is shifting from a state of inertia (0 to 1) to a state of momentum (1 to n).

Check out these 10 highlights from the @GHPartnership State of Houston's Tech & Innovation Landscape Report:

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[build_houston @build_htx]

10. The flywheel is starting to turn. 101 startup exits from 2017–2023 ($3.6B in reported value) are beginning to recycle capital and mentorship back into the ecosystem, but more successful exits are needed to sustain momentum.

[Greater Houston Partnership @GHPartnership]

East Blocks has broken ground in EaDo, advancing a 10-block vision to convert historic warehouses into a walkable mixed-use district near Shell Energy Stadium.

The first phase includes 30,000 square feet across two sites, with Handies Douzo confirmed as an early tenant and completion targeted for August 2026.

⭐Read more: https://t.co/X3sZtJiFwH

[angelo @angelo_a_jr]

Houston's been making the rounds recently.

As energy comes into focus this decade and beyond, it seems like the "Energy Capital of the World" is well-prepared for the moment.

[Collin McLelland 🏴‍☠️ @FracSlap]

Apple will be producing the mac mini in Houston, Texas.

First time they have produced it in the in United States.

Houston is the future of American Dynamism. 🤘

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

New Tesla Megapack factory in Houston

[build_houston @build_htx]

Houston was built for this.

[The Kobeissi Letter @KobeissiLetter]

Shocking stat of the day:

Data center energy consumption has reached a record 5% of total US power demand.

This increase has been driven by the rapid adoption of digitalization and AI technologies.

This percentage is now estimated to more than DOUBLE over the next 5 years, according to McKinsey.

Additionally, data center load is set to account for up to 40% of net new demand added until 2030.

Overall, electricity demand for data centers is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of +23% through 2030.

Energy will soon be the AI bottleneck.