Our vision is a picture with all the pieces in the right place

Our vision is a picture with all the pieces in the right place

For every problem in the world, there is a best solution somewhere. Our mission is to identify, connect, and amplify the innovators tackling humanity's most pressing challenges, ensuring the right people and ideas find each other when they're needed most.

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Our Vision

A world where every challenge meets its best solution, and all the pieces are in the right place.

What We Do
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Global Directory

A living map of innovators, organizations, and events advancing solutions across industries and borders.

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Connections by Design

Curated introductions that bridge ideas, talent, and resources.

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Embassy Events

In-person and virtual gatherings that foster collaboration, spark partnerships, and accelerate solutions.

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Amplification

Highlighting innovation stories, best practices, and breakthrough ideas to inspire global action.

Why It Matters

Innovation doesn't happen in isolation—it happens when the right people collide at the right time. GIE is the hub where those collisions are designed to happen, unlocking opportunities for collaboration, funding, and scale.

Our Commitment

We believe in bold vision, fearless collaboration, and measurable impact. Our work is guided by a simple truth: the answers to our biggest problems already exist—our job is to connect them to the people who can put them to work.

Our Partners

Council on Innovation

The Council on Innovation (COI) provides Superconnected Intelligence for a better world. Our core group of experts (the Council) and a global network of specialists…

https://counciloninnovation.com/
Global
Founded 2026

Funded House

Funded House exists to fund innovation faster for the benefit of society. We identify high-potential startups, help them make the right strategic adjustments, and connect…

https://fundedhouse.com
Austin, Texas
Founded 2010

The Experience Firm

The Experience Firm designs extraordinary experiences to create extraordinary connections.

https://experiencefirm.com/
Austin, Texas
Founded 2014
Organizers

Amanda Caldwell

If you were to ask me what my passion is my answer would be simple,…

Partner
Experience Firm
Austin, TX

Elijah May

Elijah May is the CEO and Co-Founder of Funded House, where he helps startups earn…

CEO
Funded House
Austin, Texas

Marc Nathan

Marc is an experienced leader in the technology startup community with a talent for connecting…

Senior Director of Market Development
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Austin, Texas
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