Stanford Alumni Association · Texas Chapter

Connecting for
Change and Growth.

We bring credentialed angel investors and promising early-stage startups together, backed by the trust and reach of the Stanford network.

Stanford-Backed Alumni Association Chapter
Angel + Entrepreneur Core Membership Tracks
Open to All Stanford Affiliation Not Required
Who We Are

Built on Trust.
Driven by Community.

Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs Texas Chapter is part of the Stanford Alumni Association's broader mission to connect exceptional people. We believe the strongest deals begin with mutual credibility: shared networks, overlapping experiences, and a culture of earnest collaboration.

Founders and investors want expedited deal flow and minimized risk. A shared affiliation with an institution like Stanford provides the bond that encourages both. But our community extends beyond alumni. We welcome anyone in the entrepreneurial ecosystem who brings the same rigor and spirit.

Our in-person events are rooted in Texas, bringing together communities across Austin, Houston, Dallas, and beyond. Our startups and investors, however, are sourced globally. The best opportunities do not observe geographic boundaries, and neither do we.

SAE TC does not write checks as an organization and is not a broker-dealer or registered investment advisor. We connect startups with investors, facilitate introductions, and educate the community on topics relevant to early-stage investing. All investment decisions are made independently by individual members.

Learn How to Get Involved
Stanford community gathering
Get Involved

Two Ways to Participate

Whether you are building a company or looking to back one, there is a place for you in the SAE Texas community.

Startup founder presenting
For Startups

Get in Front of Angels Who Mean Business.

Submit your materials to be considered for pitch events, deal-structuring sessions, and introductions to our network of angel investors and partner VCs. Stanford affiliation is not required.

Submit Your Startup
Angel investors at a panel discussion
For Angels & Members

Access Deal Flow. Shape the Community.

Join as an Angel member to get first-look access to every startup that comes our way. Or join as an Affiliate or Entrepreneur member to engage with the community at any level.

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Leadership

The Team Behind the Chapter

Alec Walker, Founder and President

Alec Walker

Founder & President

Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs Texas Chapter