Thank You for Being Part of Something Bigger

For those of you that missed it, on May 9, the Tech Talent Summit brought together over 200 founders, investors, engineers, job seekers and hiring companies for a day focused on connection, opportunity, and the future of tech talent in Phx.

The Summit was more than an event—it was a signal. A signal that Phx is ready to lead as one of the country’s most accessible, inclusive, and high-momentum innovation ecosystems.

With Gratitude: A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners

Behind every successful summit is a network of dedicated organizations and individuals who believe in the vision. We're incredibly grateful to the sponsors, partners and student volunteers who helped make the Tech Talent Summit possible—your support fuels the momentum behind Phx’s growing innovation economy.

arrive was proud to sponsor Freeway's incredible gathering of innovators, founders, and tech leaders. Our Scottsdale venue NextSpace is designed for meetings that actually work — from 2-person strategy sessions to 200-person offsites.

Email arrive. to book your meeting! [email protected] 😁

We’re also grateful to the City of Scottsdale for their support and to Mayor Lisa Borowsky for joining us to deliver opening remarks at the Tech Talent Summit. Your leadership and presence helped set the tone for a day focused on innovation, opportunity, and community.

Read more about our sponsors on our new favorite social stacks, with Stacklist.

Meet the event sponsors who powered the Tech Talent Summit 👇️

Explore the organizations driving impact, connection, and growth across Phx’s tech ecosystem.

 Check out the incredible community partners who have leaned into the mission in a big way 👇️

Grateful for our in-kind partners who brought extra value to the experience 👇️

🔍 At a Glance

A Stage Filled with Visionaries: Highlights from Our Speakers and Panelists

Future-proofing your career & startup were the hot topics with our panelists ranging from CIOs, CTOs, product leaders arming the audience with ways to upskill & enhance your pathways for professional growth.

Read more about our panelists & connect on LinkedIn with this stack 👇️ 

The Capital to Capability panel hit on, you got funded, now what?! Successful CEOs & HR Leaders shared strategies from hiring fractionally to meeting investors that deploy teams and take away the hiring complexities - to ultimately run more capital efficiently.

Check out the panelists on this stack 👇️ 

The rooms were filled for Office Hours, hitting on GTM, Engineering, Growth, Resume Optimization and Marketing with these incredible leaders! 👇️ 

Lastly, we got to hear from 5 companies who are actively hiring 👇️ More jobs openings here

Where Ideas Took Flight: Live Pitches, Meaningful Conversations, and New Connections

The summit wasn’t just about inspiration—it was about action. From live startup pitches to dynamic breakout sessions, the day sparked real conversations and partnerships that will shape what’s next.

Congrats to Christian Oswald of rainfall for winning the 2025 Startup World Cup AZ Regional! A chance to compete for $1m in San Francisco Finals & a $100k SAFE Note from Open Access Ventures.

Congrats to the Startup World Cup AZ 2025 finalists 💥 !

🤗 Perks from Our Partners to You

Enjoy special offers, discounts, and resources—available to you through Freeway’s ecosystem partnerships.

Unlock exclusive perks from our partners from talent acquisition tools like Club Req, to saving you $ on Stripe transaction fees with kicbac and more👇️

🚀 What’s Next with Freeway

Freeway is not just a platform — it’s a movement to make Phoenix the most accessible, connected, and founder-centric startup city in the country.

We’re building real infrastructure to help founders grow and stay rooted in the Valley:

1. Access to Opportunity
   Live dashboard that track startups, investors, funding rounds with historical data insights — giving everyone a clear view on ecosystem mapping & activity.

2. Media That Moves
   Founder stories, event coverage, and ecosystem signals that increase visibility and drive real outcomes.

3. Global Innovation Bridges
   International pitch events, strategic delegations, and curated experiences that bring the world to Phoenix — and Phoenix to the world. 🇬🇧 London Tech Week is next!

We’re here to unlock momentum — for startups, for talent, and for a city on the rise.
Thanks for building this with us.

Lastly, please complete this brief survey as we continue to co-create with community feedback.

➡️ If you’re Interested in being part of the 4th Tech Talent Summit coming November 6 & 7th, 2025 reply to this email.

Thank You & Have a Restorative Weekend! 😎 

– The Freeway PHX Team