This newsletter is in partnership with a new Capital Partner, RevTek Capital.

So in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day — we’re feeling a little lucky ☘️

Thanks to the support of our partners, we’re opening up a flash release of free tickets to Tech Talent Summit on April 10. Huge thank you to TriNet, SwitchThink, Auxilia Asset Management, Stormbreaker VC, RevTek Capital, CommLoan, Cognite, Recalibrate AI and so many more!

Because what’s happening right now is real.

We’ve already confirmed:

• 37+ startups actively hiring and fundraising exhibiting inside the Startup Pavilion
• Activating an Investor Lounge at Player15 Group
• 120+ RSVP’d, Attendees flying in from San Francisco and other major markets
• Conversations & workshops centered on AI, capital velocity, hiring and the future of work.

We’ll be announcing the full speaker lineup soon, but the panels alone are shaping up:

AI and the Future of Work: Augmentation, Automation, and the Next Talent Economy — how talent, automation, and new workforce models are evolving in real time.

Building Toward Series A: The Capital Velocity Playbook — what it actually takes to move from seed to Series A in today’s environment

This is what Freeway has always been about.

Creating spaces where the right people find each other at the right time whether that’s a founder meeting an investor, someone landing their next role, or a company finding the partner that changes everything.

We’re excited to announce that Camille Campbell, a Forbes 30 Under 30 will be our Emcee for the day.

Inside the pavilion we’re bringing together some of the fastest-growing startups in Arizona.

…and 33+ startups and growing.

We’ll also be hosting curated Venture Pods where founders can meet:

• aligned investors
• top startup talent
• industry partners

If you're an investor or experienced operator interested in joining a venture pod, RSVP.

Source: PHX FWD Job Board

Why It Matters: Talent is the nucleus. Companies don’t scale without it. Ecosystems don’t grow without retention.

Explore 300+ open roles across the ecosystem.

Explore detailed investment activity 👇

Arizona Tech Week continues to grow with events happening across the ecosystem.

A couple worth checking out:

If you’re visiting Phoenix during Tech Week and want help navigating the ecosystem: Just reply to this email. We’re happy to share a curated list of events aligned with your interests and make introductions while you’re in town.

If you’re building, investing, hiring, or exploring — this is the week to show up.

Explore the AZTW full master event list → Page or Spreadsheet

Our vision is to make Phoenix the national model for sustainable tech ecosystem growth proving that when talent, capital, and community work together, everyone grows.

That work doesn’t happen through headlines or one-off wins. It happens through consistent alignment, shared ownership, and people showing up week after week to build something durable. We’ll keep doing our part to connect the dots, surface what matters, and make the ecosystem more accessible for everyone moving through it.

If you’re building, hiring, investing, or looking for your place in this community, you’re in the right room.

With gratitude,

Your friends at Freeway PHX ❤️

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