About TechMex Austin
Building bridges between Mexico's tech talent and Austin's innovation ecosystem since 2018.
Our Mission
TechMex Austin exists to connect, empower, and amplify Mexican and Latino tech professionals in Austin's innovation ecosystem. We create spaces for knowledge exchange, professional development, and cross-border collaboration.
Our Vision
A thriving, visible, and influential Mexican tech community in Austin — where talent flows freely across borders, ideas become companies, and culture is a competitive advantage.
Our Community
130+ members — founders, engineers, PhDs, and creatives — building bridges between Mexico and Austin, backed by Red Global MX and the Mexican Consulate.
Our Journey
The Seed
TechMex Austin begins as informal gatherings of Mexican tech professionals in Austin, organized through Red Global MX.
Casa TechMex I
First edition of Casa TechMex at Headliners Club. 250+ attendees. The community finds its flagship event.
Casa TechMex II
Second edition at Capital Factory. 350+ attendees. TechMex Talks series launches. The platform grows.
The Platform
Year-round programming. TechMex becomes a full community platform — events, content, jobs, and resources.
Organizing Committee
Sara Jop
President
Sara leads TechMex Austin's strategy, partnerships, and community vision. A bridge-builder connecting Mexican innovation with Austin's tech ecosystem.
Red Global MX
TechMex Austin is part of the Red Global de Mexicanos en el Exterior — a network of Mexican professionals worldwide, supported by the Institute for Mexicans Abroad (IME) and Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE).
This institutional backing gives TechMex credibility, access to consular support, and connections to Mexican professional chapters in 100+ cities worldwide.
Consulado de México en Austin
TechMex Austin works closely with the Mexican Consulate in Austin, which provides institutional support, event collaboration, and connections to government programs for Mexicans abroad.