​​Join us for A²: Authentic Austin's Conscious Connection series!

​tl;dr: This unique gathering brings together founders, leaders, and curious people in Austin for an evening of Conscious Connection. This isn't a traditional "networking" event. A² is all about the authenticity that comes from depth.

​We're inviting both the market-focused leader AND the spiritual seeker within you to the table. Our events are part-networking, part-spiritual practice, combined into something WAY deeper.

​💬 What attendees are saying:

• ​"LOVED it. There's nothing else like this in Austin. This is something magical." 🤯

• ​"As a founder, I’m finding the people that I LOVE here. They’re spiritual people that happen to be in business of some sort." 🔥

​👯‍♂️ ​This is for you if:

• ​You feel like traditional "networking" events are too "business-ey". Sometimes they’re great and other times they feel transactional, like speed dating on how to build a business

• ​You might like "conscious" events (note: not religious), which are soul-filling, but feel divorced from the day-to-day reality of being a business owner unless you literally run a monastery

• ​You want to move past the bullshit and actually connect with cool people

• ​You struggle to let yourself go to events

• ​You're an introvert

​🤔 ​What to expect:

• ​​Guided meditation to settle and arrive

• ​Facilitated connection circle to share vulnerably with fellow authentic Austinites

• ​Group connection time

• ​Excellent vibes

​ ​👥 Who you might meet:

• ​A finance professor who writes about emotion in money

• ​A startup founder who is committed to building their business in a conscious manner

• ​A product executive-turned-consultant who is as much a therapist as a consultant

• ​A sales director who meditates every day and wants to master the spiritual game of chess

• ​A software engineer whose passion lies in creating IRL communities

• ​A former management consultant turned swim director and volunteer at the YMCA

• ​A therapist turned conscious community builder

​Whether you're a startup founder, seasoned executive, emerging leader, or simply curious about developing a more authentic approach to life and work, we invite you to bring your whole self to the table and connect deeply with others.

​🧳 What to bring:

• ​Presence and an open mind

• ​Your amazing & authentic self!

​🧘 Location:

​We’re excited to host this session at Shuniya Yoga Collective: 1708 Houston St, Austin, TX 78756. 

​Shuniya Yoga Collective is a space to elevate both your mind and body.  It is a community collective where meditative yogic practices such as Kundalini, Yin Yoga, Meditation, Mindful Flow and sound baths are offered to achieve a deeper consciousness, bridging the gap between a physical yoga practice and a stiller meditative state. It is in this stillness, where we can place our ego aside and balance our minds to reach a "zero" point... Shuniya.

​💰Suggested Donation:

​We offer this gathering as a gift. It’s something we love doing. We also want people to experience this independent of their financial resources. However, we’re renting the space from Shuniya Yoga Collective and would love to cover the cost of the space.

​If you'd like to contribute financially, we’ll gladly accept and pass those funds along to the studio. The suggested donation is $10, but any amount, (higher or lower) is appreciated. This donation is 100% optional.

​Venmo: @gorum

​Cash App: $elf

​🚗 Parking:

• ​The parking lot across the street from the Shuniya studio is for our use (parking lot address is 5407 Clay). Feel free to park in any spot in that lot.

• ​There’s also street parking if you prefer

​👯 About the facilitators:

​​Meet Dave Gorum & Kristen Pavle: Dave is a design coach to visionaries. Drawing on his experience as a successful founder and advisor he is devoted to serving the boldest work of sensitive, ambitious creatives. Through A², Dave is most excited about meeting creative and thoughtful people at the intersection of spirit and business.

​Kristen is a community strategist and social designer who helps tech startups, coaches, consultants, and creators find early customers and craft meaningful communal offerings. Through A², Kristen is most excited about cultivating the spirit of community, where authentic connections and shared purpose drive personal and collective growth.