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FEI Austin - April 2025 Dinner Meeting - "Torchy's Business Journey"


FEI Austin is thrilled to announce our April dinner event featuring the Mike Rypka, Founder and CEO of Torchy's Tacos. 
In this presentation, Mike will share how he founded and grew Torchy's. He will also discuss key decision points he faced along the way, as well as challenges and impacts to people, finance, and the community. 

Join us on Wednesday, April 23, at Maggiano's Little Italy (Domain) as Mike shares his business journey. Be sure to register before the registration deadline for this event to save your seat!

This event is for current FEI Austin members, sponsors, and qualifying prospective members.
   5:30 PM:  Check in begins
   5:30 PM - 6:30 PM:  Networking and drinks (beer and wine only)
   6:30 PM:  Dinner
   7:00 PM:  Presentation 
   8:00 PM:  Event concludes  


PLEASE NOTE FEI AUSTIN'S EVENTS POLICY

1.)  This event is intended only for:
    -  Current FEI Austin Members (including Retired Members and Trial Members)
    -  Current FEI Austin Sponsors
    -  Prospective members who qualify for FEI membership and must be approved by the Chapter Administrator or a current Board Member before registering for this event

2.)  Registration must be completed before the registration deadline; walk-ins will not be permitted.   

3.)  We encourage all of our current members and sponsors to attend this and all FEI Austin events. However, FEI Austin is required to provide an accurate number of guests to our venue for food and seating. Please only register for this event if you are able to attend.  

We thank you for your cooperation with these guidelines!
 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Registration will close on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

 

CPE CREDIT

One (1.0) CPE Credit for attending this event will be given in the Field of Study: Business Management & Organization
 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Discover how Mike Rypka founded and grew Torchy's Tacos 
  • Learn about key decision points when starting a business from a Founder and CEO
  • Understand the business challenges and impacts to people, finance, and the community as a Founder and CEO



QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions, please contact FEI Austin's Chapter Administrator, Nima Vadgama, at [email protected].

Speakers

Mike Rypka

Founder & CEO
Torchy's Tacos

Credits

1.00 CPE
Basic

Method

group-live

Field

Business Management and Organization, Non-technical

Prerequisites

none

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