1 Million Cups – 1 Million Cups Austin will be hosted at PeopleFund during Innovation Week on Wednesday, May 8th from 8:45-10:00 AM. 1 Million Cups is a monthly event for local entrepreneurs to meet and present their startups to the thriving peer network of founders in Austin. Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and engage with their communities over a million cups of coffee, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation developed 1 Million Cups in 2012—a free program designed to educate, engage and inspire entrepreneurs around the country. Through the power of volunteers, 1 Million Cups has grown to more than 180 communities. As a program of the Kauffman Foundation, 1 Million Cups works with entrepreneurs, empowering them with the tools and resources to break down barriers that stand in the way of starting and growing their businesses. The presentations will begin at 9:00 AM, but roll in a bit early at 8:45 AM for some networking and a cup of coffee or tea