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Tyreke Griffin

Basic Information​

  • Location: Austin, Texas
  • Age: 32
  • Background: Industrial Engineering
  • Current Role: Energy Risk Engineer
  • Secondary Business: Event hosting/cultural experiences

Introduction​

  • How we met: Introduced by Waziri Garuba on 2025-06-26
  • Context: Phone conversation to discuss his event business and potential collaboration

Background & Interests​

  • Origin: Lake Charles, Louisiana (southwest Louisiana)
  • Event Focus: Hosts immersive cultural events in Austin featuring different cultures (Asian, Filipino, French, Louisiana)
  • Target Audience: People who want alternatives to bars for meeting people and learning
  • Upcoming: Filipino games event in collaboration with Filipino Young Professionals Austin
  • Business Model: Currently doing summer series at a distillery, considering strategic pivot

Key Characteristics​

  • Entrepreneurial: Running events business alongside full-time engineering job
  • Cultural Appreciation: Passionate about helping people understand different cultures
  • Adaptable: "I can do any task. I'll figure out how to do it"
  • Reflective: Taking time to think deeply about business direction

Conversation Highlights​

  • Seeking advice on monetizing events through sponsorships rather than charging attendees
  • Interested in potential opportunities with Gary's work in Tulsa
  • Open to helping with industrial/engineering projects
  • Considering stepping back from current event model to reassess strategy

Potential Collaboration Areas​

  • Event planning and execution
  • Industrial engineering expertise
  • Energy sector knowledge
  • Cultural programming and community building

Follow-up Items​

  • Review links/information about Tulsa opportunities
  • Potential collaboration on future projects
  • Ongoing discussion about event business strategy

Notes​

  • Genuine interest in helping people connect and learn about cultures
  • Practical engineering mindset combined with entrepreneurial spirit
  • Open to pivoting business model based on strategic advice

Transcripts​

Transcript IDDateSummary
2025-06-26-tyreke-griffin-conversation-summary2025-06-26Phone conversation about Tyreke's cultural events business in Austin, Gary's monetization strategy advice, and potential collaboration opportunities in Tulsa