Our Pillars

Their mission is to spearhead a transformative movement in AI innovation and entrepreneurship in Arizona, leveraging critical resources such as mentoring, information, talent, and capital to realize AI-enabled opportunities.

MAC Southwest serves as the Defense & Aerospace Tech Pillar of Silicon Oasis, accelerating innovation through mission-driven partnerships, workforce development, and founder support to advance Arizona’s national security and aerospace startup ecosystem.

 PHX FWD is a founder-led community powered by PHX Ventures, focused on making Phoenix a top software city by 2035. They bring together software founders, operators, and investors through curated events, peer groups, and shared resources to strengthen Arizona’s software startup ecosystem.

 AZ Cleantech is a Sustainability pillar of the Silicon Oasis Initiative, dedicated to advancing Arizona’s clean technology sector. The platform spotlights climate-driven innovation, connects cleantech founders, and fosters collaboration across energy, water, mobility, and sustainable materials—driving progress toward a cleaner, more resilient future in the desert and beyond. 

AZ PropTech Collective is a community-driven collective uniting real estate, construction, and technology leaders across Arizona. Their mission is to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and accelerate innovation in the built environment through events, partnerships, and ecosystem-wide engagement.

Phoenix Rising FinTech is a community of fintech and payments professionals driving innovation while supporting each other’s growth. Based in the Phoenix metro, with meetups nationwide, the group connects industry leaders, fosters collaboration, and welcomes sponsors and partners to showcase ideas through events, virtual series, and co-hosted programs.