Own the Austin debate scene.
Most documented city outside Chicago.
Be the reason it starts
city waitlist is wide open
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members already in Austin
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local clubs to build on
The Austin ambassador role
You run the room
One recurring debate night a month in Austin. You bring the venue and the energy; the format carries the rest.
We bring the machine
The Standard Debate format, a topic bank, judging playbook, the platform for signups and scoring, and a national league behind you.
It pays to build
Revenue share from tickets and memberships in your region, monthly stipends at activity milestones, and equity for ambassadors who build real cities.
The league today: 4 cities live, 250+ competitors and members, 12+ events run. Toastmasters built roughly 13,800 clubs on this model; debate is the sharper night out.
Why Austin now
Eight-email outreach blitz already drafted. UT Austin debate alumni network is the warm path; Anderson HS and Westwood HS cover the high-school alumni population; Texas Debate Collective is an Austin nonprofit with deep coach + alumni reach.
Local clubs already in Austin
Top referrers in Austin
Nobody in Austin has brought a friend in yet. Invite one and be the first name on this list.
Warm contacts in Austin
Named introductions the operating plan has identified. If you become the Austin ambassador, these are the relationships you inherit on Day 1.
- Brendon BankeyDirector of Debate, UT AustinEmail + phone available. Coached NDT champions. Gateway to the entire UT debate alumni network.
- El ContrerasAnderson HSAustin high school debate alumni connection.
- Dominic HendersonWestwood HSAustin high school debate alumni connection.
- Texas Debate CollectiveAustin nonprofitDeep coach + alumni network.
Apply for the Austin ambassador role
Location is pre-filled to Austin, TX. Edit if you live somewhere else but want to lead Austin.
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