# Freeway

> Freeway is Phoenix's tech ecosystem infrastructure organization — connecting founders, operators, talent, and capital through community, events, and shared resources. Freeway serves as the "on-ramp" to the Phoenix startup ecosystem, reducing barriers to access and accelerating growth for the region's tech community.

Freeway is anchored by the City of Phoenix and supported by a network of 70+ public and private partners. Its mission is to make Phoenix the national model for sustainable tech ecosystem growth by bringing together talent, capital, and community.

## Core Offerings

- [Home](https://www.freewayphx.com/): Overview of Freeway's mission, programs, and pathways into the Phoenix ecosystem.
- [Ecosystem Dashboard](https://ecosystem.freewayphx.com/dashboard): A map of the Phoenix tech ecosystem — jobs, investors, companies, and capital in one place.
- [Tech Talent Summit](https://www.freewayphx.com/tech-talent-summit): Freeway's flagship bi-annual gathering bringing together talent, capital, and community. Over 2,000 attendees to date. Next summit: November 6–7, 2026 (International Tech Talent Summit).
- [Jobs Board](https://jobs.phxfwd.org/jobs): Startup and tech job opportunities in the Phoenix area. 200+ jobs promoted.
- [Freeway X / Tech Arizona Advocates](https://www.freewayphx.com/freeway-x-tech-arizona-advocates): Global extension connecting Phoenix's tech ecosystem to international markets, operators, and opportunities.
- [Media / Blog](https://www.freewayphx.com/media): Stories, insights, and news from the Phoenix tech ecosystem — covering startups, funding, workforce, and innovation.
- [Resources (Stacklist)](https://stacklist.app/freewayphx): Curated content, events, and resources across the Freeway ecosystem.
- [Partner With Freeway](https://forms.fillout.com/t/dnHixAChsius): Information for organizations interested in supporting the Phoenix tech ecosystem through partnership.
- [Join the Talent Network](https://forms.fillout.com/t/4Mr9F9o2iXus): Sign-up for tech talent seeking visibility and connections in the Phoenix market.
- [Newsletter](https://www.freewayphx.com/#newsletter): Freeway's newsletter with ecosystem updates, events, and opportunities. 4,500+ subscribers.
- [Slack Community](https://join.slack.com/t/freeway-phx/shared_invite/zt-3i7xl6wy9-zQ_2EizUwM6qbpg8QY5NBgM6qbpg8QY5NBg): Freeway's community Slack for founders, operators, and talent in the Phoenix area.

## Key Facts

- Location: Phoenix, Arizona (serves the greater Phoenix/Valley metro area)
- Founded to address the access and visibility gap in Phoenix's geographically spread-out tech ecosystem
- 2,000+ summit attendees, 4,500+ newsletter subscribers, 70+ collaboration partners
- Anchored by the City of Phoenix; also partners with Avondale, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Tempe
- Private partners include JP Morgan, Monsoon Ventures, PHX Ventures, Defense Innovation Unit, Flinn Foundation, and many others
- Community vibrancy rating: 9.1/10

## Content Focus Areas

Freeway's media covers: Phoenix startup ecosystem news, founder resources and tips, talent and hiring, venture capital and funding, tech sectors including semiconductors, defense tech, bioscience/healthtech, AI, cleantech, and autonomous vehicles, and global tech partnerships.

## Contact

- Email: hello@founderfreeway.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/founderfreeway
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freewayphx/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freewayphx