Cherie Werner

Cherie is a passionate community builder, connector, and the Founder and Chief Encouragement Officer of FIESTA Community, Austin’s most trusted gathering place and FIESTA is short for founders, investors, entrepreneurs, startups, techies, and adventurers.

A proud Texan and longtime Austinite, Cherie launched FIESTA in 2021 to help founders thrive in the city’s fast-paced, often overwhelming startup scene. What began as a small gathering has grown into a movement: over 70 events, more than 10...