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SUMMARY:Capital Bootcamp Pitch Prep
DESCRIPTION:In this 5-week bootcamp\, Colorado business owners will receive technical assistance to complete their application for state funding programs. Drop-in for a single session that you specifically need help on\, or attend all 5-weeks and receive a “Capital Ready” certification along with all the tools needed to complete your application. Additional office hours available for 1-1 support. \nWeek 4: Pitch Prep: Telling your Story \nLearning outcomes: \n\nHow to articulate your business story in a clear\, lender-focused pitch\nHow to tailor your narrative to the specific program your pursuing\nIdentify common pitch mistakes and correct before approaching a lender\n\n  \nAbout our facilitator:\nJamie Finney: Jamie works on capital access for Rural Colorado – building tools for the ecosystem at Startup Colorado and investing via Howdy Partners. Since 2018\, Howdy Partners has raised $45M\, vetted hundreds of companies\, and invested in over 50 high-growth rural Colorado startups. Durango is home.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/capital-bootcamp-pitch-prep-telling-your-story-learning-outcomes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Capital Bootcamp,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260922T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260922T123000
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SUMMARY:How to Launch Your Business: A Startup Checklist
DESCRIPTION:Ready to start a business? Here is everything you need to know to go from idea to launch.\n\nAbout This Event\nThinking about starting a business in Colorado? Join us to learn what is required at the state and local levels. This class is for those who have already decided that entrepreneurship is right for them as well as determined their business idea and the feasibility of it. We will work our way through a concrete and concise checklist for the logistics of how to get your business up and running and where to go from there! \nTopics include: \n* Trade name search \n* Legal structure selection \n* State registration \n* Licensing requirements \n* Business plan over view \n* Enterprise Zone Tax Credits \n* Human Resources \nThis webinar will be presented on Zoom. Please register to receive the link to join. If you do not plan to attend the live class and are just looking to get a recording\, please register for this on-demand version instead. \nTaught by Callie Koch\, Program Manager for the Colorado SBDC serving the West Central region. \n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis training is a good fit for businesses in the idea or pre-venture phase\, and early startups. \n\n\nMore Information\nThis class is part of the Startup Track\, an SBDC webinar series that begins with idea validation and ends with strategic business planning and next steps for profitability and growth. If you have not yet taken the other recommended startup track classes\, we would encourage you to do so first. \n\n10 Things to Know Before You Run a Business\nBusiness Entry Options: Build\, Buy\, or Franchise?\nIdea Feasibility: Methods to Test Your Business Idea
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/how-to-launch-your-business-a-startup-checklist-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Conference,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260813T184124Z
CREATED:20260622T174300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T184124Z
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SUMMARY:Colorado Capital: Don't miss these OEDIT funding opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Most business owners in Colorado are leaving money on the table…not because the capital isn’t there\, but because they don’t know about it. This workshop series is here to change that. Each session will explore different Colorado-specific capital opportunities that could make a serious difference in your business and how to apply for it. \nIn this final session\, the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) will join us to cover the Venture Capital Authority Program\, which provides seed and early-stage startups $50\,000 up to $1 million in investment capital. OEDIT will give an overview of the program background and program requirements\, share the list of existing VC partners for the program\, and share success stories across the state. Attendees will walk away with a “Program Fit” worksheet to clearly understand their application readiness and next steps. \nAbout our co-host: Crystal Walsh is a Colorado native and the Accounting & Operations Manager for the Colorado Venture Capital Authority (VCA) at OEDIT. With 13 years of combined experience in banking and economic development\, including the last three years on the Business Funding & Incentives team at OEDIT\, she specializes in the operational and financial management of state-led venture capital initiatives designed to empower Colorado businesses and local investors.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/colorado-capital-funding-opportunities-you-may-be-missing-out-on-venture-capital-authority-with-oedit/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Roadtrip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260917T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260917T133000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Industries Deep Dive
DESCRIPTION:SCAPE is hosting a local conversation for anyone interested in deep diving into the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant. \nWe’ll be joined by local committee members to review application concepts\, along with previously awarded companies sharing their experience after receiving funding\, and companies who didn’t receive funding but used the feedback to fuel positive growth and momentum. SCAPE has helped over a dozen companies secure this funding — learn from the experts on how to develop a strong proposal. This is a highly competitive program designated for companies that fit within OEDIT’s advanced industries scope — RSVP here. \nThis is an in-person event: SCAPE @ FLC Center for Innovation835 Main Avenue\, Suite 225 (on the 2nd floor of the Main Mall)\,Durango\, CO 81301 (map).
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/advanced-industries-deep-dive/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260903T175726Z
CREATED:20260903T175726Z
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SUMMARY:From Invisible to In-Demand: FREE Marketing 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Your customers are out there. Are they finding you? \nJoin our FREE Marketing 101 workshop and learn practical strategies to build your brand\, reach more customers\, and grow your business. \n📅September 16 | 6 PM 💻 Zoom \n🌐 English presentation with Spanish translation \nReserve your spot today and start turning visibility into opportunity.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/from-invisible-to-in-demand-free-marketing-101-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260916T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260916T163000
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CREATED:20260825T174548Z
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SUMMARY:Belonging @ Startup Colorado Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Startup Colorado will be at Colorado Startup Week this year\, focused on an important segment of our work: Where Belonging Meets Business. Join three finalists of the Belonging Colorado and Startup Colorado Growth Challenge as they pitch their businesses: \nKatie Kelly\, KnowtifyED\nKyle Parker\, SLED Outdoors\nNichole Argo\, TogetherUp Institute \nThis high-energy showcase isn’t just about the awards—it’s about celebrating the vision\, grit\, and creativity that fuel rural entrepreneurship. Finalists will compete for funding and exposure\, pitching to a panel of judges and a live audience. \nWhether you’re an investor\, fellow founder\, community supporter\, or just curious about the exciting companies emerging from Colorado’s rural regions\, come and see see innovation in action. \nAt Startup Colorado\, we see firsthand that when the business community is mobilized\, it can be a powerful force for good. Our program at Colorado Startup Week is the result of our months-long Belonging Accelerator\, in partnership with Belonging Colorado. We’re excited to showcase founders who are building strong companies while strengthening the communities around them—and to celebrate the important role that you and the ecosystem play in making that possible. \nRSVP below.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/belonging-startup-colorado-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:TARRA\, 865 Albion St Ste 250\, Denver\, CO\, 80220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Pitch Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260811T150423Z
CREATED:20260811T150421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T150423Z
UID:10000341-1789560000-1789563600@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Rural Creative Connections: The Mountain and Valley Fiber Arts Festival Comes to Durango
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Rural Creative Connections session with co-hosts Jill Knuckles and Lise Poulsen from the 2026 Mountain and Valley Fiber Arts Festival (MVFAF). \nFor over 40 years\, this festival called Taos\, NM home. This year marks its first time in Durango\, Colorado! Jill and Lise will share what’s ahead for the festival’s Durango debut\, happening October 3 & 4\, 2026 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center (free admission\, free parking). \nThe festival brings together fiber artists\, animals\, and makers from across the region\, including a juried natural fiber market featuring yarns\, finished goods\, and fiber arts tools; fiber animals like sheep\, alpacas\, goats\, llamas\, and yaks; hands-on workshops led by expert instructors; live demonstrations of spinning\, dyeing\, sheep shearing\, and more; and a brand-new Yarn Bombing initiative\, where acrylic-yarn scarves\, shawls\, mittens\, mukluks\, and blankets will be hung around Durango to announce the festival\, then collected\, washed\, and donated to local assistance programs. \nDuring this virtual session\, Jill and Lise will talk about what makes MVFAF special\, what to expect at this first Durango event\, and how rural creatives can get involved\, whether as vendors\, volunteers\, or attendees. Rural creatives are encouraged to attend and explore how this festival could be a source of connection\, inspiration\, or opportunity for their own creative work. \nWe’ll also open up space for conversation\, connection\, and resource-sharing among rural creatives across Colorado. \nJoin us for this Rural Creative Collective‘s call to learn more about the Mountain and Valley Fiber Arts Festival\, connect with fellow creatives\, and celebrate this exciting new chapter for a beloved regional tradition.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-creative-connections-the-mountain-and-valley-fiber-arts-festival-comes-to-durango/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Rural Creative Collective
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260813T184410Z
CREATED:20260623T172052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T184410Z
UID:10000310-1789473600-1789477200@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Colorado Capital Bootcamp: Building your Business Financial Narrative and Loan Package
DESCRIPTION:In this 5-week bootcamp\, Colorado business owners will receive technical assistance to complete their application for state funding programs. Drop-in for a single session that you specifically need help on\, or attend all 5-weeks and receive a “Capital Ready” certification along with all the tools needed to complete your application. Additional office hours available for 1-1 support. \nWeek 3: Building your Business Financial Narrative and Loan Package \nLearning outcomes: \n\nIdentify the full checklist of documentation needed for your target loan programLearn how to frame your business narrative based on a specific loan program\nLearn how to write a compelling use-of-funds statement\n\n  \nAbout our facilitator:\nJamie Finney: Jamie works on capital access for Rural Colorado – building tools for the ecosystem at Startup Colorado and investing via Howdy Partners. Since 2018\, Howdy Partners has raised $45M\, vetted hundreds of companies\, and invested in over 50 high-growth rural Colorado startups. Durango is home.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/capital-bootcamp-building-your-business-financial-narrative-and-loan-package/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Capital Bootcamp,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20251227T182924Z
CREATED:20251227T182924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T182924Z
UID:10000172-1789344000-1789775999@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Colorado Startup Week
DESCRIPTION:Colorado Startup Week is a free\, community-driven celebration of bold ideas and entrepreneurial spirit—across Colorado and beyond. As the largest event of its kind in North America\, CSW brings together over 10\,000 founders\, investors\, creatives\, and changemakers for a week of learning\, inspiration\, and connection. \nDriven by the community\, for the community\, Colorado Startup Week unites the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem\, connects a global network of like-minded innovators\, and celebrates the people\, companies\, and ideas shaping what’s next. With hundreds of sessions spanning topics from robotics to fundraising\, CSW offers something for everyone who believes in building the future. \nAt Colorado Startup Week\, we are committed to creating an inclusive space where all attendees can connect\, learn\, and grow—regardless of gender identity\, gender expression\, race\, ability\, sexual orientation\, or any combination of those identities.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/colorado-startup-week/
LOCATION:Denver
CATEGORIES:Community,Conference,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260911T103000
DTSTAMP:20260818T224632Z
CREATED:20260818T224632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T224632Z
UID:10000345-1789120800-1789122600@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Young Americans Center Virtual Info Sesion for Southeast Colorado
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Southeast Colorado educators\, school administrators\, and\nyouth-facing organizations: Virtually join the Young Americans Center for\nFinancial Education to learn about our Personal Finance\, Banking\,\nEntrepreneurship\, and Economics programs we can offer your youth. Of\nspecial interest to Southeast Colorado are our grant-funded programs\ncurrently offered at no cost! \nThis session will provide:\n• Overview of available programs\,\nresources\, and implementation options\n◦ Designed for classrooms\, schools\,\nafter-school groups\, and\nyouth-serving organizations\n• Opportunity for educators to ask\nquestions\n• Explore which programs best fit their\nstudents\n• Guidance on bringing programming\ninto their school or organization
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/young-americans-center-virtual-info-sesion-for-southeast-colorado/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260911T100000
DTSTAMP:20260805T173338Z
CREATED:20260805T173338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T173338Z
UID:10000326-1789117200-1789120800@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Rural Women in Entrepreneurship // September Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Rural Women in Entrepreneurship group inside the Startup Colorado Community comes together for a virtual hour of connection. September’s co-host will be Katy Martin in Steamboat Springs\, founder of Joyful Design Co. \nThis hour is casual\, fun\, and easy to drop into. We talk about what we’re currently working on\, share our stories\, and pool our resources to help each other get to that ‘next step’ on the long entrepreneurial road ahead. \nThe format is simple: \n\n20-minute presentation from our co-host on making sense of your website data — no jargon\, just practical takeaways. Katy will walk through a real website report to show what Google Analytics and Search Console can actually reveal\, which numbers are worth your attention\, and how to turn those insights into concrete improvements to your site\, marketing\, and online visibility. Attendees will also leave with a custom Google Looker Studio report to make reviewing their own data easier going forward.\nRounds of 1:1 connections with other community members\nCome and meet fellow women entrepreneurs from all over the state to discuss current topics and trends in business\n\nFree and open to all Colorado women working in business and business support. \nAbout Katy:\nKaty Martin is the founder of Joyful Design Co.\, where she helps established businesses create brands and websites that inspire confidence\, build momentum\, and drive results. With more than 25 years of experience\, she combines strategy\, design\, and data to help business owners understand what’s working\, make smarter decisions\, and grow with greater clarity. Originally from Australia\, Katy now lives in Steamboat Springs\, Colorado.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-women-in-entrepreneurship-september-meetup/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking,Rural Women in Entrepreneurship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260909T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260909T164500
DTSTAMP:20260818T224632Z
CREATED:20260818T224632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T224632Z
UID:10000344-1788970500-1788972300@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Young Americans Center Virtual Info Sesion for Southeast Colorado
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Southeast Colorado educators\, school administrators\, and\nyouth-facing organizations: Virtually join the Young Americans Center for\nFinancial Education to learn about our Personal Finance\, Banking\,\nEntrepreneurship\, and Economics programs we can offer your youth. Of\nspecial interest to Southeast Colorado are our grant-funded programs\ncurrently offered at no cost! \nThis session will provide:\n• Overview of available programs\,\nresources\, and implementation options\n◦ Designed for classrooms\, schools\,\nafter-school groups\, and\nyouth-serving organizations\n• Opportunity for educators to ask\nquestions\n• Explore which programs best fit their\nstudents\n• Guidance on bringing programming\ninto their school or organization
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/young-americans-center-virtual-info-sesion-for-southeast-colorado/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260813T184559Z
CREATED:20260623T171424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T184559Z
UID:10000309-1788868800-1788872400@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Capital Bootcamp Collateral\, Credit Enhancements\, and Bridging the Gap
DESCRIPTION:In this 5-week bootcamp\, Colorado business owners will receive technical assistance to complete their application for state funding programs. Drop-in for a single session that you specifically need help on\, or attend all 5-weeks and receive a “Capital Ready” certification along with all the tools needed to complete your application. Additional office hours available for 1-1 support. \nWeek 2: Collateral\, Credit Enhancements\, and Bridging the Gap \nLearning outcomes: \n\nBusiness owners will learn to articulate their collateral position and identify any shortfalls\nBe able to explain to a lender how CCS or CCR can bridge your gap\nKnow the CCS borrower fee and how it affects loan cost\n\nAbout our facilitator:\nJamie Finney: Jamie works on capital access for Rural Colorado – building tools for the ecosystem at Startup Colorado and investing via Howdy Partners. Since 2018\, Howdy Partners has raised $45M\, vetted hundreds of companies\, and invested in over 50 high-growth rural Colorado startups. Durango is home.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/capital-bootcamp-collateral-credit-enhancements-and-bridging-the-gap/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Capital Bootcamp,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260901T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260901T130000
DTSTAMP:20260813T184948Z
CREATED:20260623T170705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T184948Z
UID:10000308-1788264000-1788267600@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Capital Bootcamp: What Lenders Look at and How to Prepare
DESCRIPTION:Week One of this bootcamp will focus on Financial Foundations: What Lenders Look at and How to Prepare \nIn this 5-week bootcamp\, Colorado business owners will receive technical assistance to complete their application for state funding programs. Drop-in for a single session that you specifically need help on\, or attend all 5-weeks and receive a “Capital Ready” certification along with all the tools needed to complete your application. Additional office hours available for 1-1 support. \nWeek One Learning outcomes: \n\nCalculate a basic debt-service-coverage ratio from your own financials\nIdentify gaps in financial statement before approaching a lender\nUnderstanding how credit score affects program access and what to do about it\n\n  \nAbout our facilitator:\nJamie Finney: Jamie works on capital access for Rural Colorado – building tools for the ecosystem at Startup Colorado and investing via Howdy Partners. Since 2018\, Howdy Partners has raised $45M\, vetted hundreds of companies\, and invested in over 50 high-growth rural Colorado startups. Durango is home.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/capital-bootcamp-a-step-by-step-technical-guide-to-prepare-for-state-lending-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Capital Bootcamp,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260901T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260901T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T174115Z
CREATED:20260824T174001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T174115Z
UID:10000353-1788249600-1788278400@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Demystifying Entrepreneurship Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Calling all innovators! If you’re curious about how to\nact on an idea or have a current venture and want to\nmove it forward\, this workshop is for you! Click here to\nlearn more and register And more information here. \nTickets range from $0-$49 but full scholarships are available. Plus\, this is our big finale\, and there will be special surprises for all who attend. Hope to see you there! \n 
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/demystifying-entrepreneurship-workshop/2026-09-01/
LOCATION:Sky Ute Casino\, 14324 CO-172\, Ignacio\, CO 81137\, 14324 CO-172\, Ignacio\, CO\, 81137\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260831T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260831T190000
DTSTAMP:20260824T174115Z
CREATED:20260824T174001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T174115Z
UID:10000352-1788195600-1788202800@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Demystifying Entrepreneurship Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Calling all innovators! If you’re curious about how to\nact on an idea or have a current venture and want to\nmove it forward\, this workshop is for you! Click here to\nlearn more and register And more information here. \nTickets range from $0-$49 but full scholarships are available. Plus\, this is our big finale\, and there will be special surprises for all who attend. Hope to see you there! \n 
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/demystifying-entrepreneurship-workshop/2026-08-31/
LOCATION:Sky Ute Casino\, 14324 CO-172\, Ignacio\, CO 81137\, 14324 CO-172\, Ignacio\, CO\, 81137\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160845Z
CREATED:20260824T160845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160845Z
UID:10000351-1787839200-1787842800@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - Vibe Your Mobile App with Bolt
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Vibe Your Mobile App with Bolt\nThursday\, August 27th | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nExponential Impact HQ | Colorado Springs\, CO \nCurious about vibe coding? This hands-on\, beginner-friendly workshop will introduce you to Bolt\, an AI-powered development platform that makes it possible to turn your ideas into working mobile applications—without needing a traditional software development background. \nWhether you’re an entrepreneur\, innovator\, designer\, or simply AI-curious\, you’ll learn how to collaborate with AI to plan\, build\, and iterate on a mobile app using natural language prompts. We’ll cover the fundamentals of vibe coding\, demonstrate best practices for prompting\, and walk through the process of creating an app from concept to prototype. \nBy the end of the session\, you’ll understand how AI is changing the way software is built and leave with the knowledge and confidence to continue building your own applications. \nNo programming experience is required. Just bring your laptop\, your phone\, your curiosity\, and an idea you’d like to explore. \nSign Up For a Free Account: https://bolt.new/ \nYour Instructor: \nStephanie Battista Hubbard is the Head of Innovation at Humanity Innovation Labs™ and a product innovation leader specializing in AI\, product development\, and workforce transformation. She has trained more than 600 professionals in practical AI applications\, helping technical and non-technical teams integrate AI into their daily work. With over 20 years of experience\, Stephanie is passionate about making emerging technologies accessible\, practical\, and impactful.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-vibe-your-mobile-app-with-bolt/
LOCATION:Exponential Impact HQ\, 3650 N Nevada Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoCo Startup":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T140000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160548Z
CREATED:20260824T160548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160548Z
UID:10000350-1787833800-1787839200@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - The Good\, The Bad\, and The Ugly: How Three Founders Raised Money Their Own Way
DESCRIPTION:🚀 The Good\, The Bad\, and The Ugly: How Three Founders Raised Money Their Own Way\nThursday\, August 27th | 12:30pm – 2:00pm\nExponential Impact HQ | Colorado Springs\, CO \nMost fundraising panels hand you the polished version. This one goes the other way. Three Colorado founders who each built real companies without running the standard venture playbook are going to walk you through the good\, the bad\, and the ugly of how they actually raised money. Owen Hill of Kleercard took meeting after meeting with VCs and walked away to build on angel funding. Wes Hill of Mente Medical pieced together grants and a regional fund to stay in control of his path. Allison Fitzpatrick of Actuate IOT let customers and partners bankroll the growth. Through live take-it-or-leave-it term sheet challenges\, rapid-fire hot takes\, and real war stories pulled from a jar\, you’ll watch three smart people reach three completely different answers to the same question: whose money do I take\, and what does it cost me? Bring your own fundraising dilemma. We’ll solve a few of them live. \nWho Is This Session For\nColorado founders\, startups and innovators looking to learn more about the different avenues for funding with real life perspective.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-how-three-founders-raised-money-their-own-way/
LOCATION:Exponential Impact HQ\, 3650 N Nevada Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoCo Startup":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260813T185103Z
CREATED:20260623T180957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T185103Z
UID:10000314-1787832000-1787835600@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:August Capital Bootcamp Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Access to capital can make the difference between a business that is surviving and one that is thriving. Half the battle is knowing about the funding opportunities that are available\, the other half is putting together a strong application. We’re here to help with both. \nIn this info session\, we will share information about our upcoming 5-week Capital Bootcamp\, where Colorado business owners will receive technical assistance to complete their application for state funding programs. The bootcamp allows for drop-ins on a single session that you specifically need help on\, or attend all 5-weeks and receive a “Capital Ready” certification along with all the tools needed to complete your application. \nIn this information session we will cover: \n– An overview of the state funding programs that exist and qualifications for each program\n-A detailed schedule of the Capital Bootcamp and what each session will cover\n-A review of the Capital Ready certification and how it works \nAbout our presenters:\nJamie Finney: Jamie works on capital access for Rural Colorado – building tools for the ecosystem at Startup Colorado and investing via Howdy Partners.  Since 2018\, Howdy Partners has raised $45M\, vetted hundreds of companies\, and invested in over 50 high-growth rural Colorado startups.  Durango is home. \nKiki Hooton: Owner of Jackalope Events\, Kiki works on corporate and community event planning\, finding joy in turning ordinary events into the magical.  Kiki has worked in the venture and startup ecosystem for nearly 10 years\, and has planned everything from three day venture summits to singles auctions. In her free time\, you’ll find her hanging with her dog\, Cheddar.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/august-capital-bootcamp-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Capital Bootcamp,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T113000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160817Z
CREATED:20260824T160817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160817Z
UID:10000349-1787826600-1787830200@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - AI Can Build It. Can You Lead It?
DESCRIPTION:🚀 AI Can Build It. Can You Lead It?\nThursday\, August 27th | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM\nExponential Impact HQ | Colorado Springs\, CO \nA working session on what your job becomes at each stage of building with AI\, ending with a live check on your own idea. \nYou built something with AI. It works\, until it doesn’t\, and every new feature breaks the last one. Now you’re stuck on the questions that actually cost money: Do I hire an engineer? A dev shop? Can AI just do it? How do I make sure I’m not sinking months into something that isn’t what I wanted? And once real customers depend on it\, how do I keep shipping fast without breaking what already works? \nEvery software product moves through four phases: prototype\, MVP\, paying customers\, and scaling. AI’s real job is different in each one. What works in one phase is exactly what breaks you in the next\, and most founders are running a phase behind where they actually are. Ala Stolpnik has mapped these phases building with AI as the founder of Wisary and coaching early-stage teams as a fractional CTO\, after years leading engineering at companies like Google and Roblox. \nOne of those phases decides whether what gets built is what you actually meant: the MVP\, when you first hand your idea to an engineer or point AI at building it. So the session ends there\, on your idea\, not a hypothetical: bring a laptop and something you’re working on\, and run it through a live readiness check that scores how ready it is to build. Whatever you hand off is what gets built\, so vague in\, vague out. You’ll leave knowing your stage\, what AI should be doing there\, and where your own idea really stands\, so what you build next is what you meant. \nEvent Details\n📅 Thursday\, August 27th\n🕘 10:30 – 11:30 AM\n📍 Exponential Impact HQ\n3650 N Nevada Ave\nColorado Springs\, CO 80907 \nRegistration is required. \nWho Is This Session For\nFor Colorado founders and early-stage teams\, whether you’re already building with AI or still figuring out what adopting it would take. Bring a laptop and an idea you’re working on.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-ai-can-build-it-can-you-lead-it/
LOCATION:Exponential Impact HQ\, 3650 N Nevada Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoCo Startup":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T103000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160735Z
CREATED:20260824T160735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160735Z
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SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - Tech Connect - Coffee\, Waffles and Community
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Tech Connect – Coffee\, Waffles and Community\nThursday\, August 27th | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM\nExponential Impact HQ | Colorado Springs\, CO \nJoin Colorado’s startup community for a special edition of Tech Connect featuring coffee\, waffles\, and meaningful conversations at Exponential Impact. \nWe believe real progress doesn’t happen in isolation – it happens when the right people get in the same room and start talking. Tech Connect is designed to bring together founders\, entrepreneurs\, and startup teams building in emerging technologies to connect\, learn\, and grow together. \nThis isn’t a networking event filled with pitches or presentations. There are: \n\nNo pitches\nNo presentations\nNo pressure\nNo selling\n\nJust authentic conversations with people who understand the challenges and opportunities of building something from the ground up. \nWhether you’re refining an idea\, launching a product\, scaling your company\, or figuring out your next move\, you’ll find a community that’s generous with experience\, insights\, and connections. \nWho should attend?\nTech Connect is exclusively for Colorado-based founders\, entrepreneurs\, startup teams\, and innovators working in – or exploring – emerging technologies\, including AI\, software\, robotics\, aerospace\, cybersecurity\, advanced manufacturing\, and more. \nEvent Details\n📅 Thursday\, August 27th\n🕘 9:00–10:30 AM\n📍 Exponential Impact HQ\n3650 N Nevada Ave\nColorado Springs\, CO 80907 \nCome for the coffee and waffles. Stay for the community. \nBuild relationships that actually matter. \nRegistration is required. \nWho Is This Session For\nColorado founders\, startups and entrepreneurs working on new emerging technology\, who are looking for a community to share ideas\, collaborate and build new friendships.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-tech-connect-coffee-waffles-and-community/
LOCATION:Exponential Impact HQ\, 3650 N Nevada Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoCo Startup":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T090000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160652Z
CREATED:20260824T160652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160652Z
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SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - From Startup to Strategic Partner: Building a Business in the Defense Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:🚀 From Startup to Strategic Partner: Building a Business in the Defense Ecosystem\nPresented by Colorado APEX Accelerator \nThursday\, August 27th | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM\nExponential Impact HQ | Colorado Springs\, CO \nThe U.S. Department of Defense and its network of prime contractors rely on thousands of innovative small businesses to strengthen the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Whether your company develops software\, cybersecurity solutions\, advanced manufacturing\, professional services\, logistics\, AI\, aerospace technologies\, or other commercial innovations\, there may be opportunities to support mission-critical programs across the U.S. Army\, Air Force\, Space Force\, Navy\, Marine Corps\, and other federal agencies. \nPresented by the Colorado APEX Accelerator\, this session is designed for startups and small businesses that want to understand how to enter and grow within the government marketplace. You’ll learn how to identify contracting opportunities\, position your business for success\, and navigate the unique requirements of government procurement. \nDuring this session\, we’ll cover: • How businesses can pursue opportunities throughout the Defense Industrial Base and across local\, state\, and federal government agencies • Government contracting requirements and procurement fundamentals • How to effectively market your company’s capabilities to government buyers and prime contractors • Colorado APEX Accelerator’s no-cost one-on-one counseling\, training workshops\, and outreach events • The APEX Accelerator BidMatch service\, a powerful tool that helps businesses identify contract and subcontract opportunities that align with their capabilities • Common misconceptions\, pitfalls\, and how to determine whether government contracting is the right growth strategy for your business \nIf you’re considering working with the Colorado APEX Accelerator\, this session is highly recommended before your first counseling appointment. It helps our team better understand your business goals and ensures you receive guidance tailored to your stage of growth and target markets. \nGovernment contracting can seem like navigating a maze—but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us to learn how innovative startups and established small businesses alike can become trusted partners within the Defense Industrial Base\, build relationships with government buyers and prime contractors\, and uncover new pathways for sustainable growth. \nWho Is This Session For\nColorado founders\, startups and small business owners interested in doing business with the US Federal Government in the Defense Industrial Base\, supporting the U.S. Warfighter.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-from-startup-to-strategic-partner-building-a-business-in-the-defense-ecosystem/
LOCATION:Exponential Impact HQ\, 3650 N Nevada Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoCo Startup":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260826T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260826T183000
DTSTAMP:20260811T152251Z
CREATED:20260811T152251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T152251Z
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SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - SoCo Startup Showcase
DESCRIPTION:🚀 SoCo Startup Showcase\nWednesday\, August 26th | 4:30–6:30 PM\nEnt Center for the Arts at UCCS \nPresented by El Pomar Institute for Innovation and Commercialization (EPIIC) \nSouthern Colorado is building more than people realize. Come see it for yourself. \nThe SoCo Startup Showcase is a high-energy\, interactive startup experience featuring around 20 companies from across Colorado Springs and Southern Colorado. This is not a standard tabling event with banners\, brochures\, and polite nodding. Every company in the room will bring something interactive — a live demo\, game\, challenge\, simulation\, sample\, experience\, or hands-on activity designed to show what they are building\, the problem they are solving\, and why it matters. \nExpect software\, products\, services\, small businesses\, student ventures\, and emerging companies all sharing their work in creative\, memorable ways. You might test your reaction time\, try a simulator\, throw things\, or discover a company solving a problem you did not even know existed. \nThis event is built for founders\, students\, investors\, business leaders\, startup supporters\, and anyone who is curious about what is happening in the local innovation ecosystem. Whether you are already plugged in or have been watching from the sidelines\, this is your chance to get an inside look at the companies\, people\, and ideas shaping Southern Colorado’s next chapter. \nThe evening will be free-flowing\, social\, and full of energy. Explore the startup exhibits at your own pace\, meet the founders behind the work\, enjoy a full catered meal\, and hang out at the Goat Patch Brewing pavilion for FREE beers! \nCome ready to explore\, ask questions\, try things\, meet people\, and leave saying: “I had no idea this much was being built here.” \nHere’s what to expect: \n\n🚀 Interactive startup showcases and live demos\n🎯 Games\, challenges\, simulations\, samples\, and hands-on activities\n\n\n🤝 Networking with founders\, students\, investors\, entrepreneurs\, and community leaders\n🍽️ A full catered meal\n🍻 Goat Patch Brewing pavilion with FREE beer\n💡 A high-energy look at what Southern Colorado’s startup community has to offer\n\nIf you are curious about startups\, innovation\, entrepreneurship\, or the future of Colorado Springs\, this is the room to be in. \nWho Is This Session For\nColorado founders\, startups\, entrepreneurs and small business owners. We also would love for our community leaders and government officials to join us.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-soco-startup-showcase/
LOCATION:Ent Center for the Arts\, 5225 N Nevada Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80918\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoCo Startup":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260826T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260826T153000
DTSTAMP:20260811T152220Z
CREATED:20260811T152220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T152220Z
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SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - Startup Arcade: Build\, Price\, Play
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Startup Arcade: Build\, Price\, Play\nPresented by El Pomar Institute for Innovation and Commercialization (EPIIC) \nWednesday\, August 26th | 1:30 PM–3:30 PM\nHosted at Ent Center for the Arts at UCCS \nIn the Startup Arcade\, you and your team will create a playable game from scratch! With a limited budget\, limited time\, and finite resources\, the race is on to build the best game possible. \nDo you have what it takes to corner the market? \nYour team will receive startup capital (monopoly cash) to purchase materials from the central bank. Its up to you to design\, build\, and price your game. Every choice matters. Spend too much on materials and your profit shrinks. Spend too little and your game may be lame. Price it to high and customers may say bye bye. \nTeams will put their entrepreneurial instincts to work by balancing: \n\n💰 Budgeting and resource allocation\n🛠️ Product design and development\n💲 Pricing strategy\n📣 Marketing and customer appeal\n🤝 Teamwork and creative problem-solving\n\nOnce the games are built\, the marketplace opens. Participants will receive a new stack of consumer dollars to purchase and play games from the other teams. Can your game win the competition for attention\, customers\, and revenue? \nAwards will be presented for: \n\n🏆 Most Popular Game – The game that sells the most plays\n💸 Highest Profit – The team with the greatest profit after subtracting the cost of goods sold\n\nWhether you’re an experienced founder\, a student\, a builder\, or just curious about entrepreneurship\, this hands-on workshop offers a fun way to experience the pressure\, creativity\, and strategy behind bringing a new product to market. \nCome ready to build\, price\, and play! \nWho Is This Session For\nStudents\, entrepreneurs\, creatives\, and community members interested in innovation\, collaboration\, and experiencing entrepreneurship in a fun\, hands-on way.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-startup-arcade-build-price-play/
LOCATION:Ent Center for the Arts\, 5225 N Nevada Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80918\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoCo Startup":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260826T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260811T152134Z
CREATED:20260811T152134Z
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SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - Pivot Through Pain: Bouncing Back from Failure
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Pivot Through Pain: Bouncing Back from Failure\nPresented by El Pomar Institute for Innovation and Commercialization (EPIIC) \nWednesday\, August 26th | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM\nHosted at Ent Center for the Arts at UCCS \nFailure is an ever-present companion on the entrepreneurial journey. While no one enjoys failure\, what we learn from it often depends on our perspective – and our ability to see beyond the immediate consequences. \nLed by Larry Plummer\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and El Pomar Chair of Business & Entrepreneurship in the College of Business at UCCS\, this session is an interactive workshop designed to help founders\, entrepreneurs\, and innovators rethink what failure really means and discover how setbacks can become powerful opportunities for learning\, resilience\, and growth. \nDuring the workshop\, we’ll revisit a compelling case of failure from NASA’s storied history and ask a deceptively simple question: Is this a story of failure – or success? \nThe answer may depend entirely on how you define each. \nTogether\, we’ll explore how our definitions of failure and success shape the way we approach challenges\, evaluate outcomes\, make decisions\, and move forward when things don’t go as planned. \nDuring this hands-on session\, you’ll: \n💭 Explore how we define failure\, and why our perspective matters \n🚀 Examine a fascinating case from NASA’s history and debate whether it represents failure\, success\, or something in between \n🎯 Reframe failure and success through the lens of intentional goals\, outcomes\, and learning \n✍️ Reflect on your own setbacks to uncover lessons and opportunities for growth \n🤝 Share\, debate\, and learn with fellow entrepreneurs through guided\, supportive group discussions \n🔮 Look ahead to future challenges and consider how what you learn from failure today can shape better outcomes tomorrow \nCome prepared to share your perspective\, debate your views on failure\, reveal your own failure stories\, and engage with fellow participants in a supportive\, constructive\, and candid environment. \nWhether you’ve experienced a recent setback\, are navigating the uncertainty that comes with building something new\, or simply want to become a more resilient founder and leader\, you’ll leave with fresh perspectives and a new way to think about one of entrepreneurship’s most constant companions: failure. \nBecause sometimes the difference between failure and success is what happens next. \nWho Is This Session For\nColorado founders\, startups\, entrepreneurs and small business owners who have encountered failure and want to learn how to pivot from it.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-pivot-through-pain-bouncing-back-from-failure/
LOCATION:Ent Center for the Arts\, 5225 N Nevada Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80918\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoCo Startup":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260826T221500
DTSTAMP:20260811T151919Z
CREATED:20260811T151919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T151919Z
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SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - Innovation Tour with PteroDynamics
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Innovation Tour with PteroDynamics\nWednesday\, August 26th | 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM\nPteroDynamics | Colorado Springs\, CO \nGet an inside look at one of Colorado Springs’ fastest-growing technology companies during Southern Colorado Startup Week. \nJoin us for an exclusive Innovation Tour with PteroDynamics Inc.\, the company behind the groundbreaking Transwing® autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft platform. Designed to fly faster\, go farther\, and reach remote locations without runways\, PteroDynamics’ aircraft systems are built for demanding missions in harsh and hard-to-reach environments. \nAttendees will learn how the Transwing® aircraft uniquely combines the speed\, range\, endurance\, and payload capacity of a fixed-wing aircraft with advanced VTOL performance. Its wings fold during flight to transition smoothly between vertical takeoff and landing and efficient horizontal cruise\, creating new possibilities for maritime logistics\, critical payload delivery\, remote operations\, reconnaissance\, and surveillance. \nThe tour will also feature a conversation with Matthew Graczyk\, CEO and Co-Founder of PteroDynamics. A serial entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience building technology companies\, Matthew has helped create more than $1.5 billion in investor gains through six public-company exits. He is a recognized speaker on advanced air mobility\, entrepreneurship\, raising capital\, and scaling innovative companies. \nWhether you’re a founder\, technologist\, investor\, defense innovator\, or simply curious about the future of autonomous aviation\, this is a rare opportunity to see cutting-edge aerospace technology up close and hear directly from the leader helping bring it to market. \nSeeing is believing. \nWho Is This Session For\nColorado founders\, startups and innovators looking to see what is being built in Southern Colorado and hear from a serial entrepreneur who as been through the ups and downs of starting and running tech companies.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-innovation-tour-with-pterodynamics/
LOCATION:PteroDynamics\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoCo Startup":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260825T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260825T190000
DTSTAMP:20260810T163433Z
CREATED:20260810T163433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T163433Z
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SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - After Party at Observer Ranch
DESCRIPTION:After Party at Observer Ranch\n📅 Tuesday\, August 25th | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM\n📍 Observer Ranch\, Penrose\, CO \nUnwind\, connect\, and celebrate an incredible day of rural entrepreneurship at Emergent Campus during Southern Colorado Startup Week at the beautiful Observer Ranch. \nNestled just outside Penrose with sweeping mountain views\, Observer Ranch is more than a campground\, it’s a learning center\, event venue\, and gathering place built around community\, curiosity\, sustainability\, and lifelong learning. With a mission to foster innovation\, resilience\, and meaningful connections\, it’s the perfect setting to continue conversations sparked throughout the day. \nJoin fellow entrepreneurs\, founders\, investors\, ecosystem builders\, and community leaders for an evening of casual networking in a relaxed outdoor setting. Whether you’re reconnecting with old friends\, making new connections\, or reflecting on the day’s ideas\, this after party offers the perfect opportunity to build relationships beyond the conference sessions. \nEnjoy the fresh air\, scenic surroundings\, and great conversation as we close out an inspiring day focused on the future of rural innovation. \nCome raise a glass\, share your story\, and connect with the people building the next chapter of entrepreneurship in Southern Colorado.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-after-party-at-observer-ranch/
LOCATION:Observer Ranch\, 4509 Co Rd 123\, Penrose\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoCo Startup":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260825T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T164045Z
CREATED:20260810T164045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T164045Z
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SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - Afternoon Tour of Emergent Campus
DESCRIPTION:Afternoon Tour of Emergent Campus\n📅 Tuesday\, August 25th | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM\n📍 Emergent Campus\, 215 Maple Avenue\, Florence\, CO \nExperience one of Colorado’s most exciting rural innovation hubs from the inside. \nLocated in the beautifully restored historic Florence High School\, Emergent Campus was added to the National and State Register of Historic Places in 2022 and received the prestigious Stephen H. Hart Award for Historic Preservation in 2024. Today\, it serves as a collaborative home for startups\, remote professionals\, innovators\, and organizations proving that world-class innovation doesn’t have to happen in a major metro. \nDuring the Afternoon Tour\, you’ll explore the campus\, meet innovative companies and founders\, learn about the businesses growing within the space\, and see firsthand how rural communities are creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs and technology companies alike. \nWhether you’re a founder\, investor\, remote worker\, community leader\, or simply curious about Colorado’s growing startup ecosystem\, this is a unique opportunity to connect with innovators while experiencing one of the state’s premier rural entrepreneurship destinations. \nCome explore\, ask questions\, build connections\, and enjoy lunch with fellow attendees.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-afternoon-tour-of-emergent-campus/
LOCATION:Emergent Campus\, 215 Maple Avenue\, Florence\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoCo Startup":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260825T164500
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SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - Community Hackathon Workshop & NatureChase Mainstreet Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Community Hackathon Workshop & NatureChase Mainstreet Adventure\n📅 Tuesday\, August 25th | 2:45 PM – 4:45 PM\n📍 Post Office Event Center\, 505 Macon Ave\, Canon City CO 81212 \nGreat ideas grow faster when the right people connect. \nJoin us at the Post Office Event Center in Canon City for an afternoon community hackathon workshop\, followed by a NatureChase Mainstreet Adventure. \nCommunity Hackathon Workshop \nA year ago\, at Emergent Campus Trinidad\, we ran Hack Trinidad Forward – our first civic community sprint. We’ll walk you through what worked\, what surprised us\, and what we learned. Then we’ll do a short workshop together\, using the Rural Pattern Language to explore which patterns your unique community or project might stack to move something real forward. \nCome with a challenge from your community. Leave with a pattern or two worth trying. \nNatureChase Mainstreet Adventure \nExperience the future of outdoor adventure! Download NatureChase\, an innovative app developed by one of Emergent Campus’ startup companies\, where exploring the outdoors meets an interactive capture-the-flag style game. \nOnce you’ve downloaded the app\, head out on a walking adventure through downtown Cañon City to claim as many featured locations as you can. Participants who claim the most locations during the challenge will be entered into a prize drawing at the Observer Ranch after party (must be present to win). \nIt’s a fun\, interactive way to experience new adventure technology while discovering the unique shops\, restaurants\, and attractions that make downtown Cañon City so special! \nWhether you’re launching a startup\, growing an existing business\, supporting entrepreneurs\, or exploring what’s next for rural economic development\, you’ll leave with new relationships\, fresh ideas\, and practical connections that extend well beyond the event. \nCome ready to connect\, collaborate\, and help shape the future of rural innovation.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-community-hackathon-workshop-naturechase-mainstreet-adventure/
LOCATION:Post Office Event Center\, 505 Macon Ave\, Canon City\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoCo Startup":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260825T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260825T144500
DTSTAMP:20260810T163912Z
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SUMMARY:SoCo Startup Week - OEDIT and Office of Supplier Diversity Business Workshop
DESCRIPTION:OEDIT and Office of Supplier Diversity Business Workshop\n📅 Tuesday\, August 25th | 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM\n📍 Post Office Event Center\, 505 Macon Ave\, Canon City CO 81212 \nRural entrepreneurs have access to unique funding\, contracting\, and business development opportunities – but knowing where to start can be the biggest challenge. \nJoin us at at the Post Office Event Center in Canon City for an interactive session with the Colorado Office of the Supplier Diversity Program to learn about programs and resources designed to help businesses grow\, compete\, and succeed. \nThis interactive discussion will provide practical guidance\, answer your questions\, and connect you with resources that can help your business scale. \nWhether you’re an established business owner\, startup founder\, entrepreneur\, or community leader\, you’ll leave with actionable insights and valuable connections to support your next stage of growth. \nCome ready to ask questions\, share ideas\, and discover how rural programs can become a competitive advantage for your business.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/soco-startup-week-oedit-and-office-of-supplier-diversity-business-workshop/
LOCATION:Post Office Event Center\, 505 Macon Ave\, Canon City\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="SoCo Startup":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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