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SUMMARY:Rural Women in Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Rural Women in Entrepreneurship group inside the Startup Colorado Community comes together for a virtual hour of connection. June’s co-host will be Heather Otter\, Executive Director SCAPE \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\n15–20 minute talk from our co-host\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 Heather:  \nI started my career in education—first teaching high school\, then moving into adult education and technology training. That sparked my entrepreneurial side\, and I grew a small computer training business\, learning a lot about running a company along the way. From there\, I moved into the corporate world\, helping natural gas compression companies design hands-on training programs for their field teams. Those experiences gave me a strong foundation in scaling businesses\, workforce development\, and relationship-building\, which naturally led to my work in economic development here in Southwest Colorado—supporting entrepreneurs\, strengthening local companies\, and helping our communities thrive.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-women-in-entrepreneurship-9/
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:20260618T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T090000
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SUMMARY:Colorado Capital: Funding opportunities you may be missing out on- CLIMBER Loan Fund Program 
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. \n In this first session\, First Southwest Community Fund (FSCF) team members Rosy Aburto McDonough and AJ Shaikh will provide an overview of the CLIMBER Loan Fund Program\, a statewide program offering working capital loans to Colorado small businesses\, up to $500\,000. We will cover how the program works\, loan specifics and qualification requirements\, and exactly how to apply. FSCF will also share easily accessible technical resources (templates\, examples\, fillable files) they share to help with the application. Attendees will walk away with a “Program Fit” worksheet to clearly understand their application readiness and next steps. \nMore about our presenters: \nRosy Aburto McDonough- Executive Director \nRosy has extensive experience as an independent business consultant in financial\, strategy and business development\, and procurement/certification state-wide. She comes to FSWCF from the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado (HCC) where she was the Executive Director. Prior to her role at HCC\, she served as the Director of the Minority Business Office of Colorado at the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). \nAJ Shaikh- Commercial Lender \nAJ Shaikh has over a decade of experience in retail banking\, business banking\, commercial lending\, and SBA finance. He has held senior roles at regional and national financial institutions\, managing multimillion-dollar lending portfolios and specializing in SBA 7(a) and 504 lending\, commercial credit\, and relationship management.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/colorado-capital-funding-opportunities-you-may-be-missing-out-on-climber-loan-fund-program/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T134321
CREATED:20260514T150538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T160000Z
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SUMMARY:What’s Next: A Roadmap for Bringing Your Creative Business to Life
DESCRIPTION:If you have an idea for a creative business but aren’t sure what comes next\, this workshop is for you. Join creative business coach Chereen Leong Schwarz for an encouraging\, action-oriented session designed for idea-stage creatives who are starting from the ground up. \nChereen will open with a grounding exercise\, then lead a workshop-style presentation focused on helping you move from idea to action. Together\, you’ll explore how to get clear on your direction\, identify practical next steps\, and build momentum in a way that feels aligned with your values\, creativity\, and capacity. \nAttendees will leave with actionable takeaways\, a stronger sense of direction\, and time for discussion and Q&A around the real questions that come up when you’re just getting started. \n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nChereen is a creative business coach and founder of Smeeny Made Wild. She helps creatives and small business owners turn ideas into action through intentional\, practical support that builds clarity\, confidence\, and momentum.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/whats-next-a-roadmap-for-bringing-your-creative-business-to-life/
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:20260626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260626T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T134321
CREATED:20260519T160137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T160139Z
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SUMMARY:Scaling Your Business Requires Scaling Your Mind
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nMost founders know the business strategies for growth. What often goes unexamined is what happens internally when the pressure builds: the decision fatigue\, the isolation\, the stress that compounds quietly in the background. \nIn this session\, Stephanie Kwong\, co-founder of the Rapid Rewire Method and Unbound\, walks through how unresolved emotional patterns directly impact your business outcomes. From decision-making under stress to the mental load of carrying full responsibility\, we’ll explore what’s actually driving the cycles that keep founders stuck and what it looks like to address them at the root\, not just manage them. \nYou’ll leave with a clearer understanding of why inner work is a business growth strategy\, and a practical framework you can apply right away. \n  \nAbout Stephanie:\nKnown as the “secret weapon” to elite leaders\, Stephanie is a subconscious coaching expert with 20 years of experience. She is the Co-Founder of the Rapid Rewire Method®\, a training company teaching a proven suite of transformational tools that fuse science and spirituality to dissolve mental and emotional blocks in minutes\, unlocking greater power\, peace\, and freedom. She’s also the Founder of Unbound\, a breakthrough platform that connects clients with certified Rapid Rewire practitioners for rapid\, lasting transformation. Her work empowers people to rewire their brain and body and step into the next evolution of human potential.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/scaling-your-business-requires-scaling-your-mind/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260701T090000
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SUMMARY:July Lean Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Join the Startup Colorado Community for our quarterly Lean Coffee online series (register here)—an interactive networking discussion that’s tailored to entrepreneurs from all industries. Each quarter\, we are featuring a co-host from the either the founder or funder world. These founders or funders will kick things off by explaining their niche\, how they got to where they are today\, and answering your questions in real time. \nThis month we’ll be joined by Keegan Drake. Keegan is the managing attorney of Drake Legal\, PLLC\, a boutique law firm serving businesses and individuals. Previously\, Keegan held roles at major law firms and global corporations. He earned a JD/MBA from Duke University\, where he was an editor of the law review. Keegan believes that although talent is everywhere in Colorado\, access to sophisticated legal advice is often limited to a handful of zip codes. As such\, he is passionate about closing that gap\, to bring big-firm caliber service to rural entrepreneurs and the communities that anchor them. An active member of the Colorado Bar Association\, Keegan also writes on topics specific to agricultural and natural resource assets. \nGoing from “idea” to “incorporation” can be difficult without a legal playbook. In this session\, we will discuss the basic checklist to comply with the law and build a framework for success. There is an interactive Q&A for founders to apply the conversation to their own situations.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/july-lean-coffee/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260710T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T134321
CREATED:20260413T172402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T161259Z
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SUMMARY:Rural Women in Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Rural Women in Entrepreneurship group inside the Startup Colorado Community comes together for a virtual hour of connection. July’s co-host will be Maureen Rikhof\, co-owner of Carpe Construction and Ark Valley Pallet Company. \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\n15–20 minute talk from our co-host\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 Maureen: \nMaureen Rikhof is an entrepreneur\, educator\, and La Junta City Council member who co-owns Carpe Construction and Ark Valley Pallet Company\, where she is deeply involved in building and operating businesses in a rural market. She also teaches business at Otero College\, bringing real-world experience into the classroom. With a background in leadership across higher education and nonprofits\, Maureen is passionate about entrepreneurship and supporting rural founders in creating sustainable\, impactful ventures.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-women-in-entrepreneurship-10/
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:20260716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260716T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T134321
CREATED:20260604T142714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T142715Z
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SUMMARY:Passing the Torch: Navigating Business Transition and Growth Through Employee Ownership
DESCRIPTION:Join us along with Minsun Ji\, Executive Director of Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Colorado (RMEOC)\, to address critical pathways for sustainable business growth and succession planning by exploring employee ownership models. Designed for both startup groups and retiring business owners\, the session highlights actionable strategies for navigating business transitions and structuring employee-led organizations. \nLed by insights from Minsun\, the webinar addresses major industry hurdles\, including complex financing structures and the lack of accessible\, cost-free platforms for business listings. Participants will gain a clear understanding of practical solutions for these challenges\, supported by recent data and ecosystem feedback in Colorado. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nNavigating Transitions: How retiring owners can seamlessly sell their businesses to their employees.\nOvercoming Financial Barriers: Insights into emerging financing options and no-charge business services.\nA Proven Roadmap: A step-by-step breakdown of RMEOC’s conversion process\, including:\nFeasibility Assessment: Evaluating viability and financial health.\nGovernance Structures: Designing fair\, collective leadership frameworks.\nCo-op Education: Empowering employee-owners for long-term operational success.\n\nAbout Minsun:\nMinsun Ji (Ph.D.) is a labor-community organizer\, activist scholar and popular educator. She has long experience in non-profit management and employee ownership efforts. Minsun was a graduate program director of the Center for New Directions in Politics and Public Policy in the Political Science Department at the University of Colorado Denver where she created graduate program tracks in the social economy and community-labor organizing to grow leaders of social economy-labor organizing in Colorado. Minsun organized immigrant janitors\, immigrant day laborers and domestic workers and she was the founder and the executive director of Denver’s first worker center\, El Centro Humanitario para los Trabajadores (Humanitarian Center for Workers).
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/passing-the-torch-navigating-business-transition-and-growth-through-employee-ownership/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260730T120000
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CREATED:20260513T162341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T195124Z
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SUMMARY:Rural Creative Connections: Meet the Verra App
DESCRIPTION:For our July Rural Creative Connections session\, we’re meeting Paul Spitzer from Durango. He’s the founder of Verra\, a social marketplace app for handmade goods rooted in authenticity\, creativity\, and community. \nPaul brings a unique mix of experience to this conversation. With a long career in technology and a background in art and design\, he approaches entrepreneurship through a deeply creative lens. He is also an active artist and photographer\, giving him firsthand insight into the needs\, challenges\, and opportunities facing makers and creative entrepreneurs. \nDuring this virtual session\, Paul will share more about Verra\, how the platform is being built to support handmade goods and the people who create them\, and what it means to design technology around trust\, storytelling\, and community. Verra is currently accepting new artists and makers\, and rural creatives are encouraged to attend\, explore the platform\, and consider whether it could be a fit for sharing and selling their work. \nWe’ll also open up space for conversation\, connection\, and resource-sharing among rural creatives across Colorado. \nJoin us to learn more about Verra\, connect with fellow creatives\, and explore how digital tools can help strengthen creative businesses and handmade economies.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-creative-connections-meet-the-verra-app/
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:20260805T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T134321
CREATED:20260522T143824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T153044Z
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SUMMARY:August Pitch Workshop with Startup Colorado
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to pitch your business with confidence? Join us for a virtual Pitch Readiness Session with an expert coach. Whether you’re preparing for a Pitch Competition or simply want to sharpen your business storytelling\, this session will help you refine your message and deliver it with clarity and impact. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nHow to introduce yourself and your company\nDefining the problem you’re solving\nExplaining your solution and business model\nUnderstanding your customer and market opportunity\nShowcasing key milestones and your team\nPerfecting “The Ask” – what you need and why it matters\nBest practices for presenting with confidence
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/august-pitch-readiness-workshop-with-startup-colorado/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260902T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260902T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T134321
CREATED:20260522T140725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T140726Z
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SUMMARY:September Demo Days with Startup Colorado
DESCRIPTION:Our Demo Days event is a quarterly virtual pitch opportunity for Colorado founders to present their businesses to a panel of judges and audience of community members. Each founder delivers a four-minute pitch\, followed by three minutes of questions and brief feedback from the judges. Companies are scored on a simple one-to-five scale\, and a top-performing pitch is announced at the end of the event. \nFounders selected to pitch will compete for a cash award\, along with in-kind support opportunities that may include legal services\, mentorship\, and marketing packages. \nDemo Days are designed to offer meaningful exposure\, clear feedback\, and a streamlined pitching experience without the pressure of a full competition. \nStay tuned\, applications to pitch will open over the summer!
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/september-demo-days-with-startup-colorado/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTSTAMP:20260607T134321
CREATED:20260121T002138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T192256Z
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SUMMARY:West Slope Startup Week
DESCRIPTION:West Slope Startup Week returns to Durango\, October 5-9th\, 2026! \nWest Slope Startup Week is five days of connection\, community\, and collaboration. This is event is FREE! Registration is open. \nExplore more at www.westslopestartupweek.com. \nCurrent Timeline:\n\nJune — Speakers apps are due on June 20! Apply now and join the lineup.\nJuly — Night Market apps open.\nAugust — Program Announced\nOctober — WSSW 🎉\n\nSponsorship inquiries: development@startupcolorado.org \nLeadership inquiries: olivia@startupcolorado.org \n— Stay subscribed for updates\n— Sponsor this event!
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/west-slope-startup-week/
LOCATION:Downtown Durango
CATEGORIES:Community,Conference,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T134321
CREATED:20260522T142107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T142315Z
UID:10000290-1791394200-1791401400@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Rural Creative Collective Night Market @ West Slope Startup Week
DESCRIPTION:The Rural Creative Collective Night Market returns to West Slope Startup Week for its second year! \nJoin us Wednesday evening at The Powerhouse in Durango for a lively celebration of rural creativity\, entrepreneurship\, and community. Browse handmade goods from rural artists\, makers\, and creative entrepreneurs\, connect with the people behind the work\, and get a head start on thoughtful holiday shopping. \nWhether you’re a WSSW attendee\, a local community member\, or simply someone who loves supporting Colorado creatives\, the RCC Night Market is a chance to discover unique work\, celebrate rural talent\, and invest directly in the creative economy.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-creative-collective-night-market-west-slope-startup-week/
LOCATION:The Powerhouse\, 1333 Camino Del Rio\, Durango\, Colorado\, 81301
CATEGORIES:Community,Rural Creative Collective
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20260607T134322
CREATED:20260601T170527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T170612Z
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SUMMARY:Rural Women in Entrepreneurship Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Rural Women in Entrepreneurship (RWE) Retreat | October 30–November 1\, 2026 Steel Horse | Villa Grove\, Colorado \nThe RWE Retreat is a small\, in-person gathering for women who are building\, leading\, creating\, and supporting businesses in Colorado. Hosted by Startup Colorado and held at Steel Horse\, a privately owned mountain-view property on 17.5 peaceful acres about 35 minutes south of Salida\, this weekend is designed for rest\, reflection\, and the kind of real conversation that’s hard to squeeze into a monthly Zoom call. \nWe’re keeping it intimate: 16 to 20 women over three days\, with a schedule that’s spacious on purpose. The weekend runs from first connections and dinner on Friday evening\, through a full day of gathering and shared meals on Saturday\, and closing Sunday morning with a communal soak at Joyful Journeys Hot Springs. \nJust before the holiday season kicks in\, let’s take a moment to look back at your year in business\, release the projects that didn’t happen\, and plant seeds for what’s next. The agenda will be shaped by the women who attend. This is valuable time for human connection\, off our screens. \nTickets start at $400\, with lodging options ranging from RV hookup to heated glamping geodome to indoor lodge room. Early Bird pricing is open through June 30th. Your registration includes: \n\nTwo nights of lodging at Steel Horse\nShared meals throughout the weekend\nFacilitated retreat sessions shaped by your input\nWellness and reflection activities\nA curated gift\, personalized just for you\nAn agenda for personal and professional resetting\n\nSee the full details of the RWE Retreat!
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-women-in-entrepreneurship-retreat/
LOCATION:Villa Grove
CATEGORIES:Community,Rural Women in Entrepreneurship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T134322
CREATED:20260522T144455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T152814Z
UID:10000292-1793793600-1793797200@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:November Pitch Workshop with Startup Colorado
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to pitch your business with confidence? Join us for a virtual Pitch Readiness Session with an expert coach. Whether you’re preparing for a pitch competition or simply want to sharpen your business storytelling\, this session will help you refine your message and deliver it with clarity and impact.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nHow to introduce yourself and your company\nDefining the problem you’re solving\nExplaining your solution and business model\nUnderstanding your customer and market opportunity\nShowcasing key milestones and your team\nPerfecting “The Ask” – what you need and why it matters\nBest practices for presenting with confidence
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/november-pitch-readiness-workshop-with-startup-colorado/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://startupcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/November-Pitch-Workshop-Startup-Colorado-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T134322
CREATED:20260522T141255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T141255Z
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SUMMARY:November Demo Days with Startup Colorado
DESCRIPTION:Our Demo Days event is a quarterly virtual pitch opportunity for Colorado founders to present their businesses to a panel of judges and audience of community members. Each founder delivers a four-minute pitch\, followed by three minutes of questions and brief feedback from the judges. Companies are scored on a simple one-to-five scale\, and a top-performing pitch is announced at the end of the event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFounders selected to pitch will compete for a cash award\, along with in-kind support opportunities that may include legal services\, mentorship\, and marketing packages. \nDemo Days are designed to offer meaningful exposure\, clear feedback\, and a streamlined pitching experience without the pressure of a full competition.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/november-demo-days-with-startup-colorado/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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