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SUMMARY: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 presenter:\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/capital-bootcamp-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T130000
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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 facilitated by Startup Colorado’s Ecosystem Development & Parterships Director\, Mark Madic. Mark is the event lead for our Pitch Series and has years of experience coaching founders as the prepare to take the stage. \nWhether 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,Pitch Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T180957Z
CREATED:20260623T180957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T180957Z
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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: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:20260706T161656Z
CREATED:20260623T170705Z
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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: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
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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,Pitch Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T171425Z
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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. \n\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:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://startupcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CAPITAL-BOOTCAMP-WEEK-2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T133505Z
CREATED:20260623T172052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T133505Z
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:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://startupcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CAPITAL-BOOTCAMP-WEEK-3.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260706T161342Z
CREATED:20260622T174300Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260922T120000
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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:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T173303Z
CREATED:20260623T173302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T173303Z
UID:10000312-1790683200-1790686800@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Capital Bootcamp Application Submission and What Comes Next
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 5 Application Submission and What Comes Next \nLearning outcomes: \n\nIdentify 2-3 specific lenders to contact for their chosen program\nConfidently present your loan package in a lender meeting\nUnderstand post-approval compliant requirements\nLearn how to navigate a rejection and pivot\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-application-submission-and-what-comes-next/
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:20260514T192256Z
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:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260713T195756Z
CREATED:20260710T154917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T195756Z
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SUMMARY:Outside City Limits: Startup Colorado Fundraiser Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026 from 6-9PM for ‘Outside City Limits’\, Startup Colorado’s inaugural fundraiser dinner at the Powerhouse Science Center in Durango\, CO. Taking place during WSSW 2026\, this event will bring together key partners\, investors\, founders\, and community leaders in celebration of Startup Colorado’s mission and future growth. \nOutside City Limits is where the future of entrepreneurship is happening. It’s where founders are choosing to build innovative\, investment-ready businesses—bucking the brain drain and casting off stereotypes along the way. Join us for a celebration of Colorado’s rural entrepreneurs and get a sneak peak at the game-changing operating system behind our state’s powerful startup scene. \nRegister here\, and register for West Slope Startup Week here.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/outside-city-limits/
LOCATION:The Powerhouse\, 1333 Camino Del Rio\, Durango\, Colorado\, 81301
CATEGORIES:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://startupcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Outside-City-Limits-Fundraiser-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260627T233114Z
CREATED:20260522T144455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T233114Z
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,Pitch Series
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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