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SUMMARY:Watson Institute Fellowships Info Session- Fully Funded Fellowships for Colorado Entrepreneurs!
DESCRIPTION:Fully funded Fellowships for Colorado-based entrepreneurs! \nJoin a virtual info session to explore the fully-funded opportunities offered by Watson Institute. This session is designed for entrepreneurs based in Colorado who are looking to grow their ventures and expand their impact. \nDuring the session\, you will learn about current fellowship opportunities and get a clear overview of the full program experience\, including mentorship\, leadership and business workshops\, and opportunities to build your network. There will also be time for live questions.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/watson-institute-fellowships-info-session-fully-funded-fellowships-for-colorado-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Watson Institute":MAILTO:sandra@watson.is
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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-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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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. May’s co-hosts will be Vanessa McCrann\, Managing Director of Startup Colorado\, and Christina Christian\, Founder of The Colorado Retreat 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\n15–20 minute talk from our co-hosts\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. \nIn this session\, Vanessa and Christina will also introduce the new Rural Women in Entrepreneurship Retreat\, sharing what’s in store and answering questions about this upcoming in-person gathering. \nAbout our co-hosts: \nVanessa McCrann is the Managing Director of Startup Colorado and has been hosting the Rural Women in Entrepreneurship meetups since 2021\, creating space for connection\, collaboration\, and support among women in business across the state. \nChristina Christian is the founder of The Colorado Retreat Co.\, where she designs and hosts meaningful retreat experiences rooted in connection. With a background in venture capital and tech\, she has spent her career building community through events around the world. She is also the steward of The Steel Horse\, a mountain retreat venue near Salida designed to help people reconnect with themselves\, nature\, and each other.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-women-in-entrepreneurship-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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SUMMARY:Virtual Pitch Workshop
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 the Startup Colorado Pitch Competition at West Slope Startup Week 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\n\nRSVP today!
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/virtual-pitch-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:How to Start a Mobile Food Business
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThinking of starting a food truck or cart in Colorado? While this model offers a quicker and less costly way to enter the food industry\, it requires business owners to navigate a heavily regulated and complex business environment. \n\n\nAbout This Event\nMobile food businesses have become a popular and more affordable way to get a small food business off the ground. But they also involve unique industry challenges in an evolving and competitive landscape. In this 4-part workshop\, find out all of the important information and considerations that should be made prior to opening your own mobile food business and how to avoid costly startup mistakes. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nThe options for acquiring a food truck or unit and how to decide which is best\nHow to navigate the complex regulatory field: agencies\, licenses\, and insurance\nPlanning a menu\, operations\, and workflow\nFinancials for the food industry\nSee how an actual mobile food unit works (in person or online)\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nIdeal For: \n\nAnybody who is considering starting a mobile food business\n\n\n\nMore Information\nCourse Format \n\nDuration: 4 weeks\, $95\nDelivery: virtual (with option of attending final session in person in Olathe)\nStructure: One live class each week with a specific topical focus
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/how-to-start-a-mobile-food-business/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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SUMMARY:Credit Builder - First Southwest Community Fund
DESCRIPTION:FREE Zoom workshop \nPresented in English with simultaneous translation into Spanish \nCredit Builder Session \nApril 21st 2026 \n2:30-4:00pm \nCredit is a tool\, whether you have no credit\, limited credit\, or negative credit\, learn how to use it to make wiser financial decisions and achieve your financial goals. Join us to ask those questions you need answered for your credit journey and start building a relationship with a trusted partner. \nRegistration Link: https://forms.gle/hEU7q1ucgnHcfiTf6\nAfter you register\, you will receive an email with the Zoom link\n_________________________________\nTaller GRATUITO por Zoom \nPresentado en inglés con traducción simultánea al español \nTaller de Creación de Crédito \n21 de abril de 2026 \n2:30 a 4:00 pm \nEl crédito es una herramienta\, ya sea que no tenga crédito\, tenga crédito limitado o tenga crédito negativo\, aprenda a usarlo para tomar decisiones financieras más sabias y alcanzar sus metas financieras. Únase a nosotros para hacer las preguntas que necesita respuestas para su recorrido crediticio y comience a construir una relación con un socio de confianza. \nEnlace de Inscripcion https://forms.gle/hEU7q1ucgnHcfiTf6\nDespues que se inscriba\, recibira un email con el enlace a Zoom
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/credit-builder-first-southwest-community-fund/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:The Western Union Global Fellowship powered by Watson Institute
DESCRIPTION:The Western Union Global Fellowship is a fully funded\, 16- week program designed to help leaders and entrepreneurs to achieve product-market fit and scale their ventures. Fellows gain access to expert-led training\, mentorship\, and a global network of changemakers\, everything they need to grow their impact.  \n  \nWhat this Fellowship provides: \n\nA global network for entrepreneurs and community leaders. \nExpert-led workshops on sales\, business growth\, metrics\, and funding.\nMentorship from world-renowned entrepreneurs\, leaders\, and alumni.\nPitch coaching to help grow their venture.\nLead a Basecamp that enables Fellows to impact the local community\, grow their business and share their work\nTools and strategies to achieve real\, lasting scale.\n\nProgram dates: August 11–December 3\, 2026  \nWho should apply: \n\nLeaders and entrepreneurs supporting highly marginalized\, refugee\, or displaced communities. Applicants located in or creating impact in the following locations are encouraged to apply: United States\, Costa Rica\, India\, Philippines\, Lithuania\, Argentina\, Italy\, Brazil\,Peru.\nApplicants should have an established business model and be actively serving customers or beneficiaries in historically underserved communities. All legal business structures welcome: for-profit\, nonprofit\, social enterprise.\n\nApply Today!  \nPriority Application deadline: June 28\, 2026  \nApply Now: https://watson.is/western-union-global-fellowship-application/ For any questions\, reach out to sandra@watson.is
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/the-western-union-global-fellowship-powered-by-watson-institute/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Watson Institute":MAILTO:sandra@watson.is
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260420T110000
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SUMMARY:How to Start a Mobile Food Business
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThinking of starting a food truck or cart in Colorado? While this model offers a quicker and less costly way to enter the food industry\, it requires business owners to navigate a heavily regulated and complex business environment. \n\n\nAbout This Event\nMobile food businesses have become a popular and more affordable way to get a small food business off the ground. But they also involve unique industry challenges in an evolving and competitive landscape. In this 4-part workshop\, find out all of the important information and considerations that should be made prior to opening your own mobile food business and how to avoid costly startup mistakes. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nThe options for acquiring a food truck or unit and how to decide which is best\nHow to navigate the complex regulatory field: agencies\, licenses\, and insurance\nPlanning a menu\, operations\, and workflow\nFinancials for the food industry\nSee how an actual mobile food unit works (in person or online)\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nIdeal For: \n\nAnybody who is considering starting a mobile food business\n\n\n\nMore Information\nCourse Format \n\nDuration: 4 weeks\, $95\nDelivery: virtual (with option of attending final session in person in Olathe)\nStructure: One live class each week with a specific topical focus
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/how-to-start-a-mobile-food-business/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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SUMMARY:Virtual Friday Reset: Yoga & Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah Woodward\, co-owner of Thrive Yoga Summit in Frisco\, for a virtual yoga and meditation class designed to help you ease into the weekend! This all-levels session is open to our community. \nRunning a business is a marathon\, not a sprint\, and taking a moment to step away from the hustle is vital for long-term progress. Through slow\, mindful movement and a grounding meditation\, we’ll reset together as a community of founders and entrepreneurs. This event is free to everyone\, and while props are welcome\, they are not necessary to participate. \nFriday\, April 17 | 9-10am | Virtual \nRegister here.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/virtual-friday-reset-yoga-meditation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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SUMMARY:Marketing 101 - First Southwest Community Fund
DESCRIPTION:FREE Zoom workshop \nPresented in English with simultaneous translation into Spanish \nMARKETING 101 \nApril 16th 2026 \n6:00-8:00pm \nOur Marketing 101 Workshop for Entrepreneurs will introduce participants to the essential principles of effective marketing. Attendees will explore how to identify their target audience\, develop a clear brand message\, and choose the right marketing channels to reach customers. This workshop will help entrepreneurs understand how to promote their products or services with confidence\, build visibility\, and strengthen their business presence in competitive markets. \nREGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.gle/sG9DtbGnb2yJSUYZ6 \n______________________________________ \nTaller GRATUITO por Zoom \nPresentado en inglés con traducción simultánea al español \nMERCADEO 101 \n16 de abril de 2026 \n6:00 a 8:00 pm \nNuestro Taller de Mercadeo 101 para Emprendedores presentará a los participantes los principios esenciales del marketing efectivo. Los asistentes explorarán cómo identificar a su público objetivo\, desarrollar un mensaje de marca claro y elegir los canales de marketing adecuados para llegar a sus clientes. Este taller ayudará a los emprendedores a comprender cómo promocionar sus productos o servicios con confianza\, aumentar su visibilidad y fortalecer la presencia de su negocio en mercados competitivos. \nENLACE DE INSCRIPCION: https://forms.gle/sG9DtbGnb2yJSUYZ6
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/marketing-101-first-southwest-community-fund/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260413T160000
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SUMMARY:How to Launch Your Business: A Startup Checklist
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nReady to start a business? Here is everything you need to know to go from idea to launch. \n\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. \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-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260413T120000
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CREATED:20260318T214457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T214457Z
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SUMMARY:How to Start a Mobile Food Business
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThinking of starting a food truck or cart in Colorado? While this model offers a quicker and less costly way to enter the food industry\, it requires business owners to navigate a heavily regulated and complex business environment. \n\n\nAbout This Event\nMobile food businesses have become a popular and more affordable way to get a small food business off the ground. But they also involve unique industry challenges in an evolving and competitive landscape. In this 4-part workshop\, find out all of the important information and considerations that should be made prior to opening your own mobile food business and how to avoid costly startup mistakes. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nThe options for acquiring a food truck or unit and how to decide which is best\nHow to navigate the complex regulatory field: agencies\, licenses\, and insurance\nPlanning a menu\, operations\, and workflow\nFinancials for the food industry\nSee how an actual mobile food unit works (in person or online)\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nIdeal For: \n\nAnybody who is considering starting a mobile food business\n\n\n\nMore Information\nCourse Format \n\nDuration: 4 weeks\, $95\nDelivery: virtual (with option of attending final session in person in Olathe)\nStructure: One live class each week with a specific topical focus
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/how-to-start-a-mobile-food-business/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260410T100000
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CREATED:20260312T140422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T212237Z
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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. April’s co-host will be Sasha Nelson\, serial entrepreneur and founder\, Zephyr Mountain Publishing\, Economic Catalysts\, Colorado Kaleidoscopes\, and Adventure Hosts. \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 Sasha:  \nJust Transition Subject Matter Expert | Sasha Nelson is a strategic advisor with over two decades of experience in community\, workforce\, and economic development. A serial entrepreneur herself\, she specializes in guiding regions\, governments\, and organizations through the complex process of transitioning away from fossil fuel dependence toward sustainable\, diversified economies. \nHer prior roles include serving as the Dean of Workforce Education & Economic Development at Colorado Northwestern Community College\, where she authored statewide coal worker surveys informing the Colorado Office of Just Transition’s energy transition strategy. Currently\, as an Economic Recovery Corps Fellow supporting Northwest Colorado—a focal point for one of the largest U.S. coal Just Transition efforts—Sasha leverages her deep expertise in ecosystem building\, diversification strategy\, and community-centered resilience. She also leads Northwest Colorado’s first regional business retention and expansion program and recently launched a new micro-revolving loan fund. \nSasha’s work focuses on unlocking a region’s latent capacity through inclusive processes and strategic investment\, ensuring that disruption transforms into durable\, long-term prosperity. Sasha has directly advised on over 25 regional projects\, securing more than $25 million in grants to advance economic diversification in the tier 1 coal just transition communities within Northwest Colorado across emerging sectors like renewable energy\, value-added agriculture\, and technology. This effort has helped advance a projected 400–450 jobs and contributed to over $4 billion in new capital investment. A respected thought leader\, Sasha has presented her work on Just Transition at national convenings\, including the IEDC and NACo.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-women-in-entrepreneurship-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260406T110000
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SUMMARY:How to Start a Mobile Food Business
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThinking of starting a food truck or cart in Colorado? While this model offers a quicker and less costly way to enter the food industry\, it requires business owners to navigate a heavily regulated and complex business environment. \n\n\nAbout This Event\nMobile food businesses have become a popular and more affordable way to get a small food business off the ground. But they also involve unique industry challenges in an evolving and competitive landscape. In this 4-part workshop\, find out all of the important information and considerations that should be made prior to opening your own mobile food business and how to avoid costly startup mistakes. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nThe options for acquiring a food truck or unit and how to decide which is best\nHow to navigate the complex regulatory field: agencies\, licenses\, and insurance\nPlanning a menu\, operations\, and workflow\nFinancials for the food industry\nSee how an actual mobile food unit works (in person or online)\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nIdeal For: \n\nAnybody who is considering starting a mobile food business\n\n\n\nMore Information\nCourse Format \n\nDuration: 4 weeks\, $95\nDelivery: virtual (with option of attending final session in person in Olathe)\nStructure: One live class each week with a specific topical focus
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/how-to-start-a-mobile-food-business/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260401T100000
DTSTAMP:20260223T170734Z
CREATED:20260129T165939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T170734Z
UID:10000246-1775034000-1775037600@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY: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 Morgan Moutrie\, founder of Colorado Smell Goods Morgan is a Leadville-based entrepreneur and new mom who traded her professional camera for candle pours in 2022. Since launching Colorado Smell Goods\, she’s navigated the “messy” learning curve of scaling a product brand through wholesale\, digital marketing\, and a lot of trial and error. \nComing from a photography background\, Morgan realized early on that while a service-based founder is the business\, a product needs a soul of its own to connect with people when the maker isn’t in the room. By narrowing her focus and becoming a “master of one” first\, she’s built an elevated brand identity that stands out. Morgan is a firm believer that your mission and core values aren’t just fluff—they are the North Star that helps you make every strategic decision with confidence. \nThe format of Lean Coffee is simple: \n\n20-minute workshop from our co-host\n10 minutes for Q/A so you can get feedback\nBreakout Room with other community members to connect and share ideas\nYou suggest the topics\, and we’ll cover a couple of impromptu business subjects (AI\, Digital Marketing\, you name it!)\n\nWhether you’re seeking advice\, or just eager to connect with fellow entrepreneurs across the state\, Lean Coffee is the perfect place to engage\, learn\, and grow. Join us to meet like-minded founders and tackle the topics that matter most to your business. \nPlease register through Zoom: linked here.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/lean-coffee/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Reed":MAILTO:olivia@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260331T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260318T132740Z
CREATED:20260318T132740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T132740Z
UID:10000255-1774974600-1774987200@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Female Founders & Funders in Climate
DESCRIPTION:Where Breakthrough Innovation Meets Strategic Capital. \n​Join Women Who Charge during Colorado Climate Week for an exclusive evening designed to dismantle the funding gap. Hosted at the historic Forney Museum of Transportation\, this isn’t just a mixer—it’s an immersive hub where Colorado’s top climate-tech entrepreneurs and investors unite to scale the next generation of clean solutions. \n​Catalyze the Transition. Whether you’re a founder looking to scale or an investor seeking the next “unicorn” in mobility\, join us to shape an innovative and equitable energy future for Colorado.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/female-founders-funders-in-climate/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://startupcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mobility-Exchange-2026_Event_r2-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260313T100000
DTSTAMP:20260306T164310Z
CREATED:20260216T160002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T164310Z
UID:10000245-1773392400-1773396000@startupcolorado.org
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. March’s co-host will be Lauren Czaplicki\, founder of Fungal Solutions- Wildfire Ltd! \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 Lauren: \nLauren Czaplicki is an entrepreneur and founder of Fungal Solutions – Wildfire Ltd.\, a wildfire mitigation and land resilience company serving Southwest Colorado. She launched her business to challenge the status quo of “cut and burn” fire mitigation by developing water-wise\, living fire barrier systems that convert woody debris into soil\, upcycling flammable woodchips into fire barriers\, erosion control features\, and passive irrigation systems that strengthen landscapes over time. \nLauren works primarily with 5–35 acre landowners and HOAs\, coordinating strategic thinning and implementing fungal fuels treatments that reduce risk while enhancing property value. Her work blends science\, contracting\, and ecological design and reflects her passion for building innovative\, mission-driven businesses in traditionally male-dominated industries. Her background is in Environmental Engineering and this is her second company. \nPlease register through Zoom: linked here\, or through the ‘register’ button at the top of the page.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-women-in-entrepreneurship-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://startupcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/LAUREN-CZAPLICKI-Rural-Women-in-Entrepreneurship.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260303T181930Z
CREATED:20260109T001007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T181930Z
UID:10000174-1773230400-1773234000@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:March Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:Tune in to cheer on the five rural founders pitching in our first Demo Days of 2026! \nOur 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. \nJoin us on Zoom. RSVP here!
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/march-demo-day/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://startupcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/March-Demo-Days.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260304T100000
DTSTAMP:20260220T205714Z
CREATED:20260220T205714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T205714Z
UID:10000249-1772614800-1772618400@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:How to Launch Your Business: A Startup Checklist
DESCRIPTION:Thinking 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. \nTaught by Callie Koch\, Program Manager for the Colorado SBDC serving the West Central region. \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. \n\n\nMeet your host\nSBDC \nProgram Manager \nCO SBDC serving West Central region \ncallie@region10.net \n(970) 765-3139
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/how-to-launch-your-business-a-startup-checklist/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://startupcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/R10_Calendar-Startup.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T201952Z
CREATED:20260406T201952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T201952Z
UID:10000266-1771660800-1780246800@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars Competition
DESCRIPTION:Youth ages 6-21 with a business that has made at least 1 sale are invited to apply for the Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars Competition! Complete the online application for a chance to win up to $10\,000 dollars. \nEven if you don’t take home a top prize\, entering Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars gives your business a serious boost. Here’s why every young entrepreneur wins just by applying: \nYou’ll level up your business plan.\nThe application helps you think through your goals\, strategy\, and next steps — like a mini CEO coaching session! \nYou’ll get real feedback from real business pros.\nOur judges share insights that can help you grow faster and smarter. \nYou’ll score free access to the Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars Gala!\nMeet other youth entrepreneurs\, connect with adult business leaders\, and build your network — all at no cost to you. \nSpotlight isn’t just a competition… it’s a launchpad. \nApplications close 5/31/26!
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/spotlight-on-youthbiz-stars-competition/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://startupcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/spotlight-flyer.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260107T214741Z
CREATED:20260106T230944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T214741Z
UID:10000173-1770811200-1770814800@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Pitch Workshop with Jolene Collins
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to pitch your business with confidence? Join us for a virtual Pitch Readiness Session with expert coach Jolene Collins. Whether you’re preparing for the Startup Colorado Pitch Competition at West Slope Startup Week 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\n\n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/pitch-practice/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://startupcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/February-Pitch-Workshop-Startup-Colorado-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260305T200413Z
CREATED:20260305T200413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T200413Z
UID:10000239-1770120000-1770123600@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:How to Star Your Business: A Startup Checklist
DESCRIPTION:About 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. \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.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/how-to-star-your-business-a-startup-checklist/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://startupcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/R10_Calendar-Startup.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260130T133000
DTSTAMP:20260305T200516Z
CREATED:20260305T200516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T200516Z
UID:10000244-1769774400-1769779800@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Inclusive by Design
DESCRIPTION:Are your events truly welcoming to everyone you want in the room?\n\n\nIn today’s world\, inclusive events are more than a nice gesture — they’re essential. With nearly 29% of U.S. adults living with a visible or invisible disability—it’s critical to design events that foster accessibility\, belonging\, and engagement.\n\n\nIn this practical session\, you’ll learn:\n\n How to create accessible events that drive attendance & satisfaction.\n Where to focus your efforts when you can’t do it all.\n Strategies to foster inclusion and belonging — during and after your events.\n\n\n\nMeet the Presenter:\nChrysta Bairre is a speaker\, author\, and founder of She Goes High\, a Northern Colorado leadership community that hosts 30+ accessible events a year.\n\n\n\nLet’s build events that welcome everyone—and reflect the communities we serve.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/inclusive-by-design/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="NOCOBIZ CONNECT":MAILTO:info@monarcagroupco.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260113T163136Z
CREATED:20260113T163136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T163136Z
UID:10000175-1768989600-1768993200@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Spring XI Accelerator Virtual Q&A Session
DESCRIPTION:January 21st | 10:00–11:00 AM (MT) | Virtual \n​Ready for exponential growth? Join Exponential Impact (XI) for a live Virtual Q&A to learn how the Spring XI Accelerator helps emerging technology founders build companies that scale with purpose – and last. \n​The XI Accelerator is a Colorado-based\, low-fee\, no-equity program designed for founders who are serious about disciplined growth. We take a holistic approach to scaling\, combining the digital mechanics of growth with the human elements of leadership\, decision-making\, and execution. The goal is simple: help founders build strong\, sustainable companies – without shortcuts. \n​Who the XI Accelerator is for \n​The program is built exclusively for emerging technology startups with a working MVP. We welcome founders from any industry\, as long as technology is central to the business model – whether you’re working in AI\, IoT\, hardware\, platforms\, or tech-enabled solutions modernizing traditional industries. \n​What this Virtual Q&A will cover \n\n\n​A clear overview of the Spring XI Accelerator \n\n\n​What XI looks for in applicants \n\n\n​How the program supports founders from start to scale \n\n\n​Time commitment\, expectations\, and outcomes \n\n\n​Live Q&A—ask the questions that matter to you \n\n\n​This session is straightforward and founder-focused. No fluff. No sales pitch. Just honest answers and clarity to help you decide if the XI Accelerator is the right next step for your startup. \n​If you’re building in Colorado and ready to scale with intention\, this is where it starts.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/spring-xi-accelerator-virtual-qa-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Exponential Impact":MAILTO:jmhorst@exponentialimpact.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260115T113000
DTSTAMP:20251215T202726Z
CREATED:20251202T181417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T202726Z
UID:10000165-1768471200-1768476600@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Belonging Prospects Info Session
DESCRIPTION:The Belonging Prospects Info Session is a great opportunity for prospective applicants of the Belong @ Startup Colorado accelerator program to gain valuable details about the program’s timelines\, curriculum\, and expectations. \nLearn more about Belonging Colorado’s partnership with Startup Colorado here. \n  \n🗓️ Thursday\, January 15th | 10:00-11:30am \nPlease register through Zoom: linked here\, or through the ‘register’ button at the top of the page. \n  \n 
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/belonging-prospects-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://startupcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Belonging-Info-Session-January-15th.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260107T100000
DTSTAMP:20260106T212735Z
CREATED:20251117T204033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T212735Z
UID:10000158-1767776400-1767780000@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:January 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 funding world. These representatives will kick things off by explaining how specific funding programs work and answering your questions in real time. \nThis month we’ll be joined by Juan Carlos Rosales de la Garza from CEDS Finance. Juan is a Senior Investment Officer at CEDS Finance\, a nonprofit CDFI and SBA-certified lender in the Denver metro area\, where he leads small-business lending and credit analysis focused on underserved and low- to moderate-income entrepreneurs. He holds a Master’s degree in Finance from Harvard University and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Texas\, with prior experience in mergers and acquisitions\, financial analysis\, and risk assessment within international companies. He applies this global and analytical background to mission-driven lending\, combining responsible capital deployment with financial education and technical assistance to support business sustainability\, job creation\, and equitable access to capital. \nA note from Juan: Debt and equity topics can feel overwhelming\, so helping founders know what to ask makes a big difference. The most common questions I usually hear fall around readiness and what funders/investors actually look for. In very simple terms\, one thing we can help clarify is that equity investors are usually looking for long-term growth and future profits\, and they don’t expect repayment right away. Debt financing is different—lenders focus more on current cash flow and the ability to start making payments right away. \nNot sure how Juan can help you and your business\, here are some questions to consider or ask Juan on the call!: \n\nHow do I know if my business is ready for a loan or an investor?\nWhat do lenders look at when deciding whether to approve a loan?\nWhat do investors look for before putting money into a business?\nWhat’s the real difference between equity investment and debt financing?\nWhen does it make more sense to take on debt instead of giving up ownership?\nWhat numbers should I have a handle on before talking to a lender or investor?\n\n  \nThe format of Lean Coffee is simple: \n\n20-minute workshop from our co-host about funding strategy and resources\n10 minutes for Q/A so you can get feedback\nBreakout Room with other community members to connect and share ideas\nYou suggest the topics\, and we’ll cover a couple of impromptu business subjects (AI\, Digital Marketing\, you name it!)\n\nWhether you’re looking for funding\, seeking advice\, or just eager to connect with fellow entrepreneurs across the state\, Lean Coffee is the perfect place to engage\, learn\, and grow. Join us to meet like-minded founders and tackle the topics that matter most to your business. \nPlease register through Zoom: linked here. \n 
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/january-lean-coffee/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251219T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251219T153000
DTSTAMP:20251210T012308Z
CREATED:20251210T012308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T012308Z
UID:10000169-1766154600-1766158200@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Finance Friday
DESCRIPTION:About This Event\nAre you ignoring the money side of your business? Don’t leave this important area of your business for someone else to manage. Take control! Knowledge is power! Learn about all aspects of your business’s accounting \, from micro to macro\, and stay on top of your finances. Every month\, we discuss a different topic related to small business accounting that will help you with everything from managing your day-to-day bookkeeping to scaling your company and everything in between. \n\n\nMore Information\nMeet Our Facilitator Kelly Johnston \nKelly is a valued member of the West Central SBDC workshop facilitator team\, teaching bookkeeping\, cash flow\, and accounting boot camps. She also serves as a West Central SBDC consultant. She graduated from the Leading Edge business planning series and her business has grown exponentially ever since. She is experienced in both the public accounting and private industry accounting fields. Her background includes a bachelor’s in finance and a master’s in accounting\, with experience in the healthcare industry with critical access hospitals and physician offices\, audit and tax preparation. Her education and experience add value to new start up organizations\, developing businesses\, and healthcare entities by creating a strong financial reporting set up and assisting in new financial reports. \n\n\nMeet your host\nSBDC \ncallie@region10.net
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/finance-friday/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Conference,Networking
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://startupcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/R10_Calendar-Finance-Friday.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251211T113000
DTSTAMP:20251204T163815Z
CREATED:20251202T180021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T163815Z
UID:10000164-1765447200-1765452600@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Belonging Colorado Prospects Info Session
DESCRIPTION:The Belonging Prospects Info Session is a great opportunity for prospective applicants of the Belong @ Startup Colorado accelerator program to gain valuable details about the program’s timelines\, curriculum\, and expectations. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Belonging Colorado’s partnership with Startup Colorado here.\n\n\n\n🗓️ Thursday\, December 11th | 10:00-11:30am\n\n\nCan’t make this session? We’ll be hosting another Info Session on January 15th!
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/belonging-colorado-prospect-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://startupcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Belonging-Info-Session-December-11th.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251211T100000
DTSTAMP:20251201T162507Z
CREATED:20251121T164202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T162507Z
UID:10000160-1765443600-1765447200@startupcolorado.org
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. December’s meetup\, co-hosted by Margaret Hedderman of Startup Colorado\, will take a slightly different shape—a relaxed\, informal book club designed to spark ideas and share what’s been most helpful this year. \nInstead of our usual open conversation\, each woman is invited to bring one book that has meaningfully supported her business in 2025. Whether it shaped your mindset\, sharpened your skills\, or inspired a turning point\, you’ll have a few minutes to share how it helped and why you recommend it. \nIt’s an easy\, supportive space to trade insights\, discover new reads\, and close out the year by learning from one another’s experiences. Join us with your favorite entrepreneurial read in hand!
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/rural-women-in-entrepreneurship-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa McCrann":MAILTO:vanessa@startupcolorado.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251210T100000
DTSTAMP:20251029T175650Z
CREATED:20251014T141808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T175650Z
UID:10000150-1765357200-1765360800@startupcolorado.org
SUMMARY:Business Ownership: Build\, Buy\, or Franchise?
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in entrepreneurship\, but curious about which form of business ownership aligns best with your goals? \nIn this webinar\, you will be presented with an overview of three different options to enter business ownership: \n\nBuilding or starting a business from scratch\nBuying an existing business\nBecoming a franchisee\n\nWe’ll discuss pros and cons of each option to help you better consider which form of business ownership aligns with your personal and professional goals\, and provide you with specific resources to learn more.
URL:https://startupcolorado.org/event/business-ownership-build-buy-or-franchise/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northwest SBDC":MAILTO:info@northwestsbdc.org
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