Edition 15: July 2024 Startup Events and News In Colorado
Community fueled resource for Colorado's startup ecosystem.
Thank you for your continued support of this newsletter. Hope to catch you at one of the summer events listed below!
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JULY EVENTS
Colorado Founder + Investor Summer Party - Meet and hang out with the sharpest founders and investors in the Colorado startup scene over refreshing beverages, and the perfect setting to make new connections and catch up with old friends. Whether you're looking to pitch your latest idea, find your next big investment, or just enjoy some great company, you won't want to miss out. So mark your calendar, bring your best vibes, and let's make this summer unforgettable!
When: July 8th, 4:30pm
Where: Edgewater, Colorado
Who should attend: Founders and Investors in the Colorado ecosystem
Contributed by Hayfa at Range
Boulder AI Builders Meetup - Come meet the people building interesting products with AI in Boulder.
When: July 11th, 5pm
Where: Kiln, Boulder, CO
Who should attend: Anyone involved in or interested in the AI builder space
Contributed by Shannon at Matchstick Ventures
RVC & CBSA Present: Colorado Life Sciences Night - Join us at Colorado Life Sciences Night for an enlightening exploration of startup dynamics and investment opportunities within the life sciences sector. Discover why this industry, with its vast healthcare markets, uniquely integrates acquisition as a core component of its research and development strategies, often offering a more robust and varied investment landscape compared to other fields. This event is an exceptional opportunity for both angel investors and venture capitalists to delve into one of the most lucrative sectors of investment.
The evening will include a panel of seasoned investors sharing valuable insights, pitches from cutting-edge life sciences startups poised to transform the industry, and ample opportunities for high-caliber networking. Additionally, the RVC Investor Forum will be available exclusively for accredited investors. Don’t miss this chance to connect with industry leaders and innovators at the forefront of life sciences.When: July 17th, 3pm
Where: Denver Metro SBDC, 1445 Market St, Denver, CO 80202, Floor 5
Who should attend: Entrepreneurs and Investors within Life Sciences
Contributed by Adam at Rockies Venture Club
Startup Hike- July Edition! - Do you like being outside? How about on a Friday morning when the trails aren’t packed? Startup Hikes is a series designed to help you meet and get to know other local startup founders, operators, investors, and community members. Whether you’ve been in Colorado forever or just moved here, see some familiar faces and meet new ones.
When: July 19th, 9am
Where: Dry Creek Trailhead
Who should attend: Anyone in the Startup Community or the Startup curious!
Contributed by Micah at Colorado Startups
Welcome to Boulder - Once a month, we welcome anyone new to the Boulder tech and startup scene, in person. We'll answer your questions, direct you to the right resources, and help make introductions where appropriate. Plus you'll meet other community members and individuals new to Boulder, yay new friends!Please RSVP so we know who to expect - and feel free to come every month as you get more integrated, you can help the next new person feel welcome.
When: July 19th, 4pm
Where: Masas Boulder
Who should attend: Anyone new to the tech scene in Boulder and Denver
Contributed by Nicole Glaros
Colorado Startups Happy Hour in Denver - Celebrate your hard work and the end of the month at the Startup Happy Hour with the Colorado Startups community. Join other ambitious entrepreneurs, investors, and community members in our state's thriving startup ecosystem for a lively and fun event.
When: July 26th, 4pm
Where: Whiskey Row, 1946 Market Street, Denver, CO
Who should attend: All Startup Community folks welcome - operators, CEOs/Founders, investors, service providers, students, etc.!
Contributed by Paul at Colorado Startups
RVC Summer 2024 Equal Access HyperAccelerator® - Demo Day - After an extraordinarily intense 5 weeks, the cohort of RVC's Equal Access HyperAccelerator® program will have the chance to pitch in front of the community. Angel Investors and VCs will have a chance to see pitches from venture capital ready companies and discuss the opportunities with other investors at the investor forum. This Demo Day is free and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC with in-person and virtual attendance options!
When: July 30th, 3pm
Where: Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship (1475 Lawrence St, Denver, CO, 80202)
Who should attend: Entrepreneurs, Investors, Mentors, Advisors, and Colorado Startup Enthusiasts
Contributed by Adam at Rockies Venture Club
NEWS & RESOURCES
Applications Now Open For SCALE Accelerator Program - If you are a scaling Colorado-based company that is looking for additional support in this scaling phase, we'd love to connect. Please reach out to luz@exponentialimpact.com to schedule some time to chat, share any of your questions, and share more about your startup with us.