You Say You Want a Revolution with Charisse Bowen In this inaugural episode, we have an in-depth conversation on what Revolution means with Charisse Bowen. We go into the lasting message in the lyrics from the Beatle’s song from 1968, Revolution that apply to current events happening today and how we can make change happen […]
Techstars Startup Week Fort Collins is right around the corner and with multiple venues on the docket we don’t want parking and transportation to be a challenge. Check out this quick list of where to park (and where not to park) when traveling between locations. We also have information about public transportation and Fort Collins […]
Today, we have an interview with Lu Cordova, the head of Techstars Foundation. Lu will be keynoting the 2018 Techstars Startup Week Fort Collins Wednesday, Feb 28th at 9am at the Basecamp @ The Carnegie Center for Creativity. She will be talking about what it’s like leading a global nonprofit fostering diversity in entrepreneurship. In […]
Fort Collins is very excited to play host to the annual Techstars Startup Week Fort Collins and the brand new Artup Week. This free 5-day celebration of community and entrepreneurship is something that is woven into the fabric of this town. You may be looking for events and things to do while they attend this […]
From experts in conversational intelligence to world leaders in coworking, FCSW18 is shaping up to be a shindig of super business savants! The team at Techstars Startup Week Fort Collins gathered in late 2017 along with industry experts to mull over our survey data and discuss needs for the coming year. A few open […]
Did you know that more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business? And according to the Small Business Administration, these small and often family-owned companies “create about 2 out of every 3 new jobs in the U.S. each year.” Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has […]
A recent Motley Fool article described the finances of an “average American.” Their research suggests improvements in Americans’ financial literacy and management including a 5-point higher average FICO credit score of 700 and an increase in the average personal savings rate from 1.9% in 2005 to 5.5% today. (However, experts still recommend saving at least […]
“What? I never knew the library had these things!” It’s a statement Poudre River Public Library District librarians hear a lot when it comes to our small business and entrepreneur services. Many people think the library is just about children’s storytimes or senior programs, but in fact, we have an expansive collection of business resources […]
Building a business requires engagement, branding, and outreach. The minds behind growing your audience are media and marketing experts. Meet local media experts Scott Allen, Nick Armstrong, and Tim Wenger. Scott Allen Owner, Northern Colorado SEO Speaking on: SEO for Startups, Wednesday March 1 @ 2PM I have been doing SEO for over 15 years and […]
It is hard to know at what stage you are ready for investors or if you qualify for traditional financing. Three experts Dave Harris, Doug Johnson, and Mike O’Connell will be guiding you through funding 101 for entrepreneurs at startup week. Dave Harris Director of Operations, Rockies Venture Club Speaking on: Sharkless Tank: Aligning Angel Investors […]
A special thanks to one of our Fort Collins Startup Week Speakers: Ariana Friedlander for donating a free ebook copy of her new book to every Startup Week Attendee: A Misfit Entrepreneur’s Guide to Building a Business your Way! Misfit Entrepreneurs Read to Succeed! Fort Collins Startup Week Attendees will be gifted a FREE copy […]
These awesome promo images come by way of Nick Armstrong of WTF Marketing and will help to get your friends, colleagues, employees, and random acquaintances introduced to Fort Collins Startup Week! Feel free to share far and wide.
It takes all kinds of entrepreneurs to create a successful startup community, which is why we’ve partnered with EsScentuals to blend up a special unisex body wash to commemorate Fort Collins Startup Week. The Smell of Success scent is a custom, unisex scent for entrepreneurs, startup warriors, and go-getters of all stripes. Hand-crafted in Fort Collins, […]
What’s better than free consulting? Not much! Whether you’re a new or veteran business owner, struggling with a tricky business issue that you can’t quite figure out, or if you are just excited about a new brilliant business idea, but not sure where to go with it – Fort Collins Startup Week’s free consulting events are […]
Necessity is the mother of invention. As the early pioneers crossed the Plains and settled along the frontier in the 1800s, they were often faced with situations either entirely different from what they had faced back East or without the tools to deal with problems adequately. So these indomitable souls found new and innovative means […]
Fort Collins is slowly emerging on the food scene in Colorado. Like everything that happens around here, a #FoCoFoodie has a very distinct nature. From food trucks to food distributors and all that lies in between, food startups are all around. Learn more about three speakers Taylor Smith, Trish O’Neill, and Tim Solley. Taylor Smith […]
So, you wanna attend Fort Collins Startup Week? Here’s the inside skinny on what you need to know: All events are 100% free to attend. That means you have two duties to perform: Act on the knowledge that you’ve gained, make connections, do something with your newfound knowledge that you wouldn’t have been able to […]
During Fort Collins Startup Week (Feb 27-Mar 3), FVC Mesh Fort Collins will be hosting a national TV show, Hatched, that will be seeking out companies to pitch to their execs and investors for a chance to be featured on the show. Putting Fort Collins Startups on the Map The Hatched TV show is filming their 3rd season and […]
Women are an intrinsic part of Fort Collins Entrepreneur ecosystem. Women of film and media are helping to shape an active, creative arts community. Get to know three women who strengthen the voice of the media: Dawn Duncan, Windy Borman, and Julie Sutter. Dawn Duncan CEO, Yellowbright, Inc. Fort Collins, Colorado Speaking on: Your Creative Advantage, Tuesday, […]
Fort Collins Startup Week exemplifies the body of the Fort Collins community. As you begin to plan your schedule, learn more about the speakers. This week we feature 3 speakers from the music track, Peggy Bruns, Jahna Eichel, and our music keynote speaker, Lloyd Starr. Peggy Bruns Director, Entrepreneurship Center for Music (ECM) at CU-Boulder Speaking on: Higher […]
