The Big 4 For Colorado Startups

Starting a company in Colorado can, for some, feel intimidating. Colorado is THE place to start a business in the U.S. these days. There is no shortage of entrepreneurs and finding good solid advice over the noise of everyone with an opinion can make anyone throw their hands up. If this is you, stop right there! Flip your perspective and put your hands back down. Colorado represents incredible opportunity to everyone who throws their hats into the ring. The reason we are succeeding as a start-up capital is because we have collectively built a robust community of support for those who have an idea and a work ethic.

We are special because we have a mentality of giving back to budding startups and passing wisdom and experience down the line. So, turn intimidation into inspiration; no one is judging you and you ought to count yourself lucky to be considering starting up in Colorado. There is no where else on the planet that offers the unique support system we have in right here, right now. The fact is, there is a lot of noise out there and you need to know the best places to find real resources, mentorship, and a mutually beneficial network. Here are 4 of the top Must-Join/Attend Colorado events and groups that we can recommend with confidence to offer you the best head-start on your journey.

Denver’s original startup network started 9 years ago by a few Colorado founders looking for a place to talk about the issues unique to entrepreneurs while enjoying a beer together. Today, they can boast thousands of members and free monthly meetups where they discuss a wide range of startup topics over a keg of beer. They’ve managed to keep the group purely educational, sales-pitch free, and truly supportive.

Meets Last Wednesday of the Month

www.meetup.com/Denver-Founders-Network/

 

A fantastic forum for asking questions and finding real advice from real entrepreneurs who have been in the trenches. It’s a free community and a comprehensive guide for people new to Colorado or the startup world to learn the lay of the land and who to connect with in a variety of functional areas.

 

Resources, inspiration and education for Denver’s diverse community of innovators and entrepreneurs. The commons was built to be a place to hold educational events just to support the Colorado business scene. They also offer state of the art conference rooms you can book for free.

https://www.thecommons.co/

1245 Champa St. Denver, CO

 

This is the world’s largest free startup week and in 2017, the event drew over 20,000 attendees! The week consists of a wide variety of sessions spanning all types of businesses. If you attend this event, you will hear about so many companies that got their start here and stories of incredible connections. It is Colorado’s crown jewel of entrepreneurship.

September 24th-28th, 2018

www.DenverStartupWeek.org