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Friday, May 17
 

6:00am MDT

Team Workout at Black Lab Sports
For people that want to join the classes, they will need to select ‘Book’ on the calendar to sign up! Link to calendar: https://www.blacklabsports.com/booking-classes

Coach: Dylan Brooks
Team Workout has a strength & conditioning focused, integrating both traditional and unconventional methods.

Session Facilitators
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Ryan

Organizer, 1 Million Cups Boulder


Friday May 17, 2024 6:00am - 7:00am MDT
Black Lab Sports

9:00am MDT

Coffee Hour - Startup Hikes (Prehike)
https://coloradostartups.org/startup-hikes

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: Friday Mornings once a month (usually 3rd Friday)
Time: 9 am (optional coffee) 10 am - Start hiking!
Where: Meet at Galvanize Boulder, grab a coffee at Amante in the front and we'll head to the Boulder creek path and walk up the canyon trail.
Cost: FREE (as nature should be)
About: This series is designed to help you connect with other tech founders, investors, and community leaders in the Colorado startup ecosystem. Thanks to Micah Mador at Bolster, and Lindsey Rohde for organizing these events to benefit the community.

Session Lead
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Micah Mador

Partnerships, Bolster
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Lindsey Rohde

Massive VC

Friday May 17, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
Galvanize Downstairs

9:00am MDT

Jumpstart Your Art Career: A Panel Chat
Join us for a panel discussion moderated by Leah Brenner Clack (Executive Director of NoBo Arts District and Streetwise Arts) and including artists Andrew Barker, Marie-Juliette Bird, and Allyson McDuffie. We'll cover our experiences and insights on how to make the jump to being a professional – including best practices for creating revenue streams, building an audience, developing a personal brand, getting exposure, and intersecting with the business world. Because artists are all bootstrappers, entrepreneurs, and start-ups themselves.

Session Lead
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Andrew Barker

Artist
Andrew is an award-winning artist who creates intricate, illustrative works that are themed around the flora, fauna, and landscapes of the Rocky Mountains and the American West. He studied art at Oregon State University, and practiced in the design field for 2 decades before becoming... Read More →

Session Facilitators
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Allyson McDuffie

Artist/Gallery Owner, Kin Studio and Gallery
Allyson McDuffie (she/they) received a BFA (Studio Arts) and MFA (Printmaking) from Ohio University, Athens. She has lived in Boulder, CO since 1992 and has worked primarily in the mediums of printmaking, drawing, painting and mixed media, with a more recent exploration into digital... Read More →
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Leah Brenner Clack

Executive Director, NoBo Art District
Leah is a community centric leader with a passion for empowering artists and communities through arts education, public art projects, programs and events. Leah has worked in the Boulder arts community for over 12 years across multiple organizations and businesses. A certified Change... Read More →
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Marie-Juliette Bird

Founder, The New Local


Friday May 17, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
We Work

9:00am MDT

The Anatomy of an Exit
Presented from the perspectives of seller and buyer and moderated by startup attorney Ian Kuliasha, this panel will discuss the timeline for finding an acquirer/buyer and a target, criteria you are looking for, how to hammer out a term sheet, when to hire a lawyer, diligence, closing, and how to integrate a business that was just acquired post-closing.

Session Lead
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Ian Kuliasha

Attorney, KO Law
Ian is a corporate attorney who helps founders and businesses at all stages of growth identify and reach their next critical milestone—whether that’s launching a startup, raising seed capital, closing a key commercial transaction, or negotiating and closing an acquisition or exit.Ian... Read More →

Session Facilitators
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Ingrid Alongi

GP, Stage Fund
I am a web developer turned founder turned investor. I've been through the life cycle of building successful products, teams, and companies. My focus now is on acquiring and refurbishing distressed companies.


Friday May 17, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
Galvanize Boulder

9:00am MDT

Navigating the SaaS Landscape: Challenges and Strategies for Building and Scaling Your Startup
🚀 Hey SaaS superstars and future founders! 🌟 Ready to take your software dreams to the next level? Join me for an energizing session where we’ll dive into the real deal of building and scaling a SaaS biz. 🛠️💡
🔑 What’s in it for you?
  • Real-life lessons on launching and growing your SaaS startup
  • Insider tips on navigating challenges and boosting your growth
  • A chance to connect, share, and brainstorm with fellow entrepreneurs
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale up, this session is packed with insights just for you. Let’s unlock the potential of your SaaS venture together!
 

Session Lead
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Rodion Telpizov

CEO, SmartJobBoard
SmartJobBoard is a leading job board software solution designed to help associations, non-profits, and member-driven organizations efficiently manage and grow their career centers. Our platform offers intuitive tools that make job board management effortless, integrating advanced... Read More →

Session Facilitators

Friday May 17, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
Kiln

9:00am MDT

Boulder Startup Week Basecamp at Galvanize
Come get all your Boulder Startup Week questions answered at Basecamp at Galvanize all week long. Not sure where to go, need a new badge, there will be an organizing volunteer at Basecamp all week. 

Friday May 17, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm MDT
Galvanize Downstairs

10:00am MDT

Startup Boards: How to form and get the most value out of your startup board
Startup Boards: How to form and get the most value out of your startup board
Delve into the intricacies of forming and maximizing the value of your startup board with seasoned entrepreneurs, investors, and board directors. Gain actionable insights on structuring your board, selecting the right members, and harnessing their expertise to propel your startup towards success

Panelists: 
  • Jaclyn Hester, Partner at Foundry Group
  • Nicole Glaros, VC, Entrepreneur, and Board Director
  • Natty Zola, Partner at Matchstick Ventures
  • Yoav Lurie, SaaS Entrepreneur, Operator, and Investor

Session Facilitators
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Kirsten Suddath

General Partner, Next Frontier Capital
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Nicole Glaros

CEO & Founder, Phos
Nicole is an entrepreneur, an executive, an investor, a board director, an advisor, a parent, a wife, a daughter, a traveler, a lover of all things outside, and a friend.  Nicole got her entrepreneurial start in the 4th grade, orchestrating cousins into theatrical plays and charging... Read More →
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Yoav Lurie

Previously: CEO & Founder @SimpleEnergy & President @Uplight


Friday May 17, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
We Work

10:00am MDT

Startup Hike by Colorado Startups (BSW 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: Friday Mornings once a month (usually 3rd Friday)
Time: 9 am (optional coffee) 10 am - ~noon - Start hiking!
Where: Meet at Galvanize Boulder, grab a coffee at Amante in the front and we'll head to the Boulder creek path and walk up the canyon trail.
Cost: FREE (as nature should be)
About: This series is designed to help you connect with other tech founders, investors, and community leaders in the Colorado startup ecosystem. Thanks to Micah Mador at Bolster, and Lindsey Rohde for organizing these events to benefit the community.

Session Lead
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Micah Mador

Partnerships, Bolster
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Lindsey Rohde

Massive VC

Friday May 17, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Galvanize Downstairs

10:00am MDT

Hardware scaling toolkit
Five seasoned hardware product development professionals will share the pitfalls they see time and again on new hardware programs.  This program aims to help you make new and original mistakes instead of repeating the mistakes of the past.  Many people are familiar with software based product development, but get bogged down when hardware needs to be added to the mix.  Find out which Agile practices can be brought to hardware development and which can't.  We plan to reserve the entire second half of the panel for your questions, so be sure to bring them!

Panelists:
-Isaac Davenport Former CTO of Syncroness Product Development and VP of Engineering at Sphero
-Marc Hanchak Former Principal at a medical device contract design and manufacture firm
-Chuck Hodges Principal at Zebulon Solutions
-Jim Poss Former CEO of Big Belly Solar Compacting Trash bins and current head of CSU's Labs to Life technology commercialization program
-James Kolozs Systems Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Product Development Expert

Session Lead
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Isaac Davenport

Executive in residence, Strata CSU
If you are developing a product that includes mechanical, electronic, software or firmware elements or are marketing a new technology, it might be useful to chat.  After getting my phd in engineering, I worked in the roles of design engineer, technical lead, account manager, reviewer... Read More →


Friday May 17, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Galvanize Boulder

10:00am MDT

Harmonizing “Minds”: Aligning AI with Human Cognition for Better Experiences
Understanding human cognition and mental models is paramount in designing effective AI-powered products and services. People approach these systems with a diverse array of background knowledge and experiences, which shape their expectations and interactions. Misalignment between users' cognitive mental models and AI functionalities leads to frustration and abandonment.
In this talk, using real-world examples and actionable templates, we will explore a design-thinking approach to flush out user mental models and identify their challenges. Then construct a conceptual model detailing the AI system's capabilities and design principles. This foundation allows teams to brainstorm and develop solution concepts that strive for greater alignment between AI systems and human cognition. 
By aligning AI systems more closely with how people think and process information, we can forge more intuitive and satisfying user experiences, ultimately leading to more successful products and services.

Session Lead
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Brenton Elmore

People-centered Design for AI, Corizona Partners
With a collaborative approach rooted in user experience (UX), product, and industrial design, I am passionate about engaging teams in empathetic, human-centered problem-solving. Our collective expertise allows us to navigate complex business landscapes effectively, leveraging system-level... Read More →

Friday May 17, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Kiln

10:00am MDT

Decompress with a llama named Benito
You have most likely heard of a therapy dog, but have you heard of a therapy llama? The team with Mili Llama will bring their llama, Benito, to BSW to help the Boulder community decompress after a long week of connecting and interacting. Please stop by to pet and take pictures with Benito; we promise he will not spit, lol.

Session Facilitators


Friday May 17, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Kiln (Common Area)

11:00am MDT

Lean Coffee (Group discussion on voted topics)
Lean Coffee is a structured but agenda-less meetup.

This is your time! We'll select topics as a group and chat about them. Bring your burning questions, hot topics, and desire to learn from others. 

This is the structure we'll follow as a group:

Set Up
I'll set up a Kanban board with columns "Options", "Doing", "Done".

Suggestions: 
I'll give everyone sticky notes, and you'll write the topics you want to discuss on the notes, one on each sticky note. Then you'll put the sticky notes in the "Options" column.

Vote: 
We will read all of the notes out loud, group similar topics, then vote by everyone coming up and putting a dot on the topic they want to vote on. Each person gets three votes.

Discuss:
We'll discuss topics and send them through the kanban board until the end.

Session Lead
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Annie Hedgpeth

Co-founder, Hedge-Ops Software
I am the co-founder at Hedge-Ops, where we are building a platform to help people grow their careers in a meaningful way that they have full ownership of. In early 2024, I left HashiCorp where I was an engineer on the Terraform Enterprise team to make the big leap to the startup world... Read More →

Friday May 17, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
We Work

11:00am MDT

How We Used Nondilutive Grants (SBIR, OEDIT,…) To Fund Our Climate Tech Startup
Silvis Materials is reducing the carbon footprint by replacing petroleum-based adhesives and glues with 100% bio-based materials from plants and trees.  Silvis enables packaging materials and building products to be recyclable, biodegradable, compostable, and sustainable.  Silvis has been awarded with several grants, including NSF SBIR Phase I and a Colorado AI grant, and has participated in many accelerators, including Techstars, Plug and Play, Cycle Momentum Suzano (Canada), and TVx Boulder. Patty is a patented, plastics engineer with an MBA from MIT.  Kim is a seasoned business consultant with an MBA from Leeds Business School and a science background.  She has also taught graduate classes in fundraising at CU Denver.

Session Lead
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Patty Ferreira

CEO, Founder, Silvis Materials
Silvis Materials is reducing the carbon footprint by replacing petroleum-based adhesives and glues with 100% bio-based materials from plants and trees.  Silvis enables packaging materials and building products to be recyclable, biodegradable, compostable, and sustainable.  Silvis... Read More →
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Kim Hedberg

Chief Sustainability Officer, Silvis Materials
Kim Hedberg is passionate about sustainability.  She has worked in startup consulting, environmental consulting, and nonprofit administration.  She has also taught fundraising at the graduate level.

Friday May 17, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Kiln

11:00am MDT

Psychedelics for Entrepreneurs: Lessons from Guiding 400+ Founders
Join us for the Q&A session 'Psychedelics for Entrepreneurs: Lessons from Guiding 400+ Founders,' where we delve into the transformative impact of psychedelics on leadership and creativity. This session is designed for founders, executives, and venture capitalists seeking profound shifts in business approaches, creativity, and problem-solving. Gain unique insights from the personal experiences of Austin Mao and Alex Raymond, exploring how psychedelic experiences can enhance leadership qualities, foster creativity, and deepen understanding of one's purpose. This session offers not just transformative stories but practical insights into leveraging these experiences for better decision-making, resilience, and empathetic leadership.

Q&A with Alex Raymond: "Psychedelics for Entrepreneurs: Lessons from Guiding 400+ Founders". This is a Q&A between Alex Raymond, founder and host of Conscious Entrepreneur Summit and Austin Mao, co-founder of Ceremonia, a legal and non-profit psychedelic retreat center.


Alex Raymond | CEO of www.kapta.comalex@kapta.com
An alumnus of Ceremonia's psilocybin and ayahuasca programs, and can speak deeply about the impact of psychedelics for him personally and in support of other founders.




Session Lead
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Austin Mao

Co-founder, Ceremonia
Austin Mao is an entrepreneur, author, poet, and keynote speaker on the intersection of science and spirituality, psychology and shamanism.He is a co-founder of Ceremonia, a non-profit psychedelic church facilitating change makers and creators through what 96% of alumni share as the... Read More →

Friday May 17, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Galvanize Boulder

12:00pm MDT

Empowering Tech Founders with Access & Opportunity
Join us for an electrifying session presented by Access Mode: "Empowering Tech Founders with Access & Opportunity"

Dive into the vibrant ecosystem of resources available to tech founders in Colorado, from funding avenues to strategic partnerships and mentorship opportunities. Our esteemed panelists will unveil insider insights on how to navigate this landscape, connect with key players, and leverage the support needed to fuel your tech venture. Don't miss out on this invaluable discussion that promises to unlock doors to success in the tech sphere.



Session Lead
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Arieze Evans

Operations Associate, Access Mode
My name is Arieze, and I'm with the Access Mode Team! Access Mode is a non-profit business accelerator located in Denver, Co., providing resources to underrepresented founders building early-stage tech businesses. Our organization specializes in personalized mentorship, subject matter... Read More →

Session Facilitators
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Tristan Watkins

Deputy Director, OEDIT
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Marcella Hall

CEO/Co-Founder, MascotYou
Building MascotYou. MascotYou is an AI tool for proactive mental wellness that removes the need for mental health surveys, questionnaires and mood trackers.
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Cedric Lipsey

Founder/CEO, Clusivi
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Leressie Ashley

Program Manager, Denver Economic Development and Opportunity
I serve all entrepreneurs and small businesses that do work in the City of Denver. The programs that I manage are specific to closing the equity gap for tech entrepreneurs and I serve as a connector between the entrepreneur and they resources that are available for them to grow and... Read More →


Friday May 17, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Kiln

12:00pm MDT

The art of a pivot. How successful start ups transition throughout their lifecycle
A transparent panel discussion with start up + corporate executives and investors focused on pivoting during the low and challenging points of the start-up journey.

Key strategies and tools will be shared to effectively pivot—including: maximizing human talent, optimizing operations in a rapid manner, successfully soliciting feedback and implementing, and managing internal and external expectations.

Panelists:

Dustin Lehr
Before shifting into cybersecurity leadership, Dustin Lehr spent 13 years as a software engineer and application architect in a variety of industries, including retail, US DoD, and even video games. This background has helped him forge close partnerships with development teams, engineering leaders, and security professionals to design programs that maximize engagement. He is currently the Sr. Director of Platform Security / Deputy CISO at Fivetran and the Co-founder / Chief Product and Technology Officer at Katilyst, which assists companies with culture change through security champion programs. Dustin also co-founded the global virtual open discussion meetup "Let's Talk Software Security!" (https://www.meetup.com/lets-talk-software-security) and authored the free Security Champion Program Success Guide (https://securitychampionsuccessguide.org).

Kellen Pucher
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships – Spoke Safety


Kellen Pucher is an experienced corporate strategy and business development executive with a decade of experience in technology. Most recently, Kellen has spent time working on cutting edge vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications technology programs for Panasonic and Spoke Safety. V2X technology allows for instantaneous communications between vehicles, vulnerable road users such as cyclists and e-scooter riders, and roadway infrastructure. This digital communication unlocks software applications to radically improve safety and efficiency on our roads.

Session Lead
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Bruce Pendrey

Co-Founder, Foundr
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Rob Portwood

Vice President, UCHealth
Health techAngel investments 

Session Facilitators

Friday May 17, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Galvanize Boulder

12:00pm MDT

Dynamic Workout: 3 Pillars to Build a Pain-Free Spine at Black Lab Sports
For people that want to join the classes, they will need to select ‘Book’ on the calendar to sign up! Link to calendar: https://www.blacklabsports.com/booking-classes

Coach: Colin O'Banion
Dynamic Workout offers specialized education and training to enhance full-body mobility, flexibility, strength, balance, explosiveness, endurance, and breath work, tailored specifically for a Pain-Free Spine.



Session Facilitators
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Ryan

Organizer, 1 Million Cups Boulder


Friday May 17, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Black Lab Sports

12:00pm MDT

Build a Thriving Team Culture By Embracing Difficult Conversations: Why Being Nice Creates a Shitty Team Culture
Clear communication is a must in business; sometimes that requires a difficult conversation. Many leaders find it difficult to initiate and navigate these discussions effectively, uncertain of the right timing and approach. This often leads to either rushing into them or avoiding them entirely, hindering progress from the current state to the desired outcome. Through an insightful discussion followed by an interactive workshop, we’ll help you see how being “nice” plays into this dynamic and give you practical strategies and tools to confidently handle difficult conversations so they move you towards your goals.

After the interactive workshop you’ll walk away with...
  • Knowing how to lean into a difficult conversation to move towards a goal; rather than coming out as the “bad guy” or getting stuck in the same old loop
  • With tactics for using difficult conversations to strengthen your relationships and move you towards your goals
  • With the opportunity to connect with other business leaders who are facing similar challenges
We'll be addressing challenging conversations, which is one part of our proven process desgined to develop a cohesive team culture where everyone is motivated, excited, and clear on the roadmap of the company. How to overcome the challenges of not having the right team in place, and how to get your team clear and connected to the mission of the company. This will increase revenue, customer acquisition, retention, and everything in between. We'll be addressing principles that can be applied to people hiring your first team member , or their 500th and making sure they are the right fit! 

Session Lead
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Taylor Thomas

Co-Founder, Impact Initiative
Passionate about helping entrepreneurs build amazing businesses and awesome teams!

Session Facilitators
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Christine Hernandez

Founder- Changing the way people think about thier team!, Impact Initiaitve
Christine HernandezAs a business owner, consultant, and leadership coach her commitment to expanding people’s potential is unparalleled. Over the years, Christine has owned and built 3 multigenerational companies where she created strong, sustainable businesses, teams, and cultures... Read More →


Friday May 17, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
We Work

1:00pm MDT

Storytelling as a technology for change
Session Lead
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Michelle Auerbach

Modaka Communications
Michelle Auerbach, Ph.D.is a world-builder and community-maker who uses all her geeky skills to support and educate change shapers and storytellers. Michelle works as a consultant, educator, and writer focused on communications, change, creativity, and leadership for individuals... Read More →

Friday May 17, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Galvanize Boulder

1:00pm MDT

Beyond The Board Room: Unlocking Creative Capital on Retreat
Join David Bernstein for a discussion about the power of retreat. David leads founders, creatives, and intrepid seekers across the globe to explore the intersection of mindfulness, adventure, and the imaginative business mind set. Learn why leadership retreats, travel, and nature are beneficial to the business startup founder: what to look for and what to avoid when searching for a mindset retreat, team building program, or leadership coaching program and how these experiences can unlock untapped potential and value within your orginazation.

Session Lead
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David Bernstein

Founder, Life Force Project
David Bernstein's work is centered around bridging mindfulness and the imaginative business mindset. David is a global retreat leader who mentors executives, professionals, athletes, and creatives to develop an approach to life and work that he believes will cultivate the most important... Read More →

Friday May 17, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Kiln

2:00pm MDT

Voices From The Street: Intimate Conversations from Up and Down Pearl’
‘Voices from the Street: Intimate Conversations from Up and Down Pearl.’ 


In the inaugural season, this local podcast focuses on the food/beverage/hospitality businesses up and down the Pearl Street Corridor. 


. . . 


The podcast was initiated by local chef and Registered Dietitian Stephen Menyhart. While launching his own consulting business Molto Cuore, he has immersed himself back in kitchen work for the first time in a decade. While working at the Pearl Street Pub, he met contacts from the small but mighty hospitality crew up and down Pearl. 


This led to the creation of this hyperlocal podcast - recent guests have included Marcy Miller of Organic Sandwich Company, Mackenzie Sehlke from the Boulder County Farmers Market, Eben
Forrest from Terracotta, and Nina Khosravi from Kiln.

Session Lead
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Stephen Menyhart

Owner + Chief Consultant, Molto Cuore
Originally from Michigan, I live and work in Boulder, Colorado. My work with Molto Cuore is at the intersection of food and people. A Chef and Registered Dietitian, I work to improve health outcomes and educate individuals, in a pleasure-focused approach to food.‘Voices From the... Read More →

Friday May 17, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Kiln

2:00pm MDT

Global Minds, Local Impact: The Role of Immigrants in Tech Entrepreneurship
Tech Flow Denver is a community for those fluent in Russian (read - immigrants), aiming to unite tech talents, entrepreneurs, VCs, and startup founders, developers, representatives from enterprise companies, and business owners for networking and growth.
​✌️ Our mission is to facilitate the integration of talented immigrants into US society, helping them build essential connections. Through our events, we plan to offer essential information on immigrant programs, securing grants and investments, leveraging LinkedIn, understanding cultural nuances, potentially inspiring the next big startup, and much more. 
 
Our program (Language: English):
  • 02:00 pm, Intro, Immigrants’ journey in one story
    • Alena Rivers Tech Flow Denver Builder / easyDacha Startup Founder / MBA

  • 02:05 pm, The relationship between cultures and opportunities in America for startups with immigrant owners 
    • Tanya Arnt, Director of Global Trade Activator at World Trade Center Denver / MBA, CGBP, CIT

  • 02:30 pm, Networking and building a personal brand on LinkedIn for immigrants
    • Olga Bondareva, Founder @ ModumUp - Social Selling for B2B, Microsoft Alum and AI Enthusiast

Session Lead
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Alena Rivers

Representative, Tech Flow
As a Tech Flow community builder and easyDacha startup founder, I have firsthand experience with the pivotal role community plays in business growth in the U.S. I'm currently developing easyDacha, an automated gardening planner that utilizes AI and ML to simplify and improve gardening... Read More →


Friday May 17, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
We Work

3:00pm MDT

Leverage the power of habits to drive organizational success
As a startup founder or leader, you know that success is not just about having the right strategy or product – it's about building teams that are equipped with the habits and mindset to execute on your vision. In fact, studies have shown that up to 40% of our daily actions are habitual, meaning that they shape a significant portion of our performance and outcomes. But in the fast-paced and ever-changing world of startups, how do you ensure that your teams are consistently performing at their best?

Together, we will discuss how to build the behavioral blueprint of your company – a clear and actionable plan that outlines the specific habits and behaviors that will drive your startup's success. You'll learn how to design individual work habits that align with your organizational goals and values, creating a shared understanding of what success looks like and empowering your team to live the culture every day.

After this hands-on workshop, you’ll walk away with:

  • A deep understanding of the neuroscience and psychology behind habit formation and its impact on organizational performance
  • A step-by-step process for translating your startup's objectives into actionable habits that can be easily adopted and maintained by your team
  • The power of a data-driven approach to organizational habits
  • Strategies for using technology and data to track, measure, and optimize habit formation across your organization
  • Techniques for fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement that empowers your team to take charge of their own success
 Through a combination of expert insights, practical exercises, and peer-to-peer learning, you'll leave with clear next steps on how to develop an action plan towards fostering individual high-performance habits and a thriving high-performance culture. 
 
Whether you're looking to scale your startup, navigate a challenging market, or simply build a more engaged and high-performing team, this workshop will provide you with the insights and strategies you need to succeed. Join us and take the first step towards building a startup culture that is truly optimized for success.

Session Lead
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Michelle Auerbach

Modaka Communications
Michelle Auerbach, Ph.D.is a world-builder and community-maker who uses all her geeky skills to support and educate change shapers and storytellers. Michelle works as a consultant, educator, and writer focused on communications, change, creativity, and leadership for individuals... Read More →
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Oran Cohen

Founder & CEO, GWork
Hi! I'm Oran Cohen, the founder of GWork, an employee habit-building app that uses behavioral science to help organizations succeed. We've created a platform that fosters employee growth and aligns it with company strategies and values.I hold a Master's in Leading Innovation and Change... Read More →

Friday May 17, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
We Work

3:00pm MDT

Resilience and Wellbeing in 2024: Mindfulness, Embodiment, and Nervous System Regulation
Join us for an immersive workshop where we explore the intersection of mindfulness, embodiment, nervous system regulation, and emotional wellness.
You'll be guided by the expertise of Jonny Miller and Peter McEwen, known for their work in the field of mindfulness and nervous system regulation. They will lead you through methods designed to help you stay resourced and resilient as you navigate the challenges of work and personal life in 2024.

This workshop will guide you through:
  1. Nervous system regulation techniques help you manage stress and maintain a sense of calm in the face of adversity.
  2. Mindfulness practices that cultivate present-moment awareness, clarity, and unconditional kindness.
  3. Embodiment practices that will aid you in managing reactivity and support skillful responses in challenging situations. Embodied practices support a felt sense of aliveness, connection, and vitality.

Join us on May 17 at 3 pm and discover how mindfulness, embodiment, and nervous system regulation can help you create a more resilient and fulfilling life in 2024.

Session Lead
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Peter McEwen

Founder and Meditation Coach, The Field Meditation
Peter McEwen focuses on providing instruction and support for practitioners balancing the dizzying array of work and family commitments that modern life demands. In a society that prioritizes output, meditation and mindfulness practices are often conflated with self-optimization... Read More →
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Jonny Miller

Nervous System Mastery
Founder of Nervous System Mastery and host of the Curious Humans Podcast

Friday May 17, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Kiln

3:00pm MDT

UX of YOU
UXers help companies deeply understand their customers so they can build the most useful and easy-to-understand products.In 2018, I hosted a state-wide UX mentorship and coaching program with a focus on women in tech, career changers, and all things related to confidence and authenticity in the workplace.


Now as a Mental Health Professional, I've repurposed those amazing UX research tools to help individuals deeply understand themselves.


In this workshop, you'll experience one of the powerful tools in The UX of YOU program. You should attend if you are ready to connect to your core motivations that shape your identity in your career.
  • Do you feel guilty or lazy when you want to rest?
  • Do you push yourself until you feel taken advantage of or burned out?
  • Does an inner critic treat you with contempt?
  • Do you ever feel like you are one or two mistakes away from being rejected?

You'll walk away with a profound new point of view about who you are and a method to explore your emotional system. I realize this is a BIG promise! I've seen people blown away time after time. So join us, and put my big promise to the test.

Session Lead
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Toni Rosati

Mental Health Coach, Work That Fulfills
Toni Rosati is a veteran UX researcher turned mental health practitioner. Over the last 5 years, she has harnessed powerful innovation tools (such as Jobs To Be Done and journey mapping) into a reliable process of inner transformation and healing.The "UX of YOU" method offers a unique... Read More →

Friday May 17, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Galvanize Boulder

4:00pm MDT

Welcome to Boulder - a happy hour for people new to Boulder or to tech

EXTERNAL REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://lu.ma/u3mvbfld


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!
Two rules:
  1. Don't pitch us
  2. Offer to help someone with something (and follow through please)
Also an unofficial 3rd rule, offer to buy someone a beverage... generosity is key.

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. RSVP is located at https://lu.ma/u3mvbfld

Session Facilitators
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Nicole Glaros

CEO & Founder, Phos
Nicole is an entrepreneur, an executive, an investor, a board director, an advisor, a parent, a wife, a daughter, a traveler, a lover of all things outside, and a friend.  Nicole got her entrepreneurial start in the 4th grade, orchestrating cousins into theatrical plays and charging... Read More →


Friday May 17, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
T/ACO

4:00pm MDT

BSW 2025 Planning KickOff
Session Lead
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Bekah

I love startups and small business, and the amazing BSW community! I'm an experienced leader and business operations executive and love digging into the details to support the big picture with strategic ops consulting.
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Melissa Wall

Founder, Acoustic Root Leadership
Acoustic Root Leadership helps entrepreneurs reach the next level of leadership and team. With a philosophy rooted in authenticity, action, & empathy, my strength lies in the ability to zoom in and out through different lenses to look at situations as a whole. I'm trained and experienced... Read More →

BSW Organizing Volunteers
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Tim Morrissey

Seed GM, Drive Capital
Seed and PreSeed investing with Drive CapitalDr. Tim Morrissey, is a multidisciplinary entrepreneur with extensive experience both leading and executing alongside small teams. Tim’s experiences span 5 years as the cofounder and CEO of a venture backed robotics company (ArtimusRobotics.com... Read More →


Friday May 17, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Galvanize Boulder
 
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