COS Rising 2025 - Problem to Prototype

Have an idea? Turn it into action in just one day.

Problem to Prototype is a Rapid Digital App Sprint where innovators, problem-solvers, and aspiring entrepreneurs team up to tackle real community challenges and create clickable software prototypes—no coding required.

Over the course of the day, you’ll move fast through ideation, sketching, prototyping, and pitching. Along the way, you’ll build new skills, make valuable connections, and experience the energy of turning ideas into reality.

How It Works

• Understand & Ideate (30–45 min): Clarify the problem and brainstorm solutions.
• Select & Sketch (45 min): Choose your best idea and map it out.
• Prototype (60–90 min): Build a basic clickable mockup using tools like Lovable.
• Pitch & Demo (30–45 min): Share your solution in a quick, high-energy presentation.

All Participants will be required to sign-up for a free Lovable account and will need their own laptop.

📍Exponential Impact, 3650 N. Nevada Ave.

📅 Thursday, September 25 | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

🥗 Lunch included

Problem to Prototype is facilitated by Stephanie Hubbard from , Leif Ullman from , and Bill Rempelous from .

Who Should Attend

Anyone curious about entrepreneurship, interested in building software prototypes, or eager to solve real-world problems with technology. Whether you’re a seasoned builder or brand new, you’ll leave with new skills, new friends, and maybe even the spark for your next big idea.

COS Rising 2025

This event is part of COS Rising 2025, a 3-day celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and community in Colorado Springs. Designed for founders, startups, and tech-driven thinkers, the event features interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and unique experiences that highlight both the challenges and triumphs of building something new.

From tackling real-world problems and sprinting through rapid app development, to embracing lessons learned from failure and exploring the city’s entrepreneurial roots, COS Rising brings together the people and ideas shaping the future.

A collaboration between Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation, El Pomar Institute for Innovation and Commercialization (EPIIC), and Exponential Impact, this event unites organizations dedicated to celebrating innovation and strengthening the startup community.

Host or Publisher COS Rising 2025