Naturally Rising: The Conscious Business Pitch Competition

Name: Naturally Rising: The Conscious Business Pitch Competition
Start: 2026-04-22T16:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-04-22T21:00:00-06:00
Location: 6543 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80003-4433, United States

Schedule

Wed Apr 22 2026 at 04:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

6543 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80003-4433, United States | Arvada, CO

Welcome to Naturally Colorado’s 21st Annual Pitch Slam, now called Naturally Rising “The Conscious Business Pitch Competition”! Come cheer on your favorite brands as they compete for a generous prize package and title of Pitch Competition winner. Sample the latest and greatest new innovative products from the local community.
Schedule —
4:30 pm: Doors open
4:30 – 6:00 pm: Networking, buffet dinner by Footers Catering, cash bar, explore exhibitors in Innovation Showcase
6:15 pm: Program begins
7:45 pm: Program ends
7:45 – 9:00 pm: Networking, explore exhibitors, celebrate our winners!
9:00 pm: Event Ends
Pitch Competition —
Five entrepreneurs will pitch their young companies to a panel of experts as hundreds of audience members join us from across the country. Each competitor has 3 minutes to pitch, 3 minutes of Q&A from the judges and the same goal: to win a free booth at New Hope’s Newtopia Now 2026, a guaranteed opportunity to pitch at the Naturally Network National Pitch Slam, and a robust suite of business services from our sponsor community! The deadline to apply is February 6th.
APPLY TO PITCH HERE: https://airtable.com/appb4RVj0p8ojOlBZ/pagcjaWQhKYnu8fvz/form
Innovation Showcase —
This event also provides established member brands the opportunity to share new products in the Innovation Showcase, our tabletop show. The Innovation Showcase expo hall will be filled with opportunities for guests to sample products and learn about interesting new products and services.
Innovation showcase applications are open now through 11:55 pm March 10th.
PURCHASE YOUR TABLE HERE: https://naturallycolorado.glueup.com/event/2026-naturally-rising-innovation-showcase-application-161514/
Pitch Coaches —
These experienced pitch coaches bring deep expertise across CPG, retail, investment, and ecosystem-building to help finalists sharpen their storytelling, clarify their business fundamentals, and show up with confidence on stage. Through hands-on guidance and real-world insight, they support founders in refining their pitch, strengthening their strategy, and preparing for what’s next. Together, they embody the collaborative, purpose-driven spirit at the heart of Naturally Rising.
Ben Bacon, Founder, Lentiful
Cameron Mannen, Graphic Designer
Jack Davis, Fund Operations & IR Manager
Katie Eshuys, President, That’s It Fruit
Darcy Landis, Principal Forager, Whole Foods Market (Rocky Mountain Region)
Dan Lohman, Founder, Bulletproof Your CPG Brand
Mark Madic, Director of Ecosystem Development & Partnerships, Startup Colorado
John Simmons, President, Berri Organics
Sponsorship Opportunities —
If you’re interested in sponsoring the event, please check out the sponsorship opportunities we have available by emailing [email protected]!
If you would like to contribute to the prize package that the winner receives, please take a look at the options to sponsor here.