Startup School Conference

Straight talk on capital, sales, ops, brand, and the raise, taught by founders and investors who've actually built the thing.
About this Event

Startup School Conference

Startup School Conference is a one-day startup MBA for founders who are ready to take their business to the next level. Every session is taught by people who have built companies, raised money, and exited, so the focus is on real numbers, real mistakes, and practical advice you can use right away.

You'll leave with straight talk on capital, sales, operations, brand, product, and fundraising. You'll also leave with a plan, the language to back it up, and a room full of people who can help you act on it.

Who it's for: Founders, entrepreneurs, and operators who already have a product or service in the market and are working toward their next stage of growth.

Faculty includes: Seth Levine (Co-founder & GP, Foundry), Liz Giorgi (Co-founder & CEO, soona), Robin McBride (Co-founder, McBride Sisters), Jennifer Beck (Co-founder & CEO, Jihi), Janet Hoang (Selfmade), Jess Druey (exited to Gallo), Shannon Flahive (Ensemble Ventures), Sumeet Shah (VHS Ventures), Pauleanna Reid (WritersBlok), Anna Zesbaugh (Corpse Reviver), Makisha Boothe (Sistahbiz Global Network), and more. Speakers have been featured in Forbes, Inc., WWD, and Women's Health.

Hosted by Kristin Taylor, Paige Goss, and John Sebesta, presented in partnership with the University of Denver Daniels College of Business.

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM
VIP check-in
🕑: 09:30 AM
The Founder Boardroom (VIP only)
🕑: 10:00 AM
GA check-in
🕑: 11:00 AM
Opening Mainstage: Seth Levine and John Sebesta
🕑: 12:15 PM
Breakout Round 1: Cash Poor, Equity Rich or Build the Machine
🕑: 01:15 PM
Lunch + "Financing the Grey Area" Lunch & Learn for Premium and VIP
🕑: 02:30 PM
Breakout Round 2: Brand Obsession or Raise Ready
🕑: 03:30 PM
Show Me the Exit with Holland & Hart
🕑: 04:15 PM
Keynote: To Be Revealed
🕑: 05:00 PM
Reception