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Wednesday, May 14
 

9:00am MDT

Seed to Series A Readiness with Next Frontier Capital & Matchstick
Wednesday May 14, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
This panel will dive into current fundraising trends at the Seed and Series A stages, specifically focusing on how companies should be preparing ahead of a Series A fundraise. Discussion topics include current benchmarks at the Seed/Series A and best practices for companies ahead of a Series A.
Session Lead
Wednesday May 14, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
SOVRN 1600 Pearl St. #200

10:00am MDT

Building the Quantum Ecosystem in Boulder: From Startup to Scale
Wednesday May 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Boulder is quickly becoming a global hub for quantum technology. In this session, meet founders, researchers, and community leaders helping to grow this next-gen industry here. We’ll talk about what it takes to launch a quantum startup, what resources are available, and why Boulder is uniquely positioned to lead in this space.
Session Lead
Wednesday May 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Boulder Library 1001 Arapahoe Ave.

10:00am MDT

CU Boulder Startup Stories!
Wednesday May 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Come learn from CU student/alumni founders! Our students and alumni will share what's worked, mistakes they've made and recommendations for others. Erick Mueller, Executive Director at the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship at the Leeds School of Business will lead the conversation with our panel of founders from the CU Boulder community. Our startups are addressing needs in diverse industries and our founders will share their journeys, answer your questions, provide unique insights on entrepreneurship, and highlight valuable resources from both CU Boulder and the larger Boulder/Denver ecosystem.
Session Facilitators
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Erick Mueller

Executive Director, University of Colorado
Wednesday May 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Rosetta Hall 1109 Walnut St

10:00am MDT

Investor Mega Panel: Hot Takes & Hard Truths
Wednesday May 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
What happens when you mix a group of investors with rapid-fire startup questions?
Welcome to the most chaotic and entertaining panel of Boulder Startup Week, a high-stakes mashup of Shark Tank meets The Dating Game. But instead of roses, we’ve got whiteboards, and brutally honest investor opinions.
  • We ask spicy, high-leverage questions:
     Would you fund a startup without a technical cofounder?
     How much traction is “enough”?
  • Every investor has a chance to answer - all at once. 
  • We follow up on the most surprising or controversial answers.
  • And you get to play along by asking your questions!


Expect sparks, real talk, and some surprising responses. You’ll walk away with insights into how investors think, what they’re actually looking for right now, and what founders get wrong when trying to stand out.
Whether you’re raising or just curious, this is one session you won’t want to ghost.
Session Facilitators
Wednesday May 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
SOVRN 1600 Pearl St. #200

10:00am MDT

Staying True to Your Vision: Trials and Triumphs of Startup Founders
Wednesday May 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Every startup founder faces moments of doubt, tough decisions, and external pressures that challenge their original vision. How do you stay true to your mission while adapting to the realities of funding, scaling, and market demands?

In this session, we’ll hear from founders who have navigated these challenges and discuss practical strategies for maintaining authenticity, resilience, and focus.

Expect real stories, actionable insights, and an interactive Q&A where you can get advice on your startup journey.
Session Lead
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Steve Borne

CEO, HearLabs
Steve Borne is a veteran sound designer and mixer with 35+ years of experience shaping audio for hit TV shows like Nurse Jackie and Saturday Night Live. With multiple industry awards and thousands of hours in the studio, he’s now channeling that expertise into HearLabs, a purpose-driven... Read More →
Wednesday May 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Canyon Center 1881 9th St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA

10:00am MDT

BOULDER IN SPACE!
Wednesday May 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
The I-36 Space Corridor is literally blasting off. Several local companies are exploring the final frontier from ThinkOrbital building huge infrastructure in space and protecting space from adversaries to Cislunar Industries working on recycling metals for propulsion in space to Orbit Fab refuelling satellites. Leaders from these and other local space companies will be brought together on a panel to discuss their vision for the future of outer space, the challenge of the space domain, why Boulder? and a host of other topics.
Session Facilitators
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Lee Rosen

Co-Founder, President & CEO, ThinkOrbital Inc.
Colonel (Ret.) Lee Rosen served over 23 years with the US Air Force where he was a commander, space operator and DoD certified acquisition officer, including tours at the Pentagon, National Reconnaissance Office and Air Force Space Command. As a former SpaceX VP of Mission and Launch... Read More →

Wednesday May 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Kiln

11:00am MDT

Standing Out with VCs: Dissecting A Successful Pitch Deck
Wednesday May 14, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
One of the most important parts of the fundraising process is having a pitch deck that stands out and gets investors excited. In this session we’ll look at a successful pitch deck and see what they did to stand out. Startups will leave this session with clear, actionable ideas about how to make the best pitch deck for their business.
Session Facilitators
avatar for Kirsten Suddath

Kirsten Suddath

General Partner, Next Frontier Capital
Kirsten Suddath is a General Partner at Next Frontier Capital (NFC). NFC is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in B2B technology companies based in the Rocky Mountains. NFC targets early-stage founders building companies of impact, utility, and value. Prior to joining NFC... Read More →
Wednesday May 14, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
SOVRN 1600 Pearl St. #200

12:00pm MDT

The New Deep-Tech Funding Landscape
Wednesday May 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Deep-tech is seeing strong interest in Colorado. There is new access to capital for startups, along with many changes in federal and grant funding. Part of the trick for startups is finding the right partners to support company growth. The panel will discuss what it takes to get funded and how to find the right fit.
Session Lead
Wednesday May 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
SOVRN 1600 Pearl St. #200

1:00pm MDT

What you need to know about Federal Non Dilutive Capital!
Wednesday May 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR and STTR enable small businesses to explore their technological potential and provide the incentive to profit from its commercialization.

This session will explore the basics of the SBIR and STTR programs and what you need to do to set your self up for success in your submission.
Session Facilitators
avatar for Audrey Miller

Audrey Miller

Program Manager, SBDC TechSource: Commercialization
Colorado SBDC TechSource: Commercialization is designed to maximize the economic potential of Colorado science and technology companies—especially those in the advanced industries.TechSource: Commercialization is unique in the state because of its heavy emphasis on non-dilutive... Read More →
Wednesday May 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
SOVRN 1600 Pearl St. #200

4:00pm MDT

From Vision to Victory: Maximizing Founder Outcomes through Strategic Structuring
Wednesday May 14, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Join JP Morgan for an insightful panel discussion on how founders can strategically structure their startups for long-term success. Our expert speakers will share actionable strategies and key insights on aligning business foundations with future goals, ensuring maximum outcomes and impact. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with the tools to build a thriving and sustainable business.
Session Lead Session Facilitators
Wednesday May 14, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Kiln
 
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