Fort Collins Startup Week: Full Schedule

Welcome to an AMAZING week of free content, network sessions, collisions and mentors. We are here to make your experience unforgettable!

8:00am MDT

The LaunchPad Opens for Mentor Hours, Registration, Spotlight Stages, and Networking

In order to register for this event or mentor sessions you will first need to get your #FCSW15 ALL ACCESS REGISTRATION TICKET

Grab a bagel, coffee, and some collateral and meet with your scheduled mentor sessions or just network with the other attendees before our sessions kick off and come throughout the day to get emails done, network, and make new connections!

Tuesday May 26, 2015 8:00am - 10:00am MDT
The LaunchPad Mainstage 200 Mathews Street Fort Collins CO 80524

Expo/Showcase Leadership Spotlight Mentor Sessions Networking

Tags expo, fort collins startup week, info desk, launchpad, leadership spotlight stage, lounge, mentor sessions, registration, WiFi

10:30am MDT

Opening Ceremonies Intro Concert

Limited Capacity seats available
In order to RSVP for this session you must first have your #FCSW15 GENERAL ADMISSION ALL ACCESS REGISTRATION

Sponsors

Fort Collins Chamber Music Society

Classical music is cool. Especially with friends by your side and a beer in your hand. Join us at a gig! We are a non-profit group of classically trained musicians. We play traditionally hip music in non-traditional places.

Tuesday May 26, 2015 10:30am - 11:00am MDT
Lincoln Center-Magnolia Theatre 417 W Magnolia St, Fort Collins, CO 80521

Expo/Showcase

10:30am MDT

FCSW15 Showcase during Opening Ceremonies

Limited Capacity seats available
In order to register a space for this event you must first get your #FCSW15 ALL ACCESS REGISTRATION TICKET

This expo showcase concurs with the overflow room streaming of opening ceremonies and serves as a place and space to take a break, grab a refreshment, demo some products and meet our sponsors, exhibitors, and featured entrepreneurs during Opening Ceremonies.

Tuesday May 26, 2015 10:30am - 2:00pm MDT
Lincoln Center-Columbine Room 417 W Magnolia St, Fort Collins, CO 80521

Expo/Showcase Opening Ceremony

2:00pm MDT

Stacey Ferreira Meet & Greet (Free advanced book giveaway/signings)

Limited Capacity seats available
In order to RSVP for this session you must first register for your #FCSW15 GENERAL ADMISSION ALL ACCESS REGISTRATION.

You heard her speak on the 2 Billion Under 20 and now the first 100 people to show up to her table booth can meet her and get a free copy of her soon to be released book and chat with her personally during the Opening ceremonies happy hour. Please note it is while supplies last and on a first come first serve basis.

Speakers

Stacey Ferreira

Co-Founder, Admoar

Stacey is the CEO of Admoar, a leading marketplace for media companies to sell traditional advertising space (radio, TV, billboard, etc.) and management solution for media buyers who are planning national advertising campaigns. She is also the co-author of 2 Billion Under 20: How... Read More →

Tuesday May 26, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Lincoln Center-Columbine Room 417 W Magnolia St, Fort Collins, CO 80521

Expo/Showcase

2:00pm MDT

Red Carpet Photo Bombs with PHOCO

In order to participate in the red carpet photo bombs with PHOCO you must first register for your #FCSW15 GENERAL ADMISSION ALL ACCESS REGISTRATION.

Our amazing team and partners at PHOCO Photo | Video | Design will be geeking up the red carpet with professional team and individual photo ops and photo bombs during the happy hour and expo showcase. Come get silly, take some pro shots for social media and have fun.

Sponsors

PHOCO

We are a Colorado-based team of photographers, videographers, and graphic designers.Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, we are available for work world wide!

Tuesday May 26, 2015 2:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Lincoln Center-Columbine Room 417 W Magnolia St, Fort Collins, CO 80521

Expo/Showcase

2:00pm MDT

Opening Ceremonies Happy Hour Expo

Limited Capacity seats available
In order to register for this event you must first get your #FCSW15 ALL ACCESS REGISTRATION TICKET

This year's Opening Ceremonies will feature leadership spotlights, and micro- keynotes on IoT, Women in Tech/Youth in Tech, Stacey Ferreira and a headliner panel with Inc Magazine's Editor in Chief Eric Schurenberg and several startup-billion+ CEO's from the Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network of CO. Register and show up early for priority seating inside the Magnolia Theatre or the Columbine room for overflow

Tuesday May 26, 2015 2:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Lincoln Center-Columbine Room 417 W Magnolia St, Fort Collins, CO 80521

Expo/Showcase Networking Opening Ceremony

Tags eric schurenberg, fort collins startup week, inc magazine, opening ceremonies

8:00am MDT

The LaunchPad Opens for Mentor Hours, Registration, Spotlight Stages, and Networking

Wednesday May 27, 2015 8:00am - 5:00pm MDT
The LaunchPad Mainstage 200 Mathews Street Fort Collins CO 80524

Expo/Showcase Leadership Spotlight Mentor Sessions Networking

Tags expo, fort collins startup week, info desk, launchpad, leadership spotlight stage, lounge, mentor sessions, registration, WiFi

8:00am MDT

The LaunchPad Opens for Mentor Hours, Registration, Spotlight Stages, and Networking

Thursday May 28, 2015 8:00am - 5:00pm MDT

Expo/Showcase Leadership Spotlight Mentor Sessions Networking

Tags expo, fort collins startup week, info desk, launchpad, leadership spotlight stage, lounge, mentor sessions, registration, WiFi

10:00am MDT

Experience the Tesla Model S Test Drive (Two step RSVP required)

Limited Capacity seats available
You need to first RSVP for your: #FCSW15 VIP ALL ACCESS REGISTRATION TICKET and then you must RSVP with Tesla for your Model S test drive at this link.

Book Your Test Drive Slot

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE YOUR TEST DRIVE RESERVATION

Tesla’s award winning Model S, now with Autopilot features, is an evolution in automobile engineering. The 100% electric motor will propel you from 0 to 60 mph in as little as 3.2 seconds, without hesitation and without a drop of gasoline. With the highest safety rating in America and up to 270 miles range, Model S redefines performance driving.

Test Drive appointments are available to experience the award winning Model S.

Your driving session will be 15 minutes long over a predetermined route designed to highlight the capabilities of Model S.
A Tesla Product Specialist will accompany all drives to ensure you optimize your time in Model S.
You may bring up to three guests to ride in the back seat during your drive.

Sponsors

Tesla Motors

Tesla’s award winning Model S, now with Autopilot features, is an evolution in automobile engineering. The 100% electric motor will propel you from 0 to 60 mph in as little as 3.2 seconds, without hesitation and without a drop of gasoline. With the highest safety rating in America... Read More →

Thursday May 28, 2015 10:00am - 6:00pm MDT
The LaunchPad Mainstage 200 Mathews Street Fort Collins CO 80524

Expo/Showcase Networking

Tags expo, fort collins startup week, launchpad, tesla model s test drive, tesla motors

12:00pm MDT

NoCo Talent Collision/Hiring Fair (powered by jobZology™ and InnovatioNews.com)

Limited Capacity seats available
In order to RSVP to this session you must first register for your #FCSW15 GENERAL ADMISSION ALL ACCESS REGISTRATION.

Come find your next gig in a growing company as some of NoCo's finest growing companies are on site to meet with talent. Jobzology will be providing complimentary "Culture/Fit" assessments for both job seekers and companies to optimize the interviewing selection and experience for both sides to help you find your dream hire and your dream job.

Sponsors

jobZology™

Jobzology

jobZology ensures employee FIT through science. Matching people to meaningful work & company culture. Smarter Hiring. Increased Engagement. Maximized Retention.

Thursday May 28, 2015 12:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
The LaunchPad Mainstage 200 Mathews Street Fort Collins CO 80524

Expo/Showcase

3:30pm MDT

The Peter Johnson Front Range Experience Craft Crawl

Limited Capacity seats available
In order to attend the Front Range Experience Craft Crawl you must first register for your #FCSW15 ALL ACCESS REGISTRATION TICKET

In honor of the recent and sudden passing of #FCSW collaborator Peter Johnson of VanHeyst Group, this event on May 28th from 4p-8pm is networking, free beer, an expo of dozens of early stage companies, and public celebration of the life of one of the greatest connectors in Colorado history.

Come meet hundreds of local entrepreneurs, demo their ideas, mingle with angels and vc's all while eating from FoCo foodtrucks and drinking the best craft suds or llocal distilled liquors NoCo has to offer. The 15,000sf (indoor/outdoor) LaunchPad morphs at 4:30pm into a social and convivial paradise of innovation, demos and networking madness (aka "FUN")

Thursday May 28, 2015 3:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
The LaunchPad Mainstage 200 Mathews Street Fort Collins CO 80524

Expo/Showcase

4:00pm MDT

Fort Collins Chamber Music Society Concert

In order to RSVP for this session you must first RSVP for your #FCSW15 GENERAL ADMISSION ALL ACCESS REGISTRATION

Sponsors

Fort Collins Chamber Music Society

Thursday May 28, 2015 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
The LaunchPad Makers Lounge 200 Mathews Street Fort Collins CO

Expo/Showcase

5:30pm MDT

Larimer County Young Entrepreneur's Tournament

Limited Capacity seats available
In order to RSVP for this session you must first register for your: #FCSW15 GENERAL ADMISSION ALL ACCESS REGISTRATION.

Top middle school and high school students from across the Front Range pitch their business ideas for prizes and mentorship. This is the concluding event of a 5 week program for these selected students.

Speakers

Charisse Bowen

Director of Strategic Initatives, Blue Ocean Enterprises

Charisse is currently the Director of Strategic Initiatives at Blue Ocean Enterprises and Director of Forge International in the BVI. As a self-proclaimed entrepreneurial activist, Charisse spends her time helping companies and their founders grow and thrive. She was formerly the... Read More →

Thursday May 28, 2015 5:30pm - 8:00pm MDT
Innosphere (North and South Conference Room) 320 E Vine Dr Fort Collins, CO 80524

Expo/Showcase Mentor Sessions

8:00am MDT

The LaunchPad Opens for Mentor Hours, Registration, Spotlight Stages, and Networking

Its the FINAL Day for LAUNCHPAD and Mentor Sessions!! Don't miss out. Grab a bagel, coffee, and some collateral and meet with your scheduled mentor sessions or just network with the other attendees before our sessions kick off and come throughout the day to get emails done, network, and make new connections!

Friday May 29, 2015 8:00am - 5:00pm MDT
TBA

Expo/Showcase Leadership Spotlight Mentor Sessions Networking

Tags expo, fort collins startup week, info desk, launchpad, leadership spotlight stage, lounge, mentor sessions, registration, WiFi

9:00am MDT

Larimer County Young Entrepreneurs Showcase

Limited Capacity seats available
In order to attend the Youth Entrepreneurs Showcase you must first get your #FCSW15 GENERAL ADMISSION ALL ACCESS REGISTRATION

Sponsors

CSU Blue Ocean Enterprises Challenge

CSU Blue Ocean Enterprises Challenge competitors are passionate leaders with a goal of changing the world through innovative ideas, hard work and ethical business practices. Competitors will present and defend strong ideas, practical solutions and growth potential. Sixteen Enterprise... Read More →

Saturday May 30, 2015 9:00am - 12:00pm MDT
The Lory Student Center Ballroom C+D (CSU CAMPUS) 1101 Central Ave Mall, Fort Collins, CO 80521

Expo/Showcase

10:00am MDT

#ReloToNoCo Old Town Showcase Property Tour

Limited Capacity seats available
In order to RSVP for this session you must first register for your #FCSW15 GENERAL ADMISSION ALL ACCESS REGISTRATION.

Join Brian and Tim of C3 for an intimate and informative high-class tour of the top 10 listings available in Old Town Fort Collins for those who are learning the market and interested in relocation.

Speakers

Tim Anderson

Broker, C3 Real Estate Solutions/970 Realtor Team

Tim was born and raised in New Zealand, and moved to Breckenridge, Colorado to spend a season on the slopes in 2006. 9 years later, he’s married to his American wife Christine, has two children Finley & Charlie, and lives in a 114 year old home in Old Town Fort Collins that he... Read More →

Brian Trainor

Owner/Broker, C3 Real Estate Solutions/970 Realtor Team

Brian and his wife, Andrea, live in Loveland where they raise their two children, Courtney and Loghan. They love to hike and travel as a family. Brian originally moved to the Front Range to attend Colorado State University on a track scholarship. He was a two-time All American... Read More →

Saturday May 30, 2015 10:00am - 12:00pm MDT
TBA

Expo/Showcase

3:00pm MDT

Made in Loveland Company Showcase

Limited Capacity seats available
In order to enjoy this session please first register for your #FCSW15 GENERAL ADMISSION ALL ACCESS REGISTRATION.

Come check out some of Loveland's amazing makers, techies, creatives, and growing companies and build peer to peer relationships, business to business contacts and customers and drink free beer courtesy of Ale Works, Verboten, and Crow Hop breweries.

Sunday May 31, 2015 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
The Loveland Creator Space 320 N. Rail Road Ave Loveland CO 80537

Expo/Showcase Networking Startup Loveland/Made in Loveland