One Week, Endless Possibilities

With 10 unique tracks and dozens of sessions, you set the pace at West Slope Startup Week. Pick the sessions that matter most to you.

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Celebrating Rural Colorado’s Entrepreneurial Spirit

Free 5-Day Conference

West Slope Startup Week is a FREE, five-day conference designed for entrepreneurs, creatives, community leaders, and anyone building something meaningful in Colorado.

Locally led, radically inclusive

It is locally led, radically inclusive, and deeply collaborative— from local retailers and solo makers to high-growth startups and ag producers, WSSW welcomes all stages and all industries.

Powered by Startup Colorado

WSSW is powered by Startup Colorado, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to building a culture of potential for rural entrepreneurs. Supporting 53 rural counties across the state, Startup Colorado helps founders and ecosystem builders access the connections, resources, and capital they need to thrive.

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Got a story to tell or a skill to teach? Submit your session idea and help us build a world-class schedule that fuels the next generation of Colorado founders. If you need some inspiration, check out the 2025 lineup of events.

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#WSSW25 Program Tracks

Follow what fuels you— West Slope Startup Week is organized into themed tracks that each focus on a core topic important to rural entrepreneurs.

Climate

New this year! Explore where climate and commerce meet to help build resilient businesses for a changing world.

Money

The how-to’s and do’s and don’ts of funding, financing, and investment. It’s all about the money…or is it?

Communications

The who, what, why, where, and how of branding, marketing, advertising, engagement, and public relations.

People

The heart of it all – developing leaders, building teams, creating culture, fostering engagement, cultivating talent.

Tech

The programmers, coders, designers, roboticists, and product visionaries behind the computer – the builders of tech.

Toolbox

Interactive workshops that tackle fundamentals, how-to’s, and skills-building.

Makers

The manufacturers, builders, artists, scientists, product designers, and sewers of the west – all making something out of nothing.

Fun!

Connect, unwind, and celebrate! From outdoor adventures to laid-back socials, this track is all about building community and enjoying the journey… together.

Latine

This bilingual track centers Latine founders and their unique journeys. Sessions are offered in Spanish or English with translation available to create space for connection and empowerment.

Youth

The path towards your first startup begins early on; WSSW begins supporting youth entrepreneurship this year.

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Meet the Track Captains

The human power behind a massive weeklong educational program; meet the team who stepped up to lead WSSW25!

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Full Program

Submissions are currently closed. We will unveil the WSSW25 Agenda in early August. In the meantime, save your seat by registering now.