PROGRAM

The goal is that the program for Techstars Startup Week West Slope is created by the community through an open call for session ideas. Sessions can take many shapes: panels, skill-building workshops, interactive presentations, discussion-based roundtables, interviews, competitions, and more. Check out the schedule from 2019 to learn more.

EVENT SCHEDULE

TRACKS

MARKETING & COMMUNICTION
The who, what, why, where, and how of branding, marketing, advertising, engagement, and public relations.
The verbal, written, and online connection between us.
Track Captain: Kayleen Cohen, Mtn. Dog Media

GROWTH
The stuff that gets you from here to there, from where you are to where you want to be. It’s strategy and business development to hiring the right team and creating a company culture to scaling and expanding your market.
Track Captain: Thea Chase

CAPITAL
The how-to’s and do’s and don’ts of funding, financing, and investment. It’s all about the money…or is it?
Track Captains: Bonnie Watson, Telluride Foundation – Marc Nager, Greater Colorado Venture Fund –
Jamie Finney, Startup Colorado

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

MAKERS & PRODUCERS
The manufacturers, builders, growers, and sewers of the west. Those working with their hands to those operating
high-tech machinery – all making something out of nothing.
Track Captains: Nick Tinney, iC³ Engineering & GJ MakerSpace – Amanda Montgomery, Four Points Funding

FUN!
Pretty straightforward – this is where we come together to enjoy each other’s company and the beautiful natural world we choose to call home. Social events and opportunities to play outdoors!
Track Captain: Lexi Russell, ProVelocity

BASECAMP

Located right off Main St. in downtown Grand Junction. FACTORY stands as a coworking community hub. A place to recharge, be social, dive into work and as always fuel up on coffee.

We’re located at 750 Main St. Drop in to gain more info, connect with the locals!