Each year, Boulder Startup Week gives our city’s business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to glean a wealth of information from knowledgeable and eloquent speakers. 2021 welcomes back this anticipated event. However, to keep guests and speakers safe, the event will be held virtually. That doesn’t mean that BSW will be anything less than informative and inspirational, however. Here’s what you need to know about this annual event.
BSW History
Now in its twelfth year, Boulder Startup Week has grown to include a week’s worth of events. It started as a volunteer-run organization and remains powered by dedicated individuals who believe in the power of networking and connection.
Over 200 events hosted by local and national industry experts are scheduled to take place during this year’s event. BSW has seven legacy events, including Founders Fight, a job fair, and Boomtown Demo Day. Regardless of your area of business or expertise, BSW has always remained committed to filing its docket with ample and varied subject matter
When and Where
This year’s events will take place virtually, starting May 11 and concluding May 16. Attendees are asked to RSVP in advance of the events, however. Lectures begin at 9am each day and end at 6pm. Here’s the full schedule of events.
Can’t Miss Lectures and Lessons
While each lesson holds value, we’re especially excited for some new arrivals. The Emerging Industry of Psychedelic Inspired Medicine will reveal exciting and alternative ways that psychedelics are used in business, medicine, and art. Three speakers and a moderator will debate the merits and disadvantages of entering a psychedelic-based frontier.
Dance Party, hosted by the 360 Movement Lab, gives us the chance to shake it off and celebrate our awesome community, our health, and our creativity. If you’re not one for dancing on a virtual hang out, then opt for one of BSW’s yoga classes, otherwise known as “brain breaks”.
Surviving Uncertainty as a Founder will be hosted by three expert CEOs and will cover topics related to crisis. The pandemic sent the majority of the world into a tailspin, but as a founder, manager, CEO, or any type of leader, knowing how to make it through uncertain times while taking care of your people is of the utmost importance to a thriving business.
Small businesses, including startups, keep our city interesting and keep our residents engaged, challenged, and evolving. Boulder is one of the most desirable places to live in the country, thanks in large part to its natural beauty and entrepreneurial spirit. Boulder Startup Week and similar events, including TEDxBoulder, support individuals within the myriad industries that make Boulder so captivating and exciting. We’re looking forward to “seeing” you at Boulder Startup Week 2021.