Like any good journey you need a base to start from.
Denver Startup Week has that in its Basecamp. It's one of the more central elements of the week and is at 1515 Arapahoe St. at Ashford University's Denver Online Center.
Basecamp is drawing some big names in 2015. For instance, Marcus Lemonis, CEO of
Camping World and host of CNBC's
The Profit will deliver a keynote on the opening day of startup week focusing on people, process and products.
The hub will host more than 20 events during the week. But some of the more notable events are: "Entrepreneurial Veterans," a "Startup Farmers Market" and "This Way For The Exit (Or IPO)." The first, held on Sept. 29 from noon to 1 p.m. brings The Veterans Administration's Center for Innovation, Patriot Bootcamp and Skill Distillery together to discuss how they are helping veterans become better entrepreneurs by using the skills they have and preparing them with tools they need to launch successful businesses.
"This Way For The Exit (Or IPO)" will help young companies get a better grasp on what comes next -- particularly for an entrepreneur that wants to move on to the next project. The event on Oct. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. will focus on how leaders have helped transition their companies to a new leadership team or moved forward to an IPO.
The Startup Farmers Market on Oct. 2 will feature local craft food makers. It serve as kind of a closing taste of Denver Startup Week, reminding attendees that startups aren't just in IT, but also in foods. After all, a number of national fast casual restaurants got their start in Colorado.
In addition to the large presentations and events, it also offers one-on-one mentor sessions with CEOs, entrepreneurs, and developers. This year more than 60 mentors will be available to attendees.
Basecamp is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the week. Attendees can see which mentors are available on which day by clicking
here. After having a mentor session attendees might want to stick around for a daily happy hour.
All of these events -- and more -- are at the Basecamp, which again sponsored by Chase Bank.
Contact Confluence Denver Innovation & Jobs News Editor Chris Meehan with tips and leads for future stories at chris@confluence-denver.com.
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