Founded in FoCo 2025: Full Schedule

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8:30am MDT

Coffee

Wednesday March 12, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am MDT

Resource Hub (Prairie 2 & 3)

Wednesday March 12, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am MDT
Resource Hub (Prairie 2 & 3) 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

8:30am MDT

Registration

Wednesday March 12, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am MDT

Entrance

Wednesday March 12, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am MDT
Entrance 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

8:30am MDT

Business Resource Hub

Wednesday March 12, 2025 8:30am - 4:30pm MDT

Resource Hub (Prairie 2 & 3)

Visit local businesses, discover community resources, and enjoy coffee.

Wednesday March 12, 2025 8:30am - 4:30pm MDT
Resource Hub (Prairie 2 & 3) 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

9:00am MDT

No-Code AI for Business Processes with Real Customer Use Cases

Wednesday March 12, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am MDT

Stage

Join us for the "No-Code AI for Business Processes" session and discover how to transform your operations without needing a team of data scientists or huge budgets. Learn how to save thousands of hours and streamline your business processes using practical no-code AI solutions.

This session will highlight real customer use cases and demonstrate the incredible potential of various tools:

Microsoft AI Builder and Power Automate to create business process workflows.

Natural Language Machine Learning to ‘talk’ with your Oracle database.

Custom knowledge chatbots tailored to your business with AWS.

See firsthand how these tools can simplify AI integration, making it accessible for businesses of all sizes. Discover how real customers have unlocked new efficiencies, insights, and enhanced customer engagement and support.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into enhancing operational efficiency, driving innovation, and making AI a key part of their business strategy. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and make AI work for you.

Speakers

Becky Wagner

Founder, CEO, and AI Architect | Data & Analytics Leader | Tracking IT issues backwards since 2004..., Iris Blue Technology

Becky Wagner is the Founder, CEO, and AI Architect at Iris Blue Technology, an AI and Automation services and consulting company focused on making AI easy, accessible, and fun for everyone. Becky has over 20 years of IT experience, specializing in AI/ML, Analytics, and Cloud Architecture... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am MDT
Stage 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

AI Track

Subject AI, Technology, Small & Medium Business, Solopreneur/Freelancers
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9:00am MDT

Conquering Founder-Led Sales: Thriving In The Uncomfortable SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am MDT

Foxtail 2

The session is designed for B2B founders, entrepreneurs, and startup leaders who don't have a background in professional sales and find themselves tasked with driving their company's sales efforts. We will provide strategic and tactical guidance plus examples of what good looks like.

Speakers

Corey Litwin

Managing Partner, The Revenue Accelerators

My journey began with a web design firm I founded straight out of college. This endeavor provided me with a solid foundation in the world of technology and ignited my passion for entrepreneurship. I honed my skills and expertise at Thomson Reuters, for 12 years. During my tenure... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am MDT
Foxtail 2 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Builder Track

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9:00am MDT

Collaboration for Impact: Building Strong Partnerships in the Nonprofit Sector SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am MDT

Sand Lily

Collaboration is the key to amplifying your nonprofit’s mission and tackling the challenges we face together. In just 45 minutes, learn how to share resources, stretch charitable dollars, and boost your chances of funding through impactful partnerships. From programmatic collaborations to fiscal sponsorships and advocacy coalitions, discover real-world examples and actionable strategies to identify partners, align goals, and sustain strong relationships. Walk away with tools, fresh ideas, and a clear plan—because when we work together, we can make lasting, meaningful change.

Speakers

Maureen Ewing

Consultant & Coach, Justice Together Project

Maureen Ewing (she/her) is a results-and-heart driven social sector leader in the social sector, with over 20 years of experience empowering nonprofit organizations. She has a proven track record of building capacity for organizations that serve traditionally overburdened communities... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am MDT
Sand Lily 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

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9:00am MDT

Next Level Nonprofit: Build a Dream Team + Increase Lasting Impact SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am MDT

Lupine

As nonprofit leaders, all of us are convinced the people we serve deserve the highest levels of excellence we can possibly give them. However, most of us are so focused on serving those outwardly, we don’t invest enough time, talent, and energy on our inward, internal systems that would actually ensure greater impact and greater reach. Next Level Nonprofit is a series of timeless principles that ensure all of us can build the dream teams we’re longing for, serve more people, and serve them far more effectively.

Speakers

Chris Lambert

Life Remodeled, CEO, https://liferemodeled.org/

Dr. Chris Lambert is the founder and CEO of Life Remodeled, award-winning author of Next Level Nonprofit, and founder of the Next Level Nonprofit organizational operating system. It’s not the career trajectory Chris envisioned when he studied marketing at Indiana University, planned... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am MDT
Lupine 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

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9:00am MDT

Strategic Planning: Aligning Purpose and Plans for Nonprofit Impact. SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am MDT

Twinberry Auditorium

Strategic Planning is an important part in preparing nonprofits for greater focus and impact in their work. But many nonprofits are neither prepared for the strategic planning process nor for implementing their strategic plans to achieve their goals. This session offers an engaging overview on how nonprofits can align their mission and purpose to their plans and create an effective strategic planning and implementation process that allows them to successfully achieve greater impact.

Speakers

Sosamma Samuel-Burnett

Founder/President, G.L.O.B.A.L. Justice

Sosamma Samuel-Burnett is Founder/Pres of G.L.O.B.A.L. Justice, a nonprofit that serves as a resource on a range of justice issues by providing programs, projects, services, and events that inform, impact, & inspire local, national, & international individuals, organizations, sectors... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am MDT
Twinberry Auditorium 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

Subject Growth, Leadership, NonProfit, Mindset
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9:00am MDT

No Hashtags, No Problem: Marketing Beyond Social Media SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am MDT

Foxtail 1

Marketing can be a great big dark hole. You know you need to do it for your business, but all the blogs say you should focus on social media.

The problem is, you hate social media. Staying on top of trends, fighting the algorithm, engaging with everyone who comments or messages you - it’s a never-ending cycle that doesn’t leave you enough time do the work you love.

Great news: You can build and grow a business without social media.

The best marketing channel for your business is something that you enjoy doing.

From word of mouth, referral programs, content marketing, presentations, email marketing, partner collabs, podcasts, paid ads, cold outreach, sponsorships, there are endless ways to get the word out about your business.

In this talk, we’ll cover different marketing strategies that don’t require you to fight an algorithm. You’ll walk away with a marketing strategy that plays to your strengths and helps you build the business you want.

Speakers

Stacey Nicholls

Founder + Designer, Space Cookie Designs

Stacey Nicholls brings over 17 years of creative experience to Space Cookie Designs, where she helps small business owners connect to their audience through intentional, accessible website design. With a background in photography and graphic design, Stacey began working in website... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am MDT
Foxtail 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Solopreneur/Freelancer Track

Subject Strategy, Marketing, Small & Medium Business, Solopreneur/Freelancers
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9:00am MDT

1 Million Cups: Connecting Entrepreneurs, One Coffee at a Time SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am MDT

Prairie Sage 1

Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and engage with their communities over a million cups of coffee, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation developed 1 Million Cups in 2012—a free program designed to educate, engage and inspire entrepreneurs around the country. Through the power of volunteers, 1 Million Cups has grown to more than 180 communities.

As a program of the Kauffman Foundation, 1 Million Cups works with entrepreneurs, empowering them with the tools and resources to break down barriers that stand in the way of starting and growing their businesses.

We meet in a hybrid model every Wednesday morning at 9am to hear presentations from 2 business owners. Join us!

March 12th session will take place on-site at the Fort Collins Senior Center as part of Founded in FoCo.

Learn more about their weekly meetup here >

Speakers

Jana Sanchez

Chief Alchemist, Alchemy With Words

Jana Sanchez has been helping companies get results for more than 20 years. With an extensive background in organizational management, marketing, and facilitation, she helps companies get clarity to know where they need to go, and which tools will get them there. She’s an entrepreneur... Read More →

Sharon Pitkin

Content that connects, Something Polished

Sharon is a (primarily technical) communicator, connecting experts with the customers who need to understand what they do. With careful editing and content writing, she gets your words out to the right audiences. Together, you’ll create something polished: an RFP bid, website copy... Read More →

Sponsors & Partners

1 Million Cups NoCo

Wednesday March 12, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am MDT
Prairie Sage 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

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9:00am MDT

Quiet Room: Recharge In The Park - Day 2 SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 9:00am - 4:30pm MDT

Art Studio

Recharge In The Park is a space dedicated to recharging your energy levels as you charge your electronic devices. Walking into this relaxing space, you'll notice plants, nature sounds, comfy places to sit, and phone chargers. You'll be invited to silence your devices, sit quietly, and just breathe. A table will be set up with additional relaxation tools such as journal prompts, essential oils, magazines/books, herbal tea, and community resources to support your mental health.

This space is perfect for those who may need some quiet, non-talking time to recharge and rebalance their nervous systems so they can continue enjoying an otherwise high-energy conference.

Wednesday March 12, 2025 9:00am - 4:30pm MDT
Art Studio 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Mental Health Track

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9:45am MDT

Morning Break SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 9:45am - 10:15am MDT

Resource Hub (Prairie 2 & 3)

Wednesday March 12, 2025 9:45am - 10:15am MDT
Resource Hub (Prairie 2 & 3) 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

10:15am MDT

AI Revolution in Design: Transforming Ecological Landscape Architecture

Wednesday March 12, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MDT

Foxtail 2

Join Patrick Padden, founder of Padden Permaculture and eco-social designer, for an immersive workshop, exploring how AI is reshaping the future of design—especially in the realm of ecological landscape architecture. This session will delve into the evolving role of artificial intelligence as a transformative tool, enabling designers to create sustainable, functional, and innovative landscapes faster than ever before.

Discover how AI-driven technologies, such as generative design, 3D scanning, and computer vision, are helping professionals integrate ecological principles more effectively into their projects. Whether you’re a landscape architect, urban planner, or small business owner in the design field, you’ll gain insights into how AI can enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, and revolutionize how we interact with the environment.

Learn to apply cutting-edge tools to real-world ecological challenges, and leave with actionable strategies that can be implemented in your next design project. This workshop is ideal for anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve and harness the power of AI to shape a greener, more resilient future.

Perfect for designers, architects, planners, and innovators looking to future-proof their projects with the latest in AI technology!

Speakers

Patrick Padden

Founder, Padden Permaculture

Patrick Padden is an eco-social designer, permaculture expert, and founder of Padden Permaculture, based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With over 16 years of experience, Patrick specializes in regenerative land projects, ecological landscape design, and sustainable systems. He holds a... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MDT
Foxtail 2 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

AI Track

Subject AI, Technology, Communication Skills, Growth, Strategy, People, Marketing, Sales, Leadership, Social
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10:15am MDT

Cultivating Cultures of Care - The Power of Compassion at Work SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MDT

Stage

Despite our best-laid plans, life has a way of throwing things off kilter. A willingness to cultivate compassion at work can increase engagement, improve collaboration, and create a sense of belonging for your team. Katie Huey, Founder of Messy Work, is here to help us unpack what gets in the way for leaders and employees. Together, we’ll explore how to infuse more compassion into our leadership styles and company cultures.

Speakers

Katie Huey

Coach. Facilitator. Writer., Messy Work

Katie specializes in exploring the intersections of lived human experiences and business needs. She believes the world needs more leaders who embrace the complexities of being human while also striving to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Work need not cause more... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MDT
Stage 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Builder Track

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10:15am MDT

Intentional Fundraising: Know why you need money and where to get it SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MDT

Lupine

Are you feeling lost in the fundraising maze? We’ll demystify business finance and provide practical tools and real talk, all to support you in achieving your business’ financial goals. You’ll leave empowered to make educated decisions and attract the right capital for your business. Brought to you in a vocabulary you already use, you’ll expand your understanding of when, how, and why to think about business funding.

Speakers

Rachel Crawford

Business Resource Navigator + Capital Stack Specialist, Capital Access Manager @Prairie Rose Development

I started my small business in 2014, naively imagining it would be easy. By 2016, I couldn’t take the endless waves of needless stressors. For over 10 years, I have coached small businesses, helping them achieve sanity and their business goals at the same time. I support the work... Read More →

Allie Reitz

Entreprenerd, Founder, Meep

I'm Allie. I'm a founder, business coach, product consultant, and UX designer with 8 years of on-the-ground experience launching impact businesses. My Mission: to increase success rates for impact initiatives by replacing outdated startup culture and education with humble, iterative... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MDT
Lupine 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Builder Track

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10:15am MDT

Get Into Your Donor's Head SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MDT

Sand Lily

Engaging a donor is a delicate communication built over a significant amount of time. Every approach is a building block to a long-term financial relationship. Your job as a fundraiser, is to identify every opportunity to maximize the donor's impression of your nonprofit organization as a worthy recipient of their limited disposable income

Speakers

Carol Bennis

Principal, Riverside Consulting Partners

Results-driven strategist with success in product/service positioning, competitive intelligence, and campaign design for measurable market share, revenue growth, customer experience, and audience engagement with a resolute end-target focus.

Wednesday March 12, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MDT
Sand Lily 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

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10:15am MDT

Smart Strategies for Startups: Drive Innovation with No-Cost Marketing SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MDT

Foxtail 1

Looking to grow your startup without stretching your budget? Join us for "Smart Strategies for Startups: Drive Innovation with No-Cost Marketing", an interactive training session packed with actionable, zero-cost marketing tactics. You'll learn how to maximize your brand's visibility through creative social media strategies, content creation, and innovative partnerships. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with the tools to adapt, connect, and thrive in a competitive market—all without spending a dollar. Get ready to future-proof your startup with smart, budget-friendly strategies!

Speakers

Kay Emerson

Founder, SheRen Consulting

Kay Emerson, MS, brings over 15 years of expertise in public administration, focusing on improving health equity, education, and economic mobility, particularly for marginalized communities. With a strong background in program development, grant management, financial oversight, and... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MDT
Foxtail 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

Subject Growth, Strategy, Technology, Marketing, NonProfit, Creativity, Solopreneur/Freelancers, Small & Medium Business, Networking
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10:15am MDT

Communication that Connects: writing to build relationships and get results SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MDT

Prairie Sage 1

As a small business owner, you write a lot for work. And you want your writing to connect with your audience and get work done. That kind of writing is more about the reader: how they read, where they look for information, how they feel about that information, and what they do after reading your message. To ensure your writing gets the results you want, this session will help you think about your writing from the perspective of the person who reads your message—which isn’t what we’re taught in school. When we craft messages that are easy for other people to read, they respond the way we want and take the actions we expect. This session will give you five simple tricks to ensure that your messages at work connect with your readers so they are more likely to do what you want them to do (and leave you alone).

Speakers

Jenny Morse

Business Writing and Communication Expert, Appendance, Inc

Jenny helps professionals develop their confidence and credibility as business writers through her company Appendance, Inc, which offers corporate seminars and online courses. She has had the privilege of training employees at CoBank, Hunter Douglas, Adobe, Larimer County, Digicomm... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MDT
Prairie Sage 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Solopreneur/Freelancer Track

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10:15am MDT

Network Like a Pro: How to Stand Out (and Do It on Purpose!) SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MDT

Twinberry Auditorium

Ready to turn those awkward handshakes into meaningful connections? Join us for a power-packed, one-hour session that will transform how you approach networking. We’re diving into the art of standing out in a crowd—on purpose! Whether you’re looking to land new clients, find your next big opportunity, or simply up your social game, this event is your fast pass to mastering the networking dance.

Expect to learn:

How to make a lasting first impression without being that person.
Secrets to sparking conversations that people actually remember.
Strategies for following up that don’t involve boring emails.
Bring your business cards, your best smile, and get ready to network with intention. Because in this room, everyone’s a potential connection—you just need to know how to stand out!

Speakers

Romia Pritchett

Sukless coaching coaching and training owner founder RC Auto Detail and Carpet Cleang Serving NOCO since 2006, RC Auto Detail & Carpet Cleaning

**Romia Pritchett** is an accomplished business leader and entrepreneur with over 17 years of experience in management and ownership. As the owner of **RC Auto Detail & Carpet Cleaning**, Romia has successfully expanded the business, opening a second location in Fort Collins in 2017... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MDT
Twinberry Auditorium 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Solopreneur/Freelancer Track

Subject People, Strategy, Growth, Sales, Networking
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11:15am MDT

JoyFueled™ Entrepreneurship: Growing with Community, Connection & Conviction SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT

Twinberry Auditorium

Sustainable and successful business ownership depends on embracing the journey of entrepreneurship characterized by risk and uncertainty, as well as embarking on an ongoing journey of personal development, creation, and impact. This path is rarely smooth and easy—yet we continue to make a choice each day to put one foot in front of the other, taking pride in our effort to build something meaningful and bigger than ourselves.

The 3 keys to making this journey of entrepreneurship a JoyFueled™ initiative and a long-term success? Community. Connection. Conviction.

Join M. Shannon Hernandez for an inspiring keynote as she takes you behind the scenes of growing nearly a $1 million/year brand, by doing the unthinkable: Practicing JOMO. The Joy of Missing Out is a refreshing mindset and lifestyle that celebrates the freedom and contentment found in stepping back from the constant hustle of modern life and business growth. JOMO encourages individuals to savor their own experiences, prioritize growing in alignment with their highest values, and find joy in going at their own pace.

In a world that often glorifies busyness, quick fixes, and fast results, The JoyFueled™ Journey reminds us that all sustainable and fulfilling businesses are cultivated by harnessing the power of community, connection, and conviction. Shannon invites you to join this session and hear how you can get even more aligned to your purpose, passion, and profit by embracing JOMO.

Speakers

M. Shannon Hernandez

Founder & CEO; Speaker, Author, Business Growth Consultant & Marketing Strategist, Joyful Business Revolution

M. Shannon Hernandez is ALL ABOUT THAT JOY in life and biz. She is specifically known around the globe for The Content Personality® Wheel and is the Founder of Joyful Business Revolution™, a business growth strategy and consultancy company that works with coaches, consultants... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Twinberry Auditorium 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Thematic Keynote

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12:15pm MDT

Lunch SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 12:15pm - 1:00pm MDT

Resource Hub (Prairie 2 & 3)

Wednesday March 12, 2025 12:15pm - 1:00pm MDT
Resource Hub (Prairie 2 & 3) 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

1:00pm MDT

Stories that Sell SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT

Lupine

Most entrepreneurs and business owners understand how important their sales and pitching skills are. Some of them see the benefit of leveraging stories as part of the sales process. Few have a deep understanding of how to craft and deliver those stories so that they actually work to influence.

In this session, we'll dive into both the art and science of stories designed to affect how people think or act. We'll look at what a story is, why it works, and common mistakes storytellers make. You will walk away with simple frameworks that you can leverage to craft your next story for maximum impact.

Speakers

Stephanie Judd

Managing Partner, Wolf & Heron | Speaker, Author, Coach, Facilitator, Wolf & Heron

Stephanie is a Founder and Managing Partner of Wolf & Heron, a leadership development firm that specializes in the skills necessary to engage and inspire others. The cornerstone skill that Wolf & Heron teaches is storytelling. Stephanie holds a B.A from Cornell University, an MBA... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT
Lupine 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Builder Track

Subject Sales, Communication Skills, Small & Medium Business, B-Corp, Solopreneur/Freelancers, Leadership
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1:00pm MDT

How to be a Wealthy Musician SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT

Prairie Sage 1

Using our Seven note Financial Scale, we provide financial literacy to the music community. Our mission is to show that no artist or anyone in the music business needs to give up their ambitions because of money. Built on our successful course taught at the University of Colorado Denver and shared with the community on our popular podcast, Musicians Tip Jar, we provide simple actions and solutions to manage and grow wealth as a musician.

Speakers

Chris Webb

Chris Webb Co-Founder, Musicians Tip Jar

Chris Webb is a Denver based musician who has successfully maintained a full-time career in music for over two decades. He owns the booking agency called "Colorado Professional Performers," teaches at the University of Colorado Denver in the music program and Co-founded Musicians... Read More →

Dave Tamkin

Musicians Tip Jar - Co-Founder, Musicians Tip Jar

Dave combines his collaborative management style with an energetic focus on networking and developing strategic partnerships. In 2009, Dave was instrumental in founding an online marketing agency, helping marketers and advertisers gain access to cleaner online traffic and enhanced... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT
Prairie Sage 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Creative Track

Subject Finance/Accounting, Mindset, Growth, Strategy
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1:00pm MDT

Amplifying Impact: Advocacy Strategies to Elevate Your Nonprofit Mission SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT

Foxtail 2

Nonprofits are the heartbeat of change, but recent trends show we’re losing momentum. Did you know only 31% of nonprofits have engaged in advocacy or lobbying in the past five years? That’s down from 74% in 2000.

This dynamic, interactive workshop will spark your passion and reignite your nonprofit’s advocacy efforts. You’ll discover the building blocks of effective advocacy, break down the myths about lobbying, and walk away with practical strategies to influence public policy.

Participants can anticipate engaging hands-on activities, such as developing impactful elevator pitches and identifying a network of key allies to strengthen their advocacy efforts. Whether you are new to advocacy or seeking to enhance your existing skills, this session provides an opportunity to empower your organization to create lasting and transformative impact.

Speakers

Maureen Ewing

Consultant & Coach, Justice Together Project

Wednesday March 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT
Foxtail 2 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

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1:00pm MDT

Selling Without the Ick SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT

Twinberry Auditorium

Is selling a curse word to you?

Does sales make you feel insecure?

Would you make more money if you felt more comfortable with sales?

I used to overthink sales. I wanted to be amazing, but I thought it was hard, stressful, and uncomfortable.

Even though we have no problem buying, we can get in our heads when we go to sell to others. Selling seems icky and slimy.

Do you have this relationship to sales? If you do, it will limit your success and income.

Want sales to become effortless and enjoyable? Join Rich Life at Founded in FoCo.

Sales is a powerful relationship skill. We sell ideas, beliefs, and behaviors to others every day. Yet something changes in our minds when we go to sell an offering for money.

We worry, stress, and fret. Some have such an aversion to selling that it becomes like a curse word.

Imagine if selling became as natural as breathing. When we don’t overthink it, sales can be that simple. Instead of a stressor, it can be a beautiful exchange.

Easeful sales is possible for anyone. The good news is that when we drop sales stress, we get even better at it. Making deals becomes no more than an interesting game, and the more we play, the more we improve.

Everyone is born to sell. We cover up this innate ability with thoughts and beliefs that sabotage our efforts.

Are you in your own way?

Learn:
How to drop overthinking around sales
How society conditioned you to dislike sales
Why sleazy sales tactics don't work
That selling is not about you
How to listen deeply to create connection
To handle objections with grace and curiosity
How to make more money in sales

Fall in love with sales by approaching it with fresh eyes.

With over 7 years experience in weight loss and membership sales, Rich Life has the record of a top salesperson.

Rich combines his extensive sales experience with a transformative understanding. This understanding helps professionals “drop thought" and leads to more clients, sales, and success.

Speakers

Rich Life

Owner, Rich Life Realization

Business owner and speaker, Rich is an educator and coach with more than 10 years experience. He uses metaphor and in the moment wisdom to help achievers stop striving and start flowing. As a 3 Principles Apprentice Practitioner, his approach is based on the 3 Principles understanding... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT
Twinberry Auditorium 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Solopreneur/Freelancer Track

Subject Sales, Strategy, Communication Skills, Solopreneur/Freelancers, Small & Medium Business, Mindset
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1:00pm MDT

Writing with AI: What you don't know could kill your business SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm MDT

Foxtail 1

It’s really tempting to pop an AI open and ask it to do your boring tasks for you: email, reports, job descriptions, cover letters, and all that marketing content you’re supposed to be churning out. But when we’re telling brand stories in a sea of robot regurgitation, we have to use our tools effectively: AI is just a fancy calculator using language instead of numbers. Before you get too intoxicated watching your empty page fill, remember that AI can’t write for you, and come to our workshop to get a refresher on its strengths and weaknesses, and a structured approach for producing usable, effective writing using AI as a tool in your kit. You’ll leave with some prompts, a method for reviewing and adapting AI outputs, and a much more nuanced understanding of appropriate AI usage and just why it is that most of us can recognize unadulterated AI content.

Speakers

Sharon Pitkin

Content that connects, Something Polished

Jenny Morse

Business Writing and Communication Expert, Appendance, Inc

Wednesday March 12, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm MDT
Foxtail 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

AI Track, Workshop

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1:00pm MDT

Traction: How to Get a Grip on Your Business SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm MDT

Sand Lily

Is your business controlling you, or are you controlling your business?

Being an entrepreneur is exciting—until it's not. The chaos of keeping things together feels like trying to juggle while riding a unicycle on a tightrope. Blindfolded. Over a pit of fire.

Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Business owners everywhere face the same uphill battle: mounting fires, leadership tension, and a nagging suspicion that your business might actually be running you. It doesn’t have to be this way.

As an EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) Implementer, I help frazzled founders, weary leaders, and overwhelmed teams regain control. This workshop unpacks the simple, powerful tools of the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®) to help you:

+ Gain clarity on your vision (because guessing isn't a strategy).
Build a healthy, aligned leadership team (goodbye, endless bickering in meetings).
+ Establish consistent, accountable processes (yes, people will actually follow through!).
+ Solve issues at the root, not just slapping on duct tape (we're looking at you, 'quick fixes').

You’ll leave with the tools and confidence to run your business, rather than letting it run you into the ground. And hey, you might even start enjoying being the boss again.

So, if you’ve ever felt like the captain of a ship that’s constantly one storm away from sinking, join us for this workshop. Together, we’ll turn your team into a well-oiled machine that runs like clockwork, leaving you free to enjoy life, lead well, and maybe—just maybe—sleep through the night.

It’s time to get a grip. Because the only thing worse than being overwhelmed by your business is realizing it’s been controlling you all along.

This workshop isn’t just about survival. It’s about thriving. It’s about gaining the traction you need to move forward, not just spin in circles.

And let’s be honest—there are enough things in life that control us (hello, social media algorithms). Your business shouldn’t be one of them.

Speakers

Justin Boling

I help entrepreneurs & business owners take control of their business!, EOS Worldwide

I am a dedicated husband, father to 5, serial entrepreneur, Coach, and Small Business Owner committed to empowering fellow entrepreneurs. Previously, I grappled with the commonplace notion that success meant sacrificing personal well-being and relationships. In my pursuit of climbing... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm MDT
Sand Lily 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Builder Track, Workshop

Subject People, Strategy, Growth, Leadership, Marketing, Sales, Communication Skills, Small & Medium Business, Venture-Backed, Mindset, Mental Health
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1:00pm MDT

Art is Not a Business SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm MDT

Stage

Why is it so many artists/creatives resist creating business plans? Why do we dread engaging in marketing and sales? Why do we struggle to price our art? Because art, unlike business, is not "the practice of making one's living by engaging in commerce." But it's also not charity. Artists are not "poor businesspeople," we are just not traditional business people, and judging us by those standards keeps us in low-earning positions, stifles innovation, and pits us against each other. In this session, author and arts advocate Teresa Funke will lead the audience in a fast-paced, whine-free, out-of-the-box, open discussion of how we artists could potentially carve out a space for ourselves that operates somewhere between business and charity and redefines what "business success" looks like.

Speakers

Teresa Funke

Author, Arts Advocate, Community Catalyst, Owner Teresa Funke & Company, LLC

Teresa Funke is an author, speaker, blogger, playwright, part-owner of Blue Moose Art Gallery, and an arts and community catalyst. She is the founder and owner of Teresa Funke & Company, LLC and Victory House Press. She also owns and operates the Bursts of Brilliance® website, brand... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm MDT
Stage 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Creative Track, Workshop

Subject People, Strategy, Creativity, Solopreneur/Freelancers
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1:00pm MDT

Nonprofit Planned Giving Consultation SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 1:00pm - 4:30pm MDT

Resource Hub (Prairie 2 & 3)

Whether your nonprofit has an established planned giving program or is new to the concept of planned giving, this session is designed to meet you where you’re at. Sit down one-on-one with the NoCo Foundation to discuss actionable steps to incorporate or elevate planned giving and non-cash donations in your fundraising strategy. Come prepared with an understanding of what your organization is doing (or not doing) to promote, execute, and steward planned gifts.

Speakers

Mary Ericson

Development Officer, Community Foundation of Northern Colorado

In her role at the NoCo Foundation, Mary serves as a charitable advisor, helping individuals and businesses create customized and strategic giving plans. She is passionate about the nonprofit sector and has served as development director for two local human services nonprofits. A... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 1:00pm - 4:30pm MDT
Resource Hub (Prairie 2 & 3) 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

Subject NonProfit

2:00pm MDT

Beat Writing Roadblocks: Utilizing a Writing Community, Finding Your Voice, and Publishing Your Work

Wednesday March 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MDT

Prairie Sage 1

This session will focus on helping writers (from beginning to advanced) find and foster their own unique voice, write about their experience and get it out into the world. We'll talk about local support systems for writers, options for publication and promotion, and how to deal with the normal fears and roadblocks of writing your first novel, memoir, or article.

Speakers

Sarah Reichert

Director, Writing Heights Writers Association

Sarah Reichert (S.E. Reichert) is a writer, novelist, poet and blogger. She is the author of the Sweet Valley Series (nominated for the Colorado Book Awards in 2024) and is the Director and the Youth Coordinator of the Writing Heights Writers Association. Her work has been featured... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MDT
Prairie Sage 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Creative Track

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2:00pm MDT

Gather with Purpose: Elevate your Organization with Magic Moments SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MDT

Twinberry Auditorium

Inspired by Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering, this condensed session will focus on key principles nonprofits/businesses can use to elevate their events and meetings. We’ll cover essential strategies for designing gatherings that inspire connection and purpose. Attendees will walk away with practical, actionable tips to make their events more meaningful, whether they’re planning a fundraiser, a board meeting, or a community workshop. Ideal for nonprofit professionals, creatives, freelancers, and entrepreneurs looking to maximize impact in every interaction.

Speakers

Analia Weber

Development Director, Mover & Shaker, Community Connector, The Family Center/ La Familia

Analía Weber is a dynamic force on a mission to foster community wherever she goes. Hailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Analía spent the initial chapters of her life gracing stages nationally and internationally, sharing her passion for dance and presenting her choreographic creations... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MDT
Twinberry Auditorium 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

Subject People, Strategy, Growth, Leadership, Communication Skills, Social, Networking, NonProfit, Small & Medium Business, Solopreneur/Freelancers, Creativity, Mindset, DEI
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2:00pm MDT

Mastering Grant Finances: Best Practices for Today's Leaders SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MDT

Lupine

In today’s competitive funding landscape, nonprofit leaders and grant managers need more than just a great proposal. We need solid financial management practices to ensure our organizations are prepared for success from start to finish—before, during, and after the grant is awarded.

Join SheRen Consulting for the 45-minute session, Mastering Grant Finances: Best Practices for Today's Leaders, that will provide nonprofit leaders, grant managers, and program staff with the practical tools and strategies we need to manage grant finances effectively.

Participants will dive into the essentials of building strong financial foundations, from submitting proposals to ensuring compliance throughout the life of the grant.

What You'll Learn:

Financial Stewardship: Understand the key financial principles that guide successful grants—from budgeting to compliance and everything in between.

Best Practices for Grant Submissions: Learn how to prepare accurate, comprehensive financial documentation that aligns with funder expectations and sets you up for success.

Post-Award Management: Master how to track expenses, maintain internal controls, and stay audit-ready with strategies for managing funds after the grant is awarded.

Practical Tools & Resources: Take home useful templates, checklists, and financial planning tools that you can start using right away to streamline your processes and improve financial transparency.

Speakers

Kay Emerson

Founder, SheRen Consulting

Wednesday March 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MDT
Lupine 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

Subject NonProfit, Small & Medium Business, Solopreneur/Freelancers, Finance/Accounting, Creativity
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2:00pm MDT

Elevate Your LinkedIn Game: Strategies to Increase Reach and Engagement SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MDT

Foxtail 2

Do you have a LinkedIn strategy? Is it working?

Most small businesses are using LinkedIn for marketing. But they’re missing key elements that can make a huge difference.

Join this session to reset your approach to LinkedIn. Candyce will share real-life strategies to build your personal and company brand, increase your reach, enhance your audience engagement, and get leads to reach out to you.

You’ll discover how to:

- Build your personal professional brand on LinkedIn
- Avoid mistakes that most businesses make every day
- Use 2 little-known LinkedIn features to attract leads
- Optimize content for engagement

Speakers

Candyce Edelen

LinkedIn Social Selling Expert, PropelGrowth

Candyce Edelen is a seasoned entrepreneur with plenty of road rash earned by co-founding two fin-tech companies, one of which made the Deloitte Fast 50 list in 2004. In 2018, she and her partner decided to pivot to a new target market where they didn’t have an existing network... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MDT
Foxtail 2 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Solopreneur/Freelancer Track

Subject Strategy, Marketing, Sales, Small & Medium Business, Solopreneur/Freelancers
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2:45pm MDT

Afternoon Break SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 2:45pm - 3:15pm MDT

Resource Hub (Prairie 2 & 3)

Wednesday March 12, 2025 2:45pm - 3:15pm MDT
Resource Hub (Prairie 2 & 3) 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

3:15pm MDT

Failure as Fuel: How to Purposefully Fail to Success with Design Thinking

Wednesday March 12, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT

Foxtail 1

The key to innovation is failing successfully. You can’t innovate without it. The design thinking process is a tool for failing forward on purpose, and with intent and focus. Innovation can feel like wondering through a dark room, not knowing the way to the door. The design thinking process is your flashlight to help guide you through the dark, to a meaningful and innovative solution. It’s a tried and true process that was most famously popularized by IDEO, a famous design consultancy out of San Francisco.

This content is for creatives and entrepreneurs that are interested in learning how to be more creative and innovative, and be able to do it consistently, whether that’s innovating creative endeavors, innovating products or services, or simply tackling difficult obstacles with innovative approaches.

My passion for failing comes from my years in Industrial Design. I got my master’s degree in Industrial Design from Auburn University. Since then I have taught college level design courses at CollegeAmerica, Co Instructed in the Nancy Richardson Design Center at Colorado State University, and spent years designing jewelry, among other things, like playground equipment. Through all of that I have been taught over and over again the value of failing, in order to learn, and how to utilize the unique nature of the design thinking process to learn and innovate.

Speakers

Alex Reynolds

Founder, Charming Quail™ Jewelry Design

Alex, the founder of Charming Quail™ Jewelry Design, was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, the melting pot of the south. After growing up a southern gentleman, he ventured out to Colorado to study engineering at CSU. After over a year of closing the library down every night... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT
Foxtail 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Builder Track

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3:15pm MDT

How to find, evaluate and secure a residency SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT

Lupine

Discover how to search for residency opportunities. Build your capacity to successfully apply for residencies without having to set all of your creative work aside. Develop high-quality descriptions to be able to convey a short bio, your personal philosophy, what inspires you, and why you are interested in the residency offered.

Speakers

Ashley Kasprzak

Partner for Purpose, Ashley Kasprzak Consulting, LLC

Ashley Kasprzak believes that creative people make our community more interesting and unified. Artists are as valuable to community as business leaders, professionals and service workers. They can benefit from residency programs and to often do not apply. Ashley wants to artists thrive... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT
Lupine 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Creative Track

Subject Strategy, Growth, Small & Medium Business, Creativity
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3:15pm MDT

Leveraging and Protecting Your Creative Work SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT

Prairie Sage 1

Whether you are a painter, performer, artisan or other type of creative entrepreneur, your original creative output is the lifeblood of your business. The creative expression in your work is your own intellectual property that can be leveraged, licensed, or protected to bring you profit and sustainability. This session, presented by Colorado Attorneys for the Arts (CAFTA), will cover the basic principles of copyright law and how it can be used to safeguard or harness your valuable creative assets.

Speakers

Meredith Badler

Deputy Director, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA)

Meredith Badler is the Deputy Director at Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA). She enjoys making a positive impact in Colorado through creativity and community partnerships every single day. Meredith oversees all of CBCA’s programs, major events, research and trainings... Read More →

Brian Hanning

Hanning Law Ltd., Hanning Law

Brian Hanning is the attorney owner of Hanning Law Limited, a law firm serving Northern Colorado. Hanning Law is focused on assisting small businesses with their legal structure, contract, and intellectual property. Brian volunteers with Colorado Attorneys for the Arts and local Small... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT
Prairie Sage 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Creative Track

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3:15pm MDT

Bring Your Soma to Work SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT

Stage

Owning a business, running a nonprofit, or being an entrepreneur is a never-ending rollercoaster of meeting deadlines, managing team dynamics, communicating value, meeting financial goals, and trying to get ahead. The world moves at lightning speed and asks us to adapt, innovate, and keep moving. Anxiety abounds.

But what if the secret to doing it all well wasn't a new technology, but instead was an invitation to slow down and recenter ourselves?

Our brains are useful tools when it comes to analysis, evaluation, computation, and composition. But they aren't the most effective tools for regulation, connection, adaptability, and creativity when used in isolation. Instead, we have an entire network in our bodies that can support us.

Through this workshop, Bring Your Soma to Work, we'll learn how the somatic system plays a role in our decision making, communication, boundary setting, and stress regulation. We'll explore some concrete practices that can reset our nervous systems so we can be experience greater clarity, presence, connection, and a renewed sense of purpose in our work.

Speakers

Colleen Stanevich

Somatic Coach and Leadership Consultant, CEO and Founder

Colleen Stanevich is a recovering strategic planner who saw first-hand the toll of ignoring human-centered practices and the resulting effects on an overspent, exhausted, burned out, physically ill workforce. Through her own embodied transformation and somatic training, Colleen now... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT
Stage 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Mental Health Track

Subject People, Leadership, Solopreneur/Freelancers, Small & Medium Business, B-Corp, NonProfit, Communication Skills, Mindset, Mental Health
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3:15pm MDT

Ditch the Drama - Build Healthy Connections on Your Team SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT

Sand Lily

Raise your hand if you can think of recent drama at work? Sometimes we find ourselves asking, “Why can’t I just do my job and stop dealing with all these people problems?!” Too often, teams become mired in unhealthy dynamics. While levels of drama on teams vary, we know it’s easy to get stuck in emotions, reactions, and power plays.

Stats tell us this problem is pervasive. A Gallup poll found 71% of employees are disengaged to the point that they consider quitting their jobs about once a day. A different study found that the average leader spends 2.5 hours per day dealing with drama that creates “emotional waste” at work.

Getting unstuck from disempowering team dynamics can be tricky AND it can be powerful. Join us to learn how to move your team forward.

Speakers

Erin Hottenstein

Senior Advisor and Confidence Cultivator, Trebuchet Group

Erin Hottenstein brings 20 years of experience as a consultant, trainer, facilitator, and coach in business, collegiate and community settings. She helps clients move from feeling stuck to moving forward with clarity and confidence. She helps leaders get their messages across with... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT
Sand Lily 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

Subject People, Communication Skills, Leadership, Mindset
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3:15pm MDT

Master Your Message: How to be comfortable networking and speaking about your non profit SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT

Foxtail 2

Sue Sutton will start with a short history of her radio career and then move into an interactive mastermind-style session. Participants will discuss some fears about networking and speaking and how they solved or moved past those fears (or not).
Sue will then outline the material to be covered, including how to use radio copyrighting for networking, a couple of exercises that participants will engage in, and a fun and possibly a little scary audio assignment to practice what they've learned. Sue will provide tip sheets with a place for notes and will answer questions as the session progresses.
By the end of the session, participants will know how to write their message, and then be concise when speaking and networking in various settings. They will have mastered their message (or at least made a good start) and will feel more confident and comfortable in their networking efforts.
Sue will also offer a free 5-7 minute interview on her radio show to promote the participants' nonprofit and showcase what they have learned. She is also available to speak to groups and companies about this topic for no charge.

Speakers

Sue Sutton

Radio Personality and Media Coach, Pirate Radio 93.5 FM

I am a Radio Personality and Media Coach. I've been in radio for 38 years and am currently the morning show host on Pirate Radio 93.5 FM in Fort Collins. We are a non-profit community radio station that offers FREE 5-7 minute interviews for your business, non-profit, or event. As... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT
Foxtail 2 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

Subject Marketing, People, Communication Skills, Networking, NonProfit, Small & Medium Business, Solopreneur/Freelancers, Mindset, Creativity
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3:15pm MDT

Capturing Opportunities and Avoiding Pitfalls: Foundational steps to starting a business in 2025 SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT

Twinberry Auditorium

Small Business Attorney and entrepreneur Rachael Ardanuy will provide an overview of the legal aspects and practical steps to opening a business in 2025.

At RZA Legal, Rachael has spent nearly a decade guiding Colorado entrepreneurs through the often confusing maze of local, state and federal requirements, choice of entity and related tax considerations, relevant laws and regulations, business licensing and permitting, and drafting charter documents like operating agreements and shareholders agreements. This presentation will highlight various legal issues facing entrepreneurs in Colorado, as well as tips to avoid costly pitfalls in bringing your business concept to a successful reality.

Speakers

Rachael Ardanuy

Business Attorney & Founder, RZA Legal

Rachael Ardanuy is a distinguished attorney, thought leader and founder of RZA Legal. With over a decade of experience, Rachael excels at guiding clients through starting up and building their business foundation, negotiating real estate transactions, buying and selling businesses... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT
Twinberry Auditorium 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Solopreneur/Freelancer Track

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5:00pm MDT

Trout Tank: NonProfit Pitch-a-Thon SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm MDT

Prairie Sage 1

This event is inspired by “Shark Tank,” but way more kind! Trout Tank is a pitch-a-thon event where local nonprofits pitch in-person to corporate and individual sponsors (Trouts!) at Founded in FoCo. The nonprofit can pitch a program or event that needs additional funding. Sponsors then choose from the pitches presented to make a direct donation.

This is a great opportunity to see business sponsors connect and support local nonprofit organizations that are working hard to improve our community. Come watch pitches to learn about what it takes to get people onboard for your organization, and connect with other nonprofits in the area.

Who should apply to participate to share their pitch?
501(c)3 nonprofits involved in a wide range of causes are encouraged to apply to Trout Tank. We will be looking for organizations primarily located in, or impacting the northern Colorado community. Organizations with a primarily religious or political mission are not eligible for participation.

If you are a non-profit you can apply here.
Applications open February 1!
Deadline: Feb 21st
Final Decisions Announced: Feb 25th

Who serves on the feedback panel as a Trout and provides sponsorship to NonProfits?
Trouts are individuals who listen live at the event to provide feedback and commit to distribute individual or corporate grants of $1,000 or more during the event. Anyone who is interested in being a potential trout at the event, please reach out to Alex Koenigsberg at alex@arulainc.com

Speakers

Maya Ortega

Maya Ortega is a writer, community leader, creator of rituals, bathing expert, and inter-personal consultant. She specializes in leveling things up by creating events and experiences to hyper-connect communities through communication, art, and collaboration.

Alex Koenigsberg

Fundraising, Philanthropy, Biz Dev, Arula

Alex founded Arula Fundraising in 2019 and grew the company to eight staff before making it an employee-owned company. He co-founded 1+ to help people start and administer philanthropic foundations. Alex also serves as the Business Development Officer for Quorum Prosthetics, the country's... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Prairie Sage 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Featured, Evening Ticketed Event

Subject NonProfit, Communication Skills, Strategy, Marketing
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Founded in FoCo 2025

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