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10:15am MDT

AI Revolution in Design: Transforming Ecological Landscape Architecture SEATS AVAILABLE

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

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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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

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

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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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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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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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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