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Boulder Startup Week Is On — Let’s Build Something Big
Free talks, pitch nights, happy hours & big ideas — all over town. Here’s what’s happening May 12–13.
🚀 Boulder Startup Week Is Back — and It’s Bigger Than Ever

Hey Boulder! 🌞
Boulder’s most innovative week of the year is here! Come with an idea or just bring your curiosity. This is your chance to meet inspiring people, hear fresh perspectives, and get plugged into Boulder’s one-of-a-kind entrepreneurial spirit.
Want more local recs? Check out our Things to Do in Boulder, Best Restaurants, and Date-Worthy Spots for even more ideas.
Let’s roll!
— The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 😉

🍵 Trivia Time
How Many Parks Are in the City of Boulder? |
👉 Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer and a fun park fact! 🌳

🚀 Boulder Startup Week Is Back — and It’s Bigger Than Ever
Welcome to Boulder Startup Week 2025 — five days, 100+ events, and one buzzing community coming together to talk startups, side hustles, seed rounds, and everything in between. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, dreamer, student, VC, artist, or just startup-curious, this citywide conference is packed with ways to learn, connect, and get inspired.
And the best part? It’s totally free.
👩💻 What to Expect:
60+ curated sessions led by local innovators and startup leaders
Panels, workshops, happy hours, and pitch nights
Topics ranging from venture capital and AI to burnout, branding, and mindfulness in business
2,000+ attendees from every corner of Boulder’s creative + business scene
🏢 Venues All Around Town:
From coworking spaces like Kiln, Industrious, and Galvanize to foodie spots like Rosetta Hall, Avanti, and even the Boulder Main Library, events are happening all over the city. (Bonus points if you figure out what goes down at regenhub.xyz 👀)
✨ Why It Matters:
Boulder Startup Week isn’t just a tech fest. It’s about people. It’s about growing an inclusive, creative startup community where collaboration matters more than competition — and where anyone with an idea and a little hustle can find their people.
Check the full schedule here and jump into as much (or as little) as you want. Whether you come for one talk or camp out for the week, you’re part of the magic.
💡 Startup Pro Tip: Always bring a notebook. Or better yet, a fresh idea and an open mind. You never know who you’ll meet.

🎶 What’s Happenin’ Boulder Buzz 🎭
Monday, May 12 🆓 Free Events 🧠 This is a Clue Trivia📍 Beyond the Mountain Brewing | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Monday) 🍻 Twisted Bingo📍 Twisted Pine Brewing Company | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Monday) 🏃♂️ Boulder Pub Run Club📍 Sanitas Brewing Co. | ⏰ 6:00 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Monday) 🎨 Object / Image: John Gibson & Andrew Watel📍 Nick Ryan Gallery | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 🆓 Free Ticketed Events🎟️ 🕯️ Remembering Clela Rorex📍 Museum of Boulder | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 🎟️ $10 Adults / $8 Seniors, Students, Youth, Military / Free with SNAP/EBT | Tuesday, May 13 🆓 Free Events 🔥 Junkyard Monthly Flow Jam📍 Junkyard Social Club | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | 💵 $10 suggested donation (recurring monthly, 4th Tuesday) 🛝 Junkyard Open Play📍 Junkyard Social Club | ⏰ Various Hours | 💵 $10 kids / $5 adults (recurring weekly on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) 🎉 Smarty Party📍 Avanti F&B | ⏰ 7:30 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Tuesday) 🎧 Turntable Tuesday📍 VisionQuest Brewery | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM | 🆓 Free (recurring weekly on Tuesday) 🎨 Object / Image (Continued)📍 Nick Ryan Gallery | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 🆓 Free Ticketed Events🎟️ 🎤 guardin (Live)📍 Fox Theatre | ⏰ 8:00 PM – Midnight | 🎟️ $22 |

Have a great week, Boulder! 🌼
Here’s to a week full of ideas, energy, and a little spring sunshine. Be bold, build things, and say hi to a stranger — you might be building the next big thing together. Have a great week, Boulder! 🌼 — The What’s Happenin’ Boulder Team 🏔️🐝 🎉 Trivia Answer: C) Over 80 That’s right — Boulder is home to more than 80 urban parks, from large community fields to tiny neighborhood greens. Whether you’re tossing a frisbee, skating, picnicking, or letting your pup roam free, there’s a park for that. 🛝🌲🐕 |
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