StartUpNV

StartUpNV | Founder University | Supply Chain & Inventory Management with Robyn Brunscher
2023-07-20 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas

StartUpNV | Founder University | Product Creation with Bill Reny
2023-07-13 12:00 - 13:30 | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas

StartUpNV | Founder University: Creating a Product and Calculating Costs
2023-07-13 12:00 - 13:00 | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas
Creating a Product and Calculating Costs | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Bill Reny
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Hosted on in person and on Zoom! The zoom link is in your ticket confirmation, and will also be sent on the Sunday and Wednesday before the event.
We encourage you to attend in person, at the International Innovation Center@Vegas. Address: 300 S. 4th St. Suite 180, Las Vegas, NV 89101

LOCATION
International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101

StartUpVegas | LinkUp: Co-Working & Networking Day 3
2023-06-28 10:00 - 17:00 | WeWork Office Space, 6543 S. Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, United States
LinkUp is a monthly opportunity for local startup founders and entrepreneurs to gather, collaborate, and work together in a community workspace setting. The event runs from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and participants can stay all day or come and go as they choose.
There will be an open area to work, private booths for calls, and a dedicated conference room to meet other founders/entrepreneurs. The goal is to bring community members together in an informal atmosphere to collaborate, learn, work together, and drive personal, team and business development through support from fellow entrepreneurs.
New programming is being added to the monthly LinkUp, Lunch and Learn. This is an opportunity to hear from a speaker, participate in a think tank style group discussion, or participate in other programming during lunch. There are so many incredible speakers and trainers in Las Vegas, and the Lunch and Learn will be used to highlight their expertise and bring valuable programming to participants. This is an optional component to the day, but participation is obviously encouraged.

StartUpNV | Could Angel Investing Fit In Your Broader Financial Picture?
2023-06-27 17:30 - 20:00 | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas
If you meet certain criteria as an “accredited investor,” angel investing in new companies could be a great next step to get involved with your local community, enjoy learning about new sectors, and (potentially!) to grow your personal wealth.
Join us for a relaxed, enjoyable evening to learn more about angel investing and how you can get involved here in Las Vegas:
Could Angel Investing Fit In Your Broader Financial Picture?
Caitlyn Driehorst, Founding Advisor, RightWise Wealth
Start Local, Start Now: Opportunities with AngelNV, The1864 Fund, and FundNV
Jeff Saling, Founder and CEO, AngelNV
Panel Q&A with Experienced Local Angel Investors
Myisha Boyce (StartupNV), Lauren Anderson (All-In Recruiting), Jason Koch, Leith Martin
Complimentary happy hour to follow
While all are welcome, this event is most relevant to individuals and households who meet the SEC’s criteria as “accredited investors”:
● “Earned income that exceeded $200,000 (or $300,000 together with a spouse or spousal equivalent) in each of the prior two years, and reasonably expects the same for the current year, OR
● “Has a net worth over $1 million, either alone or together with a spouse or spousal equivalent (excluding the value of the person’s primary residence), OR
● “Holds in good standing a Series 7, 65 or 82 license.”
We encourage attendees to familiarize themselves with these exact requirements in advance by referencing the SEC’s official definition as published on www.investor.gov.

StartUpNV & StartUpVegas | Scale Up
2023-06-23 08:00 - 17:00 | WeWork Office Space, 6543 S. Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, United States
Nicholas Jones will be presenting at Las Vegas’ FIRST ScaleUp!
Topics that will be covered:

Elements to raising capital
What type of investor is right for your business
Getting started on the right foot
Reasons I wish I had myself as a mentor 25 years ago

Date: Friday, June 23rd
Time: 5:00 PM event starts, speaker begins at 5:45-6:00.
Location:
> > WeWork Town Square
> > 6543 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA
Parking: Free parking. There is a garage attached to the building, directly north/adjacent to the entrance (either on floor level or on the 3rd level parking bridge). Alternatively, there is plenty of parking around Town Square.

StartUpNV | Founder University: Brand Creation
2023-06-22 12:00 - 13:00 | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas
Brand Creation | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Liz Goodgold
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Hosted on in person and on Zoom! The zoom link is in your ticket confirmation, and will also be sent on the Sunday and Wednesday before the event.
We encourage you to attend in person, at the International Innovation Center@Vegas. Address: 300 S. 4th St. Suite 180, Las Vegas, NV 89101

LOCATION
International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/startupnv/897563

StartUpNV | Reno Sip & Learn |
2023-06-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Slieve Brewing, 495 Morril Avenue #101, Reno, United States
Fun With Sales, by Austin Nichols
There’s an old adage – first time founders focus on product, second time founders are obsessed with distribution. Building a best in class product is only half the battle, getting your product to your customers is the problem the vast majority of founders struggle with. Come learn sales tips from Austin Nichols who has helped sell more than $1b worth of products and services in over 75 countries across 5 different startups that scaled dramatically.
Austin Nichols is a sales industry leader at Samsara with expertise in rapidly scaling sales teams across the globe.
Light snacks and 1 free drink will be included in your ticket.

LOCATION
Slieve Brewing, 89512

StartUpNV | Founder University: Marketing Channels, Advertising and Social Media Marketing
2023-06-15 12:00 - 13:00 | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas
Marketing Channels + Social Media for Startups – The Good, The Bad and the Ugly| 12:30pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Ben Laifsky
How can founders use social media to raise their startup’s profile, attract customers and investments? We’ll explore the tactics that work and the things to avoid on your path to success. Learn practical tips on how to use social media to grow your startup.
Ben Laifsky is the founder and CEO of Hunter Marketing, a Las Vegas marketing agency that has been helping startups and businesses of all sizes for over 10 years. He is an executive board member of the Las Vegas Innovation Marketing Association. He is also the founder of Tech.Vegas, Network.Vegas and Create.Vegas, focusing on fostering community in the Las Vegas Valley.
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Hosted on in person and on Zoom! The zoom link is in your ticket confirmation, and will also be sent on the Sunday and Wednesday before the event.
We encourage you to attend in person, at the International Innovation Center@Vegas. Address: 300 S. 4th St. Suite 180, Las Vegas, NV 89101

LOCATION
International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/startupnv/849451

StartUpVegas | LevelUp: A Night to Elevate StartUps
2023-06-02 18:00 - 20:00 | WeWork Office Space, 6543 S. Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, United States
LevelUp is an event for people that are interested in technology, startups, entrepreneurship, community building, and networking in the Las Vegas Valley. LevelUp gives an opportunity to startup founders to present their companies to the community with immediate feedback, support, and mentorship from a panel of successful investors, entrepreneurs and other ecosystem leaders. The goal is to elevate each participant to the next level.
For 90 minutes the panel will hear presentations from local startups and then give feedback, ask questions, guide the founders to immediate next steps and even possibly invest in their business.
In addition to watching presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to mingle with other participants. It’s an evening to learn, connect, support, share, mentor, and inspire one another.
LevelUp is free and open to anyone interested in entrepreneurship regardless of their background or the stage of their company. We aim to facilitate a friendly and encouraging environment.
This event will be held periodically and will help grow the ecosystem by bringing the entrepreneur communities together to share entrepreneurial excitement, energy, and encouragement.

StartUpNV | Founder University: Internal and Outsourced Sales
2023-06-01 12:00 - 13:00 | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas
Internal Sales | 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Presented by Michael Lofton
External Sales | 12:30pm – 1:00pm
Presented by Michael Jacobs
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Hosted on in person and on Zoom! The zoom link is in your ticket confirmation, and will also be sent on the Sunday and Wednesday before the event.
We encourage you to attend in person, at the International Innovation Center@Vegas. Address: 300 S. 4th St. Suite 180, Las Vegas, NV 89101

LOCATION
International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/startupnv/849444

StartUpVegas | LinkUp: Co-Working & Networking Day 2
2023-05-31 10:00 - 17:00 | WeWork Office Space, 6543 S. Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, United States

StartUpNV | Vegas Mentor Mixer, May 2023
2023-05-24 17:30 - 20:00 | 1510 S Main St Ste. 120, Las Vegas, NV 89104, 1510 S Main St Ste. 120, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Hosted at Able Baker

LOCATION
Able Baker Brewing, 89104

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/startupnv/877870

StartUpNV | May Mentor Coffee
2023-05-19 08:00 - 17:00
Monthly casual coffee hour with fellow Reno Mentors, and your favorite Mentor Manager (Audrey).

Location TBA

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/startupnv/908538

StartUpNV | Mentor Mixer
2023-05-17 17:00 - 20:00 | 325 E 4th St, Reno, NV 89512, 325 E 4th St, Reno, NV 89512
Join our Reno Mentor Mixer on Wednesday, May 17th! Mentors will be attending to mingle, and we welcome founders to join as well. This is a great opportunity to network with subject matter experts among drinks and food. RSVP here: https://buytickets.at/startupnv/877867

Location: 325 E 4th St, Reno, NV 89512

StartUpNV Founder University: TAM SAM SOM & Competitor Insight
2023-05-11 12:00 - 13:00 | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas
TAM SAM SOM, and Understanding your Competitors | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Presenter: Maggie Saling
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Hosted on in person and on Zoom! The zoom link is in your ticket confirmation, and will also be sent on the Sunday and Wednesday before the event.
We encourage you to attend in person, at the International Innovation Center@Vegas. Address: 300 S. 4th St. Suite 180, Las Vegas, NV 89101

LOCATION
International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101

StartUpNV | Lunch 'N Learn | Michael Jacobs
2023-05-10 12:00 - 13:00 | UNR Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair St, Reno, NV 89501, Reno, United States
Speaker: Michael Jacobs

Externally Sourced Sales Resources
Early stage companies often have a challenge in bridging the gap between needing sales resources and being able to afford them as full time employees. One way to solve this is to hire external sales resources who will work full time or part time on straight commission. It sounds so simple in theory, but there are many considerations. This presentation will discuss various aspects of going this route such as:

Determining if this approach is viable for your product/market
Defining reasonable parameters for this type of sales roles
Sourcing of viable candidates

About Michael
My roles in the technical world have been tied to direct business development and sales as well as strategic partner management. These roles in addition to my entrepreneurial sojourns have taught me how to define target markets and their ecosystems in order to originate, craft and close strategic transactions globally. Whether the role was as an individual contributor or as a team leader I have brought success to the companies I have worked for.
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Doors open at 12:00 pm, and the speaker starts at 12:15 pm.
Free parking is available
Lunch is provided with ticket purchase, which includes sandwiches, chips, salad and beverages.

LOCATION
UNR Innevation Center, 89501

StartUpNV | IncubateVegas | Inaugural Demo Day
2023-05-06 12:00 - 17:00 | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas
Join us for an exciting event, the IncubateVegas Inaugural Demo Day, on Saturday, May 6th at noon, as we showcase our first cohort of IncubateVegas founders! This event will take place at the International Innovation Center @ Vegas, located at 300 S 4th Street, Suite 180, Las Vegas, NV 89101.
During the event, each graduating company will present a 6-minute pitch, followed by a few questions from investors and experts. Guests will also enjoy food and drinks while getting to know the companies and entrepreneurs in our community.
IncubateVegas is a 10-week program by StartUpNV aimed at empowering first-time entrepreneurs and disadvantaged small businesses in Clark County, Nevada. Our mission is to help local entrepreneurs build high-growth companies by providing them with the necessary tools and skills for success. Throughout the program, IncubateVegas founders have benefited from access to coworking facilities, mentorship, and hands-on workshops.
Join us in supporting our local entrepreneurial ecosystem and meeting the emerging new companies in our community. We can’t wait to see you there!

LOCATION
International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101

StartUpNV IncubateVegas: Introductory Pitch Deck with Faye Almeshaan
2023-04-29 17:30 - 19:00 | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas
Topic: Creating an Introductory (1o minute) Pitch Deck
Speaker: Faye Almeshaan
Register Here!

StartUpNV: Social Media 'Growth Hacking' Sip & Learn
2023-04-28 17:00 - 19:00 | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas
Join us for a Sip & Learn with Jamie Collyer and learn how to use social media tools and strategies to “Growth Hack” your Startup!
What You Will Learn:
In this session, Jamie will share her insights and strategies on growth hacking garnered from her long professional career in tech and entrepreneurism. At this session, she will speak to founders on how to use resource-light and cost-effective digital marketing tactics to help grow and retain an active user base, sell products, and gain exposure.
Jamie will address these key topics:

What is “Growth Hacking”
What are the typical tools and platforms used?
Measuring ROI on strategies.
Thinking outside of the marketing box.
And more…

About Jamie
Entrepreneur, Sr. Tech Operations, Social Marketing, and Web3.0 Educator & Advocate
From vegan beauty products to Tesla ridesharing to Virtual Reality, Jamie Collyer has been hooked on startup life for 15+ years. Her colorful career spans the west coast Tech hubs of Seattle & Silicon Valley while building high-growth teams in product & design. Now 10 years into Vegas life with her daughter Josie, Ms. Collyer is delighted to be a part of the continued growth of both the Downtown and Vegas Tech/Startup communities. Former Microsoft, former Amazon, and former metaverse recruiter, Ms. Collyer decided to launch her own company in 2022 to build the future of food on earth using sustainable “Smart” micro farms to create global solutions.In addition to being a plant based mom of an Arbor View Aggie, Jamie is an advocate for web3.0 education and works closely with the Vegas Tech community to inform users of new technologies with more secure options.

Event Details:
Doors open at 5:00 pm, and the speaker starts at 5:45 pm.
Free parking is available at the Historic 5th St School, accessed on 4th, just north of Clark. The Innovation Center is 1.5 blocks north on the opposite side of the street.
Appetizers and drinks will be served.

Can’t Make it In Person? We are Livestreaming this Event!

LOCATION
International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101

StartUpNV Founder University: Sales Channels & Pricing with Mark Stiving
2023-04-27 12:00 - 13:00
Topic: Determining Sales Channels & Pricing
Speaker: Mark Stiving
Register here!
Time: 12:00pm to 12:45pm, followed by 10-15 minutes of Q&A

StartUpVegas LinkUp | Coworking & Networking Day
2023-04-26 10:00 - 17:00 | WeWork Office Space, 6543 S. Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, United States
LinkUp is a monthly opportunity for local startup founders and entrepreneurs to gather, collaborate, and work together in a community workspace setting. The event runs from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and participants can stay all day or come and go as they choose.
There will be an open area to work, private booths for calls, and a dedicated conference room to meet other founders/entrepreneurs. The goal is to bring community members together in an informal atmosphere to collaborate, learn, work together, and drive personal, team and business development through support from fellow entrepreneurs.
New programming is being added to the monthly LinkUp, Lunch and Learn. This is an opportunity to hear from a speaker, participate in a think tank style group discussion, or participate in other programming during lunch. There are so many incredible speakers and trainers in Las Vegas, and the Lunch and Learn will be used to highlight their expertise and bring valuable programming to participants. This is an optional component to the day, but participation is obviously encouraged.
RSVP

StartUpNV | Incubate Vegas | "The Business Model Canvas"
2023-04-22 17:30 - 19:00 | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas
Topic: The Business Model Canvas
Speaker: TBD
Register here!

StartUpNV Founder University: 'Value Proposition Canvas' with Liz Heiman
2023-04-20 12:00 - 13:00
Topic: Value Proposition Canvas
Speaker: Liz Heiman
Time: 12:00pm to 12:45pm, followed by 10-15 minutes of Q&A
Register here!

StartUpNV IncubateVegas: Demand Generation Plan with Darrell Evans
2023-04-15 17:30 - 19:00 | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas
Topic: Creating a Demand Generation Marketing Plan
Speaker: Darrell Evans
Register here!

StartUpNV Founder University: 'Business Model Canvas' with Liz Heiman
2023-04-13 12:00 - 13:00
Topic: Business Model Canvas
Speaker: Liz Heiman
Register here!
Time: 12:00pm to 12:45pm, followed by 10-15 minutes of Q&A

StartUpNV: Community Opportunity for Your Startup | April Lunch & Learn
2023-04-12 12:00 - 13:30 | UNR Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair St, Reno, NV 89501, Reno, United States
Understanding the Community Opportunity for Your Startup
In this presentation and mini-workshop, Bill will share his framework for evaluating the business opportunity for developing a community ecosystem for your startup. Based on 20 + years of experience working with organizations from startups to some of the world’s largest technology brands, Bill will talk about why he thinks there is an incredible opportunity post-pandemic to develop community ecosystems, provide examples of how community programs have provided value to the companies that host them, and get down into the details of what the heck a “community” actually is.
Participants will:

Learn about the history of online communities;
Learn why the triple forces of near-ubiquitous Internet access, the pandemic, and the decline of mass social media are creating a unique community opportunity;
Review examples from both startups and large organizations that are leveraging community-building techniques to innovate and grow;
Begin crafting their own strategy framework from an exclusive set of templates they will receive as part of the session.

About Bill
Bill Johnston is a pioneering online community-builder, strategist, and designer. His passion is designing online community ecosystems for purpose-driven organizations. Bill founded Structure3C to help organizations create community experiences that power customer engagement and unlock new market opportunities, working with industry-leading firms like IBM, Salesforce, Intuit, and Siemens. Prior to founding Structure3C, Bill held Global Director positions at Autodesk and Dell, where he was responsible for online community and social media globally. Bill is active in the local Reno startup ecosystem as an advisor and investor. Bill spends his winter weekends “on the hill” volunteering as a snowboard instructor at Sky Tavern, helping stoke Reno’s future shredders.
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Doors open at 12:00 pm, and the speaker starts at 12:15 pm.
Free parking is available
Lunch is provided with ticket purchase, which includes sandwiches, chips, salad and beverages.

LOCATION
UNR Innevation Center, 89501

StartUpNV IncubateVegas: Defining Target Market with Maggie Saling
2023-04-08 17:30 - 19:00 | StartUpNV, International Innovation Center @ Vegas, 89101, Las Vegas
Topic: Researching and Defining the Target Market (TAM/SAM/SOM)
Speaker: Maggie Saling
Registration: https://share.hsforms.com/143dJg9ALRdi7OWC8FlKadQ1em26
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85807333905

StartUpNV | Founder University Nevada | "1 Minute Pitch"
2023-04-06 12:00 - 13:00
Topic: Creating a 1 minute pitch & storytelling.
Date: Thursday, April 6th
Time: 12:00pm to 12:45pm, followed by 10-15 minutes of Q&A
Speaker: Liz Goodgold
Please join the zoom session 15 minutes before the presentation starts

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82171691649

StartUpVegas LinkUp: Co-Working & Networking Day
2023-03-29 10:00 - 17:00 | WeWork Office Space, 6543 S. Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, United States
