Startup School Conference

2026-11-05 · 10:00:00 · Denver

Sturm Hall, University of Denver

2040 S Race St, Denver, 80210

Held at the University of Denver, the Startup School Conference offers a full day of tactical sessions spanning fundraising, capital structure, brand, and operations.

A one-day founder education flagship event, produced by Kristin Taylor and Paige Goss in partnership with the University of Denver's Daniels College of Business. Mainstage sessions plus two breakout rounds, with four tracks covering capital structure, operations, brand, and fundraising.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Founders across any sector looking for operational and financial guidance will benefit most from the curriculum. The day serves early and growth-stage leadership teams needing practical frameworks for building capital strategies, scaling operations, and refining their market positioning.

What happens

Starting at 10:00, the schedule centers on mainstage sessions alongside two dedicated breakout rounds. Programming is divided across four targeted tracks that dive into capital structure, operational scaling, brand development, and fundraising execution.

Who's in the room

Organizers Kristin Taylor and Paige Goss host the gathering in partnership with the Daniels College of Business. Attendees include local entrepreneurs, business leaders, and university partners participating in discussions throughout Sturm Hall.

How to prepare

Review your current operational bottlenecks, fundraising roadmap, and brand strategy ahead of time. Because the agenda splits into four distinct subject tracks, decide in advance which breakout topics address your venture's most urgent milestones to get the most value from each session.

Organizer: Kristin Taylor

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At a glance

Tickets
125 USD
Sectors
Agnostic
Ticket options
  • General Admission — 125 USD
  • Premium — 175 USD

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