Connect with the community and fellow business advocates to share information, educate and network!
Speaker: Michelle Parvinrouh, executive director of Peak Startup
Topic: The work of Peak Startup and it impact on the Colorado Springs Economy
Biography: Michelle is a startup cheerleader, having worked with Colorado startups and entrepreneurs for the past 10 years. She is the executive director of Peak Startup, a Colorado Springs nonprofit focused on growing a strong, vibrant startup ecosystem of companies, entrepreneurs, and talent in the Pikes Peak region. Prior to moving to Colorado Springs in 2013 and working with Peak Startup, Michelle was involved in the Denver startup ecosystem while managing the Bard Center for Entrepreneurship (now Jake Jabs Center) at CU Denver. Her passion is in facilitating betterment in people, in society, and in life. On top of it all, she likes to have a good time.
Schedule:
11:30 to noon: Networking and lunch
Noon to 12:35 p.m.: Introductions and presentation
12:35 to 1 p.m.: Q&A and announcements
Cost: Free for Chamber & EDC members; $5 for non-members at the door. Support the venue by purchasing of a drink or lunch (optional).