GOLDEN STARTUP COFFEE
When: Monthly on the second Wednesday of every month
Where: "Connects Workspace Red Rocks” - 18475 W Colfax Ave, Ste 132 Golden CO 80401
Golden Startup Coffee is a simple morning meetup for entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, professionals, investors, and everyone to help founders and elevate the entrepreneurial community in Golden, Colorado.
Next Golden Startup Coffee event
Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 from 9am-11am
Teri Ham
FORTIFYD
Fortifyd is a CU Boulder spinout developing programmable, 3D-printed metamaterial helmet liners engineered to outperform traditional foam against both repetitive low-level impacts and high-energy collisions.
Jenni Ojala
Aika
Aika is a data aggregator for kids' camps and activities, bridging the disconnect between parents struggling to discover activities for their kids, and providers struggling to reach parents.
Thanks to our Sponsors
What Presenters Are Saying
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Samantha Monson - Founder and CEO
I've attended Golden Startup Coffee for a long time, and it consistently offers invaluable networking opportunities. Presenting took this to the next level. I was deeply touched by the number of individuals who offered support in ways I'd never even considered, both right after my pitch, as well as in the days that followed. The outpouring of generosity is exactly what makes this community special, and I don't take it for granted. Additionally, the coaching and feedback surrounding the opportunity to present allowed me to hone my pitch and grow as a founder. I'm tremendously grateful to have moved into the illustrious ranks of "GSC Presenter Alumni.”
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Eliszabeth Van - Cofounder
Presenting at GSC is incredibly inspiring. The crowd is energetic, super kind and helpful. We got everything we asked for as help and more! Apply to present, you won't regret it!
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Michael Mancinelli - Founder and CEO
As a founder who has both pitched and attended Golden Startup Coffee. I have found this group to be the strongest and most founder-focused communities in the Front Range. Their willingness to put founders on a platform with the sole purpose of supporting us really stands out. If I had to decide between Golden Startup Coffee and any other event in town, you'll find me in Golden.
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Doug Hudson - CEO
Presenting at Golden Startup Network was a great highlight for ATS Energy. The vibe in the room was great, the audience engaged, curious, and full of great questions. It's rare to find a community that's this plugged in and connected. I look forward to the opportunity to present again to share our progress and help other founders!
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Jon Slavik - CEO
The crowd at Golden Startup Coffee made the morning worth it. People came in genuinely curious, and the questions were the kind that sharpen your thinking instead of just filling the time. What stayed with me was how approachable everyone was, founders and investors alike, both before and after I pitched. There is real energy in that room, paired with an openness that is rarer than it should be. Worth the time for anyone building in Colorado.
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Liz Dennett, PhD - Founder & CEO
Golden Startup Coffee is a high-signal forum for founders. The feedback is direct, the audience is engaged, and the format makes the conversation worthwhile!
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Edward VanDyne - President & CEO
Pitching at the Golden Startup Coffee event is very pleasant, supportive and interactive. The crowd was interested in what we are doing and provided positive feedback and terrific enthusiasm. I had one investor reach out to me through my website, before she left the room. I would recommend this venue to any startup founder.
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Josh Deal - CEO and Cofounder
GSC is a no-brainer for any founder. It's easily the best networking event I've ever attended. Made great connections...serious angel investors, partnership opportunities - new revenue streams and customer acquisition channels for my business, small local bank directors who can help with financing, someone interested in franchising my business, and genuine friendships - a few of my best friends to date I met at GSC...and all I had to do was speak for ten minutes and answer questions. The community is super welcoming, just do it!
What Audience Members Are Saying
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"Great event structure makes for non-awkward networking and high value."
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“Enjoyed the ecosystem awareness, and loved the ability from those in attendance to help where they can.”
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"Great place to network and meet unrelated new business friends."
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"It was good to see that there are a great group of people in Golden that have an interest in supporting start-ups."
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"Not quite Shark Tank, not quite Venture Capital conference, but a glimpse into the presenters' businesses and processes."
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"Of all the entrepreneurship events I've ever been to, Golden Startup Coffee is by far my favorite due to the culture & community there. The people you meet are always fantastic, the presenters are always great and the culture of giving without expectation of return is truly unique."
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"Great event and initiative. Immediately after it’s over, I’m looking forward to the one next month."
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"Amazing, welcoming community. A lot of ability to network and learn from other founders and professionals."
Past Events
August 12th, 2026
September 9th, 2026
Samantha Monson
We Hate Exercise
We Hate Exercise is building the first digital therapeutic platform to simultaneously target physical and mental health through exercise.
Chrissy Ford
STOR
For commercial kitchens and at home, STOR keeps food at its best for longer by changing the air around it.
Eliszabeth Van
Origami Motion
Origami Motion is building smart home furniture to automate household chores and give you back your valuable time.
Suzie Shride
Gratitude Village
Gratitude Village is a net-zero cohousing community designed to tackle the loneliness epidemic, housing affordability, and climate resilience in one neighborhood.