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| CHANCE MEETINGSFirst Monday of Every Month |
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| Monday, November 3rd • 5-7 pm @ The Virginian
Sometimes all you need is the right connection and a little inspiration. Well, what are you waiting for? Find both at our free monthly networking event. You never know... |
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| Theme: Experience the Power of TEAMS Mentoring - Live! |
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Ever wondered what happens behind the door of a TEAMS mentoring session? On Monday, November 3rd from 5-7 PM, four of our expert mentors will take the hot seat and tackle your real business questions live. Bring your toughest business challenges and watch as our mentors deliver the same insights that have helped 80 local ventures thrive.
It's mentoring, unscripted. No presentations or theory - just real questions, expertise, and solutions you can apply right now.
About TEAMS: TEAMS is Silicon Couloir's flagship mentoring program, designed to accelerate entrepreneurs in the Teton region. Since our 2018 pilot with 6 ventures and 16 mentors, we've supported 80 ventures with 117 expert mentors. Our unique group mentoring model pairs each venture with a team of mentors who bring diverse expertise and perspectives - creating dynamic sessions focused first on your success as a founder, and second on your venture's growth. We're currently accepting new ventures.
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MISSED PITCH DAY? WE GOT YOU COVERED. |
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| Pitch Day was a resounding success with five expert pitches and over $80K in cash and prizes. If you missed the event, but still want to learn about Wyomings most promising up and coming ventures, check out the video on our website! |
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| | | ANNOUNCING DECEMBER 11th NOONTIME KNOWLEDGE: MISSION, ENGAGEMENT & IMPACT STRATEGY |
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Join Silicon Couloir on Thursday, December 11 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM in the Cloudveil Room at the Teton County Recreation Center for our next dynamic Noontime Knowledge. Lindsey Kneuven, CEO and Founder of Pure Impact, will lead an engaging and practical Noontime Knowledge workshop on building resilient, mission-driven companies and organizations.
Lindsey will explore how mission and community engagement can boost employee morale, loyalty, and well-being, and share strategies for adapting to uncertainty while staying grounded in core values. She’ll also share how to build and employ a logic model tool, a powerful framework companies and leaders can apply to create strategies that drive long-term impact.
This cost-free session is ideal for founders, nonprofit leaders, and managers looking to strengthen their organization’s culture, clarity, and strategic impact. Free and open to the community. Bring your lunch and your curiosity. |
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| | | WELCOME TO NEW SC STAFF MEMBERS JAKE SCHELL & CHRISTINE LANGLEY |
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| | Born and raised in Jackson, Jake Schell has a passion for the local community and knowledge of its strengths and the challenges it faces. He spent seven years teaching math at Jackson Hole Middle School, then took a hiatus from the valley for several years, continuing his work in public education and working in the nonprofit sector in North Carolina. Jake led a program run by Goodwill which exposed youth to local businesses through in-school education as well as on-site tours, networking with many businesses and entrepreneurs along the way, especially in the food, hospitality and tech industries. Jake recently returned to the area and currently lives in Tetonia, Idaho with his wife and three cats. He is excited to bring his background to Silicon Couloir and the TEAMS program, and looks forward to meeting and working with everyone involved. |
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| | Christine Langley joins Startup Wyoming as the Director of Founder Success, bringing more than fifteen years of leadership in Wyoming’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and a strong track record of helping founders build scalable, high growth companies. Previously, she served as Chief Operating Officer at the University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Technology Business Center, now known as IMPACT 307, where she oversaw business incubation programs and guided dozens of startups through early validation, capital strategy, and growth.
Most recently, Christine led business education and coaching initiatives at the Wyoming Women’s Business Center, expanding statewide access to entrepreneurship training and small business development resources. A lifelong entrepreneur herself, Christine has launched and operated multiple ventures and is passionate about helping others realize their potential through innovation, persistence, and purpose. In her new role, she will lead Startup Wyoming’s efforts to ensure founders across the state have the resources, connections, and support they need to succeed. |
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| | WELCOME TO NEW SC BOARD MEMBERS |
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We are thrilled to welcome eight distinguished new members to our Board of Directors: Arthur Baines, Michael Coles, Kevin Deneen, Lindsey Kneuven (L to R row one below), Mark Ladd, James Mazzarisi, Flavia Naves, and Jason Ochs (L to R row two below).
“We’re honored to welcome these exceptional leaders to our board,” said Rob Kellogg, Executive Director of Silicon Couloir. “Their diverse experience and unwavering commitment to our community will play a vital role in advancing our mission and expanding the impact of entrepreneurship throughout the Teton region and beyond.”
The new board members bring extensive experience in economics, investment, law, finance, technology, business development, and nonprofit leadership. Read board member bios HERE. |
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| | | | THREE SC COMPANIES JOIN GOLDMAN SACHS 10,000 SMALL BUSINESSES PROGRAM |
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Big congratulations to Franco Snowshapes, Iksplor, and Naughty Fruit! We’re thrilled to celebrate these three outstanding companies on their acceptance into the first-ever Wyoming cohort of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses.
Each of these ventures has been part of our TEAMS mentoring program and has taken the stage as Pitch Day finalists, demonstrating incredible vision, grit, and growth.
We love seeing our entrepreneurs take bold next steps on their journey, and this is a big one. Wyoming founders are making waves, and we couldn’t be prouder. |
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