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| CHANCE MEETINGSFirst Monday of Every Month |
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| Monday, September 8th • 5-7 pm @ The Virginian |
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| Silicon Couloir is excited to welcome you to our September 8th Chance Meetings featuring a panel discussion, Find Your Fundraising Fit: Strategies That Match Your Mission, on Monday, September 8th at the Virginian from 5-7pm. This conversation will shine a light on the many ways entrepreneurs can fund their ventures, exploring the advantages, trade-offs, and practical lessons from those who have navigated each path.
Our entrepreneur panelists will share their firsthand experience across a wide range of funding strategies including bootstrapping, grants, crowdfunding, nonprofit, angel investments, and venture capital. Panelists include Karissa Akin, Marnie Peterson, Emily Byrne, Taylor Phillips, Ryan Buter, and Evan Huck.
Whether you’re launching your first venture or scaling to the next level, this session will help you understand which fundraising model best aligns with your mission, values, and growth goals. |
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| | | Chance Meetings: Teton Valley Bonus Edition |
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| Join us at Lula Wine Bar in Driggs, ID on September 22nd from 5-7pm for Clicks, Code, and Crew: Make Your Website Better Starting Today, an engaging panel designed to give you practical tools to strengthen your online presence. Moderated by Erica Rice of The Brandstalk, the conversation will feature Chris Jensen, founder of Cirque Online, who specializes in SEO, AI optimization, and e-commerce solutions; BJ Hansen, founder of Teton Homestead, who brings a business owner’s perspective on how design and technology directly impact performance; and Lane Valiante, founder and CEO of Caldera Creative, a marketing and branding agency helping organizations turn audience insight into strategy-led creative solutions. From search strategy to user experience to design-forward branding, this panel will deliver actionable takeaways you can start applying right away, all while connecting with fellow entrepreneurs and community members. |
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| Pitch Day, our flagship event of the year, is less than a month away!
Our five entrepreneurs have already completed three of five intensive coaching sessions and are making impressive progress refining their business models and pitches. You won’t want to miss an evening filled with bold ideas, inspiration, and community energy.
Stay tuned…bigger Pitch Day prize announcements are coming soon! |
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| | | Fueling the Future of Entrepreneurship |
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| Thanks to your past support through Old Bill’s Fun Run, Silicon Couloir continues to empower entrepreneurship in the Tetons and beyond. Together, we’re building a thriving ecosystem that strengthens our local economy and creates opportunities for the future. Over the last 14 years donor generosity has fueled incredible impact: 19,444+ ecosystem engagements 804 entrepreneurs supported $199M+ capital raised by ventures 8,790 mentorship volunteer hours 76 ventures mentored through TEAMS
Please consider renewing your support through Old Bill’s Fun Run. Every gift is matched, multiplying your impact. Donations are due by Friday, September 15 at 5:00 pm. |
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| NoSo Patches, a purpose-driven outdoor gear company based in Jackson, WY, is seeking a creative and organized Marketing & Events Coordinator to help grow its brand and mission to “patch the planet.” This full-time role blends digital marketing, event coordination, and community engagement, offering the opportunity to plan and execute campaigns, manage social media channels, support brand collaborations, and represent NoSo at trade shows and activations. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience, a strong eye for design and copywriting, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Benefits include PTO, wellness stipends, and outdoor industry perks. With a culture rooted in sustainability, creativity, and fun, NoSo offers the chance to make an environmental and social impact while supporting the company’s vision to be the best patch brand on the planet. |
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