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If you’re an entrepreneur, you don’t need us to tell you that the road you walk, while meaningful and rewarding, can prove incredibly challenging. That’s why we’re here. We aim to break down barriers and fill gaps so that you and your business can thrive.
Programs and Events Designed With You In Mind
Startup Waco hopes to make your journey just a bit easier with our dynamic, high impact programs and events created for entrepreneurs and business leaders..
Taking place on the third Thursday of every month from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM, AFTER HOURS is a speaker series and networking event where you can meet entrepreneurs in McLennan County and learn from Waco’s leading movers and shakers! Get ready to hear from industry leaders who will share their expertise, insights and tips for success. Whether you’re a seasoned founder or just starting out on the entrepreneurial journey, AFTER HOURS is perfect for anyone looking to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and business owners while learning from the best. Join us for a free happy hour and networking.
Business Blueprints is a bi-annual program that takes a community-driven approach to small business acceleration. Cohorts are developed based on various factors including industry sector, stage of business, and geographic or demographic groups. Once a cohort is established, education and mentoring modules are delivered in either 3- or 6-week formats. Individual coaches work with business owners to implement the strategies, and all programs are bilingual. Email us to hear about the upcoming program details.
Startup Waco has partnered with Kiva, the largest crowd-lending platform in the world, to bring Waco an innovative new solution to provide access to capital for small businesses. Kiva creates an important new path to the financial mainstream, offering a $0 fee, 0% interest loans to small businesses, with Startup Waco providing wrap-around financial education and advisory services to the recipient businesses. Since launching in 2021, Startup Waco has deployed over $250k to local businesses on the Kiva platform.
This is the best place to get started if you’re new to Startup Waco. Our team reserves hours each week to meet with entrepreneurs about their business, to make connections where needed, and to help get plugged into everything happening at Startup Waco and with other partner organizations.
Join us every Wednesday morning from 9-10am at our co-working space downtown, 605 Austin Ave. Each week you’ll hear from a different entrepreneur and have the opportunity to ask questions and network with others that are interested in the ecosystem development of Waco. All are welcome, no reservation required, and of course, there will be lots of coffee provided! If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out.
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