Boulder Startup Week begins on Monday, and for individuals who are unfamiliar, it’s 5 days jam-packed with tech and startup occasions throughout Boulder. Having gotten our begin at Techstars Boulder, the neighborhood holds a particular place in our hearts.

Listed here are our tips about learn how to make essentially the most of Boulder Startup Week:

Plan which occasions you need to go to. You’ll want to try the schedule and register for occasions prematurely. Many hit capability rapidly, so it’s essential to have your identify on the listing.
Prep a backpack. It sounds slightly like highschool, however you’ll need to have your laptop computer/pill, paper and pens for taking notes, and a option to carry all of the schwag they’ll be handing out, or the stuff you’ve bought to offer away.
Don’t overlook your charger, and possibly your hotspot. Carry a charger to your telephone and laptop computer. Folks with dying telephones appears to be an epidemic at occasions like this when everyone seems to be tweeting, checking in, utilizing maps, and checking the schedule. Don’t get caught with no option to juice yours again up. Additionally, you probably have a transportable hotspot, it’s helpful to have – there’s not all the time wifi at each venue, or typically the web that’s accessible drags due to the visitors.
Take a jacket and a water bottle, and put on snug sneakers. No, you received’t be going for a hike (although that’s one occasion choice) however you’ll be strolling between occasions, typically as much as a mile or so – significantly if you happen to go to the startup crawl.
There’s a chance of snow on Monday, however it might be sunny and scorching on Wednesday. Pack a jacket, carry a water bottle, contemplate some sunscreen, and be able to be in your toes lots – many occasions could also be standing room solely.
Take your enterprise playing cards, laptop computer stickers, and t-shirts. Undoubtedly have a card handy to folks you meet. Even if you happen to’re not there repping an organization or are merely job looking, get some playing cards made along with your electronic mail deal with. For those who’ve bought firm schwag, have it readily available to offer away.
Get on Twitter. Observe @bldrstartupweek and use the official hashtag, #bsw14.
Get to occasions early. As we talked about earlier than, many hit capability and are standing room solely by the point they begin. If you need a seat, get there 10-Quarter-hour early, and reap the benefits of the additional networking time.
Carry your ID. There will likely be beer at most of the occasions. It’s possible you’ll or could not get carded, nevertheless it’s a good suggestion to have it with you so you may strive a few of Boulder’s glorious craft brews. (Additionally the second purpose to hold water with you. And possibly breath mints.)