Attend Boulder Startup Week
The schedule is now live!
Register now!Check out our event map where you can get a lay of the land and some ways to get from venue to venue. Special thanks to B-Cycle for the BSW2024 discount code for the 3-day pass!
Frequently Asked Questions
Boulder BCycle, Boulder’s all-electric bike share system, is offering discounted access for all Boulder Startup Week attendees so that you can quickly ride between BSW events and see Boulder by e-bike! Download the BCycle app and register an Explorer Pass from May 13-17 using promotion code BSW24 to get an unlimited number of BCycle e-bike trips for 3 days for only $25! The Explorer Pass provides three full days of e-bike share and includes all trips up to two hours in duration.
You can also use the RTD HOP Bus Route to get from place to place. Refer to our map above for more information about specific stops.
Must brings: (as in, not mandatory, but you’re going to probably want to)
- water bottle (you can refill at venues throughout the event & search refill stations here. )
- community mindset (how can you help contribute positively to the event?)
You might want:
- Snacks
- Business cards (or a QR code or similar handy)
- A way to take notes
- Shoes that can take you from venue to venue
- A helmet for using shared e-bikes & e-scooters from venue to venue
Basecamp at Galvanize is where volunteers will check in and where you can be guaranteed to get your questions answered. We’ll also have coffee and snacks (until supplies are exhausted), name badges, and general merriment.
Basecamp at Galvanize will also have a Give/Needs board. Do you have something (time, expertise, product, etc.) that could be valuable to others and you’re willing to give freely? Post it up on the board for others to be able to contact you about it. Is there one thing that you really need that would turn things around for you or make a big impact on what’s next for you? Post your need on the board for others to be able to contact you with freely given help.
The Give/Needs board is not an opportunity to solicit, sell, generate lists/leads, etc. This is a place to freely give to others. Stop by as you have free time throughout the week to peruse the board and see if there’s something you can help with!
Kiln and WeWork will also have name badges and coffee/snacks until supplies are exhausted.
By registering for the event, you can help us make sure we’re adequately prepared for you! Additionally, having accurate numbers helps us communicate ROI more clearly to our sponsors, without which we would not be able to put on this 100% free event. We won’t share your information with our sponsors without your explicit permission, but by registering, you give us statistics about attendee numbers to share.
You can REGISTER HERE and do your best to let us know some of the sessions and events you plan to attend as soon as you can! Thanks so much for cooperating so the event can be awesome for all.
Allow yourself plenty of time to park and get to the venue.
Galvanize: The Boulder Public Library is a short walk or there are two public parking garages nearby on Walnut: 1000 Walnut & 1125 Walnut St. Otherwise, there is mostly street parking. Typically, parking is available between 7-10th streets on/between Walnut & Pearl (2-3 hr time limit; be careful, they will ticket).
Kiln: Please do not park in the lot behind Kiln, this is for members only. The next 2-3 blocks West of 21st on Pearl or other nearby streets are usually best.
WeWork: Free Parking locations: On 26th Street – free 2-hour street parking (does go fast), 29th Street Mall parking (Free – security office does monitor garage for security; not who parks), Goodwill/REI (not usually monitored).
Paid Parking location (low/reasonable rate): Hilton parking garage under WeWork; Rate=$2 for first hr, $1 for each add’l hour. At 4 hrs, it goes to a day rate of $8. At 8 hours, it goes to a 24-hour rate of $22.
- To enter, go right into driveway just West of WeWork on Canyon (just before Embassy Suites). Garage entrance is at the end of the driveway on the right. Also, a 2nd entrance driveway to the garage is on 26th street just North of Embassy Suites. OK to park in Blue areas labeled “Office Parking” [as long as NOT designated for “MLB”] OR the Orange areas for hotel parking.
Founder Central: Plenty of parking at site/own parking lot and along Central Ave. (pay attention to signs).
Please utilize public transit and use our BSW2024 Bcycle discount (details above in “How can I get between the venues easily?”) as much as possible during the week to limit short trips/parking from venue to venue as time allows.
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