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Upcoming Events

  • The Meetup
    The Meetup
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, May 27
    Startup Waco
    May 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Startup Waco, 605 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
    A weekly gathering where small business owners connect over tacos, coffee, and founder stories—sparking inspiration, community, and meaningful relationships across Waco’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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  • Happy Hour
    Happy Hour
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jun 11
    Sloane's - Waco
    Jun 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Sloane's - Waco, 110 N 25th St, Waco, TX 76710, USA
    A monthly, invitation-only gathering where high growth founders and business leaders connect over drinks—no agenda, no pitches, just authentic relationships and Waco’s most energizing entrepreneurial crowd.
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  • Community Brain
    Community Brain
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jun 15
    Startup Waco
    Jun 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Startup Waco, 605 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
    A quarterly problem-solving forum where entrepreneurs present challenges to a curated panel of Waco’s brightest experts—unlocking insights, solutions, and momentum through collective wisdom and real-time guidance.
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  • Launchpad
    Launchpad
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Aug 14
    Startup Waco
    Aug 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – Aug 15, 2026, 3:00 PM
    Startup Waco, 605 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
    A three-day bootcamp where entrepreneurs transform ideas into minimum viable products through intensive training and mentorship, culminating in a pitch to judges with funding awarded to top concepts.
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  • Founder's Retreat
    Founder's Retreat
    Thu, Aug 20
    Location is TBD
    Aug 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – Aug 23, 2026, 10:00 AM
    Location is TBD
    A four-day, application-based retreat for high-growth founders to step away, gain clarity, and build deep connections in an intimate, inspiring setting designed for reflection and community.
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  • Student Entrepreneurship
    Student Entrepreneurship
    Mon, Aug 31
    Location is TBD
    Aug 31, 2026, 8:00 AM – Dec 04, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    A semester-long high school program teaching juniors and seniors core startup skills—MVP building, branding, finance, and pitching—culminating in a judged pitch competition with scholarship funding.
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  • The Pitch
    The Pitch
    Thu, Nov 05
    Startup Waco
    Nov 05, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Startup Waco, 605 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
    An annual, application-based pitch event where revenue-generating founders present to local investors—bridging Waco’s capital and deal flow by showcasing high-potential businesses seeking funding.
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  • Masterclass Series
    Masterclass Series
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Apr 24
    Startup Waco
    Apr 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Startup Waco, 605 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
    A flexible workshop series offering practical, Entrepreneurship-101–style education—covering topics ranging from finance to branding and more through expert-led classes designed to strengthen every founder’s foundational knowledge.
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  • Breakthrough
    Breakthrough
    Sat, Apr 11
    Startup Waco
    Apr 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Startup Waco, 605 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
    A three-month growth program helping established businesses overcome plateaus through an intensive kickoff, guided traction milestones, and a final pitch competition awarding capital to top-performing founders.
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  • Launchpad
    Launchpad
    Wed, Mar 11
    Startup Waco
    Mar 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – Mar 13, 2026, 3:00 PM
    Startup Waco, 605 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
    A three-day bootcamp where entrepreneurs transform ideas into minimum viable products through intensive training and mentorship, culminating in a pitch to judges with funding awarded to top concepts.
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  • Tuesday Community Group
    Tuesday Community Group
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jan 06
    Waco
    Jan 06, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CST
    Waco, 605 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
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  • Breakthrough
    Breakthrough
    Tue, Jan 06
    Waco
    Jan 06, 2026, 8:00 AM CST – Jan 08, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
    Waco, 605 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
    A guided, high-impact program that helps small business owners sharpen their strategy, strengthen their pitch, and get clear on their next steps for growth.
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  • The Meetup
    The Meetup
    Wed, Dec 31
    Waco
    Dec 31, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM CST
    Waco, 605 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
    Kickstart your Wednesday with fresh ideas, real connections, and the small-business community that moves you forward.
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  • StartUp Bootcamp 2
    StartUp Bootcamp 2
    Tue, Dec 23
    Waco
    Dec 23, 2025, 8:00 AM CST – Dec 24, 2025, 3:30 PM CST
    Waco, 605 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
    The fast, practical two-day jumpstart that gives new entrepreneurs the confidence and clarity to turn an idea into something real.
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  • StartUp Bootcamp
    StartUp Bootcamp
    Tue, Dec 02
    Waco
    Dec 02, 2025, 8:00 AM CST – Dec 03, 2025, 3:30 PM CST
    Waco, 605 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA
    The fast, practical two-day jumpstart that gives new entrepreneurs the confidence and clarity to turn an idea into something real.
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