2024 Event Recap: A great year to be at Founded in FoCo

Charles Howes on March 11, 2024

After Founded in FoCo 2024, we’re left feeling incredibly thankful for the community that made the event what it was this year.

We saw an amazing display of collaboration, learning, and networking that truly highlighted the strength and diversity of our local ecosystem.

5 Days, New Venue, New Partners

100+ Events & Speakers

700+ Community Members

Here’s a brief reflection on the week, and a big thank you to everyone involved.

Community at Its Best

This event shone because of you – the 700+ entrepreneurs, small business owners, nonprofits, solopreneurs, and community members who came together to share, learn, and connect. The range of sessions and workshops on offer was a direct reflection of our community’s broad interests and its commitment to growth, innovation, and mutual support.

And we had a blast at our Community Celebration featuring music by The FoCo Motown Revue, presented by the Bohemian Foundation. Thank you for showing up and having fun with us.

Learning Together

We’re proud to have nearly doubled the number of events this year to include over 100+ session with 100+ speakers. The opportunities for learning at Founded in FoCo for 2024 were both valuable and varied. From insights that will drive businesses and nonprofits forward to strategies that spark new ideas, it was a week rich with takeaways and inspiration.

The Power of Connection

Building relationships is at the heart of Founded in FoCo, and this year was no exception. The connections made this week, the conversations had, and the collaborative spirit felt throughout the event underscore what makes our community special. It’s these interactions that fuel the collaborative energy and drive meaningful initiatives within and beyond our ecosystem.

Highlights from 2024 participants include:

“It was a truly awesome event. The sessions I attended were first rate. The atmosphere was electric and truly collaborative.”

“Founded in FoCo is an opportunity to learn from the best in their key areas of expertise that live and work in Northern Colorado. It is motivating to feel a part of such a vibrant community of business owners and non-profits.”

“Quality speaker. Collaborative, supportive crowd.”

“This was a delightfully intense week of meeting fellow business people (networking), learning things, and getting hype to move forward with my business!”

“I was amazed at the extensive knowledge that the instructors and business owners shared. I learned more than I could have imagined and met many individuals who shared their stories as well. Also, I have several meetings set up to pursue further help in some of the areas that I am lacking in my business.”

“So much value for the price and so many opportunities to network with locals.”

“The Founded in FOCO Conference was one of the best, well-organized conferences I have attended. The caliber of the speakers was outstanding, the volunteers were positive and helpful, the venues were clean, AV worked well (easy to see and hear,) schedule and room changes were easy to access through the app, plus well communicated via email, and the networking opportunities were well done with great food and snacks. Thank you for a great experience, I am already looking forward to next year!”

“This was worth WAY more than the $20 ticket price – AND I’m glad that at $20 everyone was able to attend no matter their economic status! Also the variety of presenters was fantastic!!”

“I’ve found the sessions that I’ve attended to be really helpful in thinking things through that I need to keep in mind for running our non-profit. I’ve also gotten some good ideas and found out about resources that I didn’t even know were out there.”

Thank You

To every attendee, speaker and volunteer – your energy and dedication are what make Founded in FoCo more than just an event. To every exhibitor, community partner, and sponsor – your financial and in-kind contributions helped make the week possible and provide meaningful resources to strengthen the entrepreneurial fabric of our economy.

A special shout-out to those of you who shared your stories and experiences, adding depth and real-world insights to our sessions and programming. Your willingness to engage and share has not only contributed to the success of this year’s event but has also set the stage for an even more impactful Founded in FoCo 2025.

As we look forward to next year, we’re inspired by the stories of growth, learning, and connection that have emerged from this week. Founded in FoCo is a testament to the vibrant, supportive community we have here in Northern Colorado, and we can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve together in the future.

Thank you, once again, for being an essential part of this journey. Your involvement is what shapes our community and makes events like Founded in FoCo a cornerstone for learning and collaboration. See you next year!