February 2021
THE CLIMB | Validator & Idea Lab
THE CLIMB | Business Plan Competition is back again this spring as a fully online event series open to all Colorado collegiate teams! Join us at our Validator & Idea Lab to learn how to evaluate your business idea, forecast potential profits, and determine how many people would be interested in your product or service. Meet with advisors and mentors to help determine the next steps you should take to move your concept forward. Applicants to THE CLIMB are highly encouraged to attend…
Find out more »March 2021
THE CLIMB | Legal Workshop
THE CLIMB | Business Plan Competition is back again this spring as a fully online event series open to all Colorado collegiate teams! Join us at our Legal Workshop to discover the crucial questions entrepreneurs and founders should ask when launching a new venture. Attendees will be given an overview of the key issues in corporate, IP, and employment law and how to structure a business. Applicants to THE CLIMB are highly encouraged to attend this event in preparation for THE CLIMB |…
Find out more »THE CLIMB | Refinery
THE CLIMB | Business Plan Competition is back again this spring as a fully online event series open to all Colorado collegiate teams! Join us to learn more about the elevator pitch process and how to create the best executive summary for investors. This event will have THE CLIMB alumni in attendance to help applicants polish their pitches and prepare for submitting applications. Applicants to THE CLIMB are highly encouraged to attend this event in preparation for THE CLIMB | Pitch Night on…
Find out more »April 2021
THE CLIMB | Pitch Night
THE CLIMB | Business Plan Competition is back again this spring as a fully online event series open to all Colorado collegiate teams! On Pitch Night, six finalists will present their business ideas to a panel of judges in hopes of winning cash prizes up to $5,000. Come hear the teams’ innovative concepts, connect with the Denver entrepreneurial community, and find out who wins THE CLIMB. You don’t want to miss out on the most exciting event of the series! Learn more about THE CLIMB…
Find out more »November 2021
THE CLIMB SUMMIT – Semifinals
Join us on November 17 & 18th for THE CLIMB SUMMIT, a special two-night event to celebrate the Jake Jabs Business Plan Competition’s 20th anniversary. Colorado college students, alumni, and community members alike are invited to participate in this year's expanded competition that now features multiple categories — product/service, health & bioinnovation, nonprofit, and community. Come see semifinalists and finalists pitch their business ideas to a live panel of judges and compete for the chance to win up to $20,000! Backed…
Find out more »THE CLIMB SUMMIT – Finals
Join us on November 17 & 18th for THE CLIMB SUMMIT, a special two-night event to celebrate the Jake Jabs Business Plan Competition’s 20th Anniversary. Colorado college students, alumni, and community members alike are invited to participate in this year's expanded competition that now features multiple categories — product/service, health & bioinnovation, nonprofit, and community. Come see semifinalists and finalists pitch their business ideas to a live panel of judges and compete for the chance to win up to $20,000! Backed…
Find out more »February 2022
THE CLIMB | Kickoff Info Session
THE CLIMB | Jake Jabs Business Plan Competition is back again this spring for all Colorado collegiate teams! Check out our Kickoff Info Session to learn more about THE CLIMB's application process, requirements, and history. Are you looking for some team members or a mentor to help you refine your business concept? This is the time to ask questions and explore ideas with fellow students, alumni, and local entrepreneurs. This session will be hosted by Olivia Omega, a branding strategist…
Find out more »THE CLIMB | Validator
THE CLIMB | Jake Jabs Business Plan Competition is back again this spring for all Colorado collegiate teams! Join us for Validator, our idea lab workshop, to learn how to validate a business concept and how to move forward with your idea. Meet with advisors and mentors to figure out the next steps for your business. Applicants to THE CLIMB are highly encouraged to attend this event in preparation for THE CLIMB | Pitch Night on April 28, 2022. Learn…
Find out more »March 2022
THE CLIMB | Legal Workshop
THE CLIMB | Jake Jabs Business Plan Competition is back again this spring for all Colorado collegiate teams! Join us for our Legal Workshop to discover the crucial questions entrepreneurs and founders should ask when launching a new venture. Attendees will be given an overview of the key issues in corporate, IP, and employment law and how to structure a business. Applicants to THE CLIMB are highly encouraged to attend this event in preparation for THE CLIMB | Pitch Night…
Find out more »THE CLIMB | Refinery
THE CLIMB | Jake Jabs Business Plan Competition is back again this spring for all Colorado collegiate teams! Join us to learn more about the elevator pitch process and how to create the best executive summary for investors. This event will have THE CLIMB alumni in attendance to help applicants polish their pitches and prepare for submitting applications. Applicants to THE CLIMB are highly encouraged to attend this event in preparation for THE CLIMB | Pitch Night on April 28,…
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