September 2021
Best of Colorado: Andre Durand
The Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship’s Best of Colorado Speaker Series features Colorado’s greatest entrepreneurs and business leaders. Join us as Andre Durand, founder and CEO of Ping Identity, discusses how his company became the leading provider of cloud identity security solutions. This event is open to the public virtually and in person. "To go" refreshments will be provided. Masks are REQUIRED to attend this event in person. RSVP Here: bit.ly/3DA3TE2
Find out more »October 2021
Best of Colorado: Robin Glenn
The Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship’s Best of Colorado Speaker Series features Colorado’s greatest entrepreneurs and business leaders. Join us as Robin Glenn, CEO and co-founder of BASE Education, discusses how her software company is redefining mental health support for teens through its online, CASEL approved and evidence-based, Social Emotional Learning Curriculum. This event is open to the public virtually and in person. "To go" refreshments will be provided. Masks are REQUIRED to attend this event in person. RSVP Here: bit.ly/3zGzMZ9
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 »CEO Kickoff Meeting
The University of Colorado Denver's chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) is the student entrepreneurship club at the Jake Jabs Center and the Business School. The group connects its members to a strong network of entrepreneurial-minded individuals within CU Denver and the greater Denver area. The organization is open to all students, both undergraduate and graduate, interested in growing their ideas and professional network regardless of major or academic interests. *Masks are REQUIRED to attend this event.* Where: Room…
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,…
Find out more »April 2022
THE CLIMB | Pitch Night
THE CLIMB | Jake Jabs Business Plan Competition is back again this spring for all Colorado collegiate teams! At Pitch Night, finalists will present their business ideas to a panel of judges in hopes of winning cash prizes up to $10,000. Come hear the teams' innovative concepts, connect with the Denver entrepreneurial communities, and find out who wins THE CLIMB! Applicants to THE CLIMB are highly encouraged to attend this event in preparation for THE CLIMB | Pitch Night on…
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