Skip to main content
Ascent CFO Solutions made the Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies!

Colorado Startup Week 2025

  • Home
  • Colorado Startup Week 2025

Events for Growth-Focused Leaders

Join Ascent CFO Solutions at Colorado Startup Week for events that will accelerate your growth, September 17 & 18, 2025, in downtown Denver.

From a panel to a happy hour to a workshop, there’s something for every entrepreneur who is in the trenches of scaling their company and  eager to learn from those who have been there before.


September 17 – Morning Session

Inflection Point: From Startup to Scale-Up Success

Date & Time

Wednesday, September 17
10:00 – 11:15 AM

Details

Panel Discussion with Q&A

Location

Downtown Denver Polsinelli Office

1401 Lawrence Street, Suite 2300
Denver, CO 80202

What got you to $5M won’t get you to $50M.

Every successful startup eventually hits a wall—when the founder hustle, informal processes, and “figure it out as we go” mentality stops working.

Join our panel of battle-tested leaders for an honest discussion about transforming your startup into a scalable, sustainable business. Our seasoned operators will share real-world experiences upgrading four critical areas that determine whether companies thrive or struggle to scale-up.

What We’ll Cover:

  • People: How to evolve from “chief everything officer” to strategic CEO, build your second-in-command, and bring in professional financial leadership without breaking the bank.
  • Process: Transform from spreadsheet chaos to professional monthly closes, create cash flow predictability, and build scalable workflows that work when you’re not in the room.
  • Systems: Evaluate your tools, integrate your tech stack for real-time visibility, and build dashboards that actually drive decisions.
  • Mindset: Shift from working IN the business to working ON it, develop financial sophistication for strategic decision-making, and view upgrades as investments rather than costs.

Who Should Attend:

Founders, CEOs, and leaders of $5M+ revenue companies who recognize their current systems won’t support growth ambitions and are ready to invest in scalable infrastructure.

September 17 – Afternoon Networking

Exclusive Networking Happy Hour

Co-Hosted with JP Morgan

Date & Time

Wednesday, September 17
4-7 PM

Location

Downtown Denver
19th & Blake St.

Details

Limited spots available
Apply to attend

Join fellow entrepreneurs and investors for an intimate evening of networking. Connect with like-minded leaders who are scaling their businesses and building the future of Colorado’s ecosystem.

⚠️ Limited spots available! This exclusive event brings together carefully selected entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders for meaningful conversations and lasting connections.

What to Expect:

  • Intimate networking with vetted entrepreneurs
  • Direct access to premier service providers, investors, and JP Morgan relationship managers
  • You’ll be notified if your application to attend is accepted & further details will be provided.

Fill out the form to apply.

September 18 – Morning Session

Right People, Right Metrics, Real Results

Interactive Workshop for Founders, Start-ups & SMBs using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)

Date & Time

Thursday, September 18
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Details

Workshop

In this interactive EOS®-based workshop, an EOS Implementer, Fractional CFO, and Fractional Sales Leader team up to show you how to:

  • Use the People Analyzer™ to build the dream team
  • Track progress with a Weekly Scorecard that actually drives action
  • Align your organization with a clear Accountability Chart

Expect real talk, real tools, and real takeaways you can put to work immediately—no fluff, no filler.

Who Should Attend:

Founders, Start-ups & SMBs using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) or are interested in the business management framework.

ANYTIME

Coordinate a Meet-Up

Let’s grab coffee, lunch, or drinks during Colorado Startup Week.

An Experienced CFO is Within Reach

Start Building Financial Clarity Today