Presenting in front of the GSC Community was a fantastic experience. It is a group rooting for you to succeed, through thoughtful questions and connections to help get you to the next level. The GSC team does an exceptional job running the event and setting the stage for a positive experience for everyone. I highly recommend this event and pitching in front of this community to anyone building a business in the front range who wants feedback on their business or investor pitch, and to connect with like-minded people!
Sam Moore, Founder & CEO
Hazlo
“Golden Startup Coffee is the most intentional and impactful startup community in Colorado. From my first experience as an attendee to working directly with the team to refine my pitch, every interaction has been meaningful. GSC isn’t just another networking event—it’s a thoughtfully curated environment that consistently delivers value to founders. If you're deciding between GSC and another event, the choice is simple: choose GSC.”
Michael Mancinelli, President and Cofounder
Tully
"Golden Startup Coffee was the perfect venue to introduce my new venture, Time to Play, to the startup community. They are a group of experienced and thoughtful, connected and supportive individuals who want to see you succeed. Presenting there gave me the boost in connections and confidence needed to truly invest in the next phase of my startup. Thank you for allowing me to be part of such a great group of people."
Esther Davy, CEO and Founder
Time to Play
"I went into Golden Startup Coffee with no expectations. I attended my first session a month before pitching and was amazed at how genuinely "founder first" the giving mentality was. Everyone was eager to support each other—not just the person presenting, but also the other founders in the room who had “an ask.”
I love how the event is structured, with opportunities for networking before, during, and after the session, as well as dedicated time around the pitches to ensure everyone's needs are addressed. When it was my turn to pitch the next month, the atmosphere was incredibly welcoming and comfortable, and I’m still receiving outreach as a result.
I’m deeply grateful for this experience and can’t recommend it enough—whether you’re pitching, attending, or simply seeking support. It’s truly a fantastic community :)"
Kari Cao, CEO and Founder
RenewRx
"Golden Startup Coffee has always been one of my favorite places to meet other founders, learn about the startup community, and find great resources, so I was incredibly excited for an opportunity to present. This is a great audience to practice a pitch in front of and find resources for your startup. I found the audience to be engaged, warm, and ready to help. I feel very grateful to be a part of the Golden Startup community, as everyone feels genuinely invested in helping other startup founders and wants to see everyone succeed."
Taylor Anderson, Founder and CEO
Provanity Cosmetics
"The Golden Startup Coffee crowd was warm and engaging and asked smart questions. We ultimately raised over $500k from angels in the room or connected to folks in the room, and they have been very helpful with introductions to institutional investors."
- Matt Oesterle
Founder & CEO of Ramble