Join us for an exciting event showcasing ambitious local entrepreneurs as they pitch their ideas for feedback and funding. All entrepreneurs pitching have gone through the Trout Tank Pitch Accelerator - a two month program that gives participants pitch training, as well as exposure to lenders, investors, and the business community.

Through the Denver Metro SBDC’s network and partners, the Trout Tank program offers a robust track of courses that culminate in the top entrepreneurs pitching at the Trout Tank Pitch Competition event. Companies that participate in the Trout Tank will have the opportunity to:

--Be featured on Denver Metro SBDC’s various communications channels
--Attend the Funding Options Panel
--Take part in the Rockies Venture Club Pitch Academy
--Compete in the final pitch audition
--Attend or Pitch at the Trout Tank event Sponsored by Colorado Lending Source & Mission Yogurt.

This special Denver Startup Week Edition of Trout Tank will feature the following entrepreneurs:

MoneyCarta
Bryan Knoebel - https://www.moneycarta.com/
MoneyCarta is an app that acts as a financial advisor, covering all of the areas that an in-person financial planning session would entail.

SaltiSweet Ice Cream Factory
Michael Jennings - http://saltisweet.com/
Salti-Sweet Ice Cream Factory manufactures a super-premium frozen novelty made with Boulder organic ice cream hugging an organic pretzel. They started selling at one local Whole Foods store in November, 2014 and have expanded into 515 stores in 27 states.

Union Stitch & Design
Mellisa Gallic - http://www.unionstitchanddesign.com/
Union Stitch and Design creates custom aprons for restaurants and any other business that uses aprons. The company is client-driven and focuses on custom designs to help each chef and restaurant claim their identity and style through their uniform.

Refreshments: Light food & beverage

Hosted by: Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce | Denver Metro SBDC | Gensler Denver

http://www.denversbdc.org
@denversbdc #TroutTank
http://www.gensler.com/offices/denver

Stay at Gensler today for:
https://www.denverstartupweek.org/schedule/2560-dsw-designer-track-opening-happy-hour