STL Startup Week

STL Startup Week (STLSW) is the region’s premier event series designed by and for the local entrepreneurship community.

Thanks for joining us for Startup Week 2024!

Last year, we hosted 56 sessions and saw over 2,400 attendees. Thank you to all of our session leads, speakers, panelists, sponsors, volunteers, and committee members for making it happen. We couldn't have pulled it off without you.

If you haven't already, be sure to sign up for our email list to be the first to hear about our plans for 2025!

Supporting STL founders and innovators

STL Startup Week (STLSW) is the region’s premier event series designed by and for the local entrepreneurial community. Each year, STLSW brings together thousands of founders, small business owners, investors, industry experts, and community leaders to spark new ideas (create), foster meaningful connections (connect), and promote shared learning (grow). The week-long programming features inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, dynamic panel discussions, pitch competitions, networking events, meetups, and more.

Customize your experience

Choose your own adventure by building your custom agenda from the week's events.

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Go behind the scenes

Startup Week is organized by a team of dedicated volunteers. Join us!

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Build connections

Forge lasting connections with other entrepreneurs and change-makers.

Meet the team

Be inspired

No matter where you are in your journey, you'll get energized for what comes next.

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