STL Startup Week is built by people like you

It takes a city of doers to make a week this bold—and we want you on the team.

STL Startup Week may be supported by generous partners, but it’s driven by local founders, creatives, and community builders who believe in what St. Louis is creating.

Whether you’re ready to sponsor an event, speak on stage, host a gathering, volunteer behind the scenes, or simply show up and connect, there’s a meaningful role for you in this movement.

Be part of something bigger than just one week

STL Startup Week is a platform built by people, powered by passion, and open to everyone who wants to invest in our region’s future. Getting involved isn’t just about showing up. It’s about contributing to something real. Something meaningful. Something that might change the course of someone’s business, career, or creative journey.

Not sure where you fit in? No problem! We’ve broken it down below. Find the way you want to make an impact—then take the next step.

Learn more about STL Startup Week

Ways to get involved

Attend

Join us for one or more events during Startup Week—everyone's welcome!

View the schedule

Submit

If you have an event that should be part of Startup Week, tell us about it!

Host an event

Sponsor

Startup Week is made possible by the support of our generous sponsors.

Become a sponsor

Volunteer

Go behind the scenes to help make this year's event a success.

Volunteer opportunities

Make an impact in the business community

However you choose to get involved, you’re helping build something special. This is more than an event. It’s a celebration of creativity, connection, and community, and it only works because people like you raise your hand and say, “I’m in.”