The first-ever STL Startup Week (November 1-9, 2019) brought together St. Louis entrepreneurs through hands-on experiences at Cortex Innovation Community, including a resource fair with 60+ startups, co-working space tours, and networking events. The event focused on establishing long-term connections within the startup community and showcasing St. Louis's growing entrepreneurial ecosystem, which saw $378 million in venture capital investment in 2018.