STL Startup Week

We’re still riding the momentum from STL Startup Week 2025. 💛

Did you attend? Chances are you’re in here.

📸 Relive the week (or see what you missed).

Tag yourself, share your favorites, and drop a comment if you spot a moment that takes you right back.

Thank you again to every founder, speaker, partner, volunteer, and attendee who showed up and made this community shine. Onward. 🚀

Thank you, STL. 🎉

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Missed a session or want to relive the magic? Session replays will be available on YouTube soon. Stay tuned to your inbox for updates. 👀📩

In the meantime, please share:

💡 What was your favorite session this year?
💡 What topics or speakers should we feature next year?
(Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇)

That’s a wrap on STL Startup Week 2025. 😎

Five days. Dozens of sessions. Hundreds of founders, creators, and dreamers — all proving that St. Louis doesn’t just talk about ideas; we build them. 💡

💛 Huge thanks to every speaker, sponsor, volunteer, and attendee who made this the best Startup Week yet.

To our fearless leader, Matt Menietti, and every partner and venue who helped bring this week to life — thank you for making it unforgettable.

It’s been a privilege to learn, connect, and grow alongside you. Until next year! Stay curious and keep building right here in the 314. 💥

Day 4 ✅ and what a ride.

From creative breakthroughs to powerful panels, today reminded us that the best ideas happen when we show up and stay curious. 🙌

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💡 Didn’t make it today? Don’t worry — we’ve got one final day of sessions, community events, and celebration ahead!

Join us tomorrow at Spark Coworking – St. Louis for the grand finale of STL Startup Week 2025.

Build your Friday schedule now 👉 stlouisstartupweek.com/schedule

Day 5 is right around the corner, and we’re closing out strong. 💪

Tomorrow, join us at Spark Coworking – St. Louis for the final day of STL Startup Week 2025! Friday is all about scaling smarter, focusing your energy, and building something beautiful (even when life doesn’t slow down).

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 | 📍 Spark Coworking – St. Louis

• 9:30 AM How to Build a Full Marketing Team of AI Agents For Your Startup
• 11:00 AM Not Every Problem Needs Solving: A Framework for Evaluating Business Challenges
• 1:00 PM Build For Problems, Not Solutions
• 2:30 PM Building Beautiful Things When Life Keeps Happening

Plus, community events happening all across STL — including SuperCollider: Reflection & Resilience, the AACC Asian Business Summit, and the Bourbon Friday Afterparty at TechArtista Downtown. 🥃

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It’s free! Just register and build your Friday agenda in Whova. 👉 stlouisstartupweek.com/schedule

Let’s finish this week the way we started it — strong, inspired, and all in. 💥

🚗 Parking Info | Today, Nov. 13
The Showroom @ CIC St. Louis

Heading to Day 4 of STL Startup Week at The Showroom, CIC @ 20 S. Sarah St.? Here’s where to park ⬇️

Free parking is available in the N. Silo Surface Lot
📍 4052 Forest Park Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

The lot is just across the street from CIC — look for the pink-highlighted area on the map!

Sessions start at 9:30 AM, so plan to arrive a few minutes early to grab your spot and check in.

👉 Full schedule + RSVP: stlouisstartupweek.com/schedule

Day 3 ✅ And you crushed it, STL.

18Rails was buzzing with energy! Packed sessions, hallway conversations, and so many moments that reminded us why this community matters. 💪

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💡 Didn’t make it today? No worries — the week’s not over yet.

Join us tomorrow at The Showroom at CIC for another incredible day of panels, workshops, and connection.

Build your Thursday schedule now 👉 stlouisstartupweek.com/schedule

Day 4 is up next. 🚀

Tomorrow, we’re heading to The Showroom at CIC @ 20 S. Sarah for a full day of great talks and collaboration — from balancing your 9–5 and side hustle to building partnerships that actually last.

𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 | 📍 The Showroom, CIC @ 20 S. Sarah

• 9:30 AM The Double Shift: Building a Startup While Working Full-Time
• 11:00 AM Beyond the Collab: Building Strategic & Mutually Beneficial Partnerships
• 1:00 PM Beyond VC: Capital Strategies for Every Entrepreneur
• 2:30 PM Let’s Collage It Out: Break Free from Overthinking

Plus, community events happening all across STL — from Scale Deep: Building Wealth Where We Live to Inside AgTech: Meet the Founders and Founders Lounge Open House – Startup Week Edition.

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It’s free! Just register and build your agenda in Whova. 👉 stlouisstartupweek.com/schedule

Let’s make Thursday a great day! 💥

Day 2 ✅ You brought the heat, STL.

From the first coffee chat to the final conversation, today proved what happens when this city shows up with curiosity, bravery, and support.

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💡 Didn’t make it today? No worries — we’re just getting started.

Join us tomorrow at 18Rails for another round of inspiring sessions, hands-on learning, and community connection.

Build your Wednesday schedule now 👉 stlouisstartupweek.com/schedule

Day 3 is coming in hot. 🔥

Tomorrow, we’re taking over 18Rails for a full day focused on scaling smart, leading with intention, and turning local ideas into lasting impact.

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 | 📍 18Rails

• 9:30 AM From Five to Fifty: Scaling Your Engineering Team Without Tanking Culture or Velocity
• 11:00 AM HR Without the BS: Building a Scalable People Strategy Before You Think You Need One
• 1:00 PM Pour Into You: Building Your Brand & Business with Intention
• 2:30 PM From Booth to Brick and Mortar: Scaling Sideways Then Up

Plus, community events all across STL — from Pitching in the Warm Fuzzy Shark Tank to Confluence Tech Hub Demo Day and more.

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It’s free! Just register and build your agenda in Whova. 👉 stlouisstartupweek.com/schedule

See you then for another day of big ideas and even bigger connections. 💥

Day 1 ✅ And wow, what a kickoff.

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us at T-REX for a packed day. You showed up early, stayed late, and made it clear: St. Louis is building big things. 💪

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💡 Didn’t make it today? No worries — there’s a whole week ahead.

Join us tomorrow at TechArtista UCity for another round of powerhouse sessions (and some coffee + collaboration on the side).

Build your Tuesday schedule now 👉 stlouisstartupweek.com/schedule

Day 2 is on deck. ☕

Tomorrow, we’re heading to TechArtista UCity for a full day of bold ideas, honest founder stories, and fresh perspectives.

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 | 📍 TechArtista UCity

• 8:30 AM Café con Business – Using Google Tools for Small Business @ La Zensia Coffee Shop
• 9:30 AM Beyond the Avatar: Clarify Your Brand, Attract Your People
• 11:00 AM Don’t Go It Alone: Building Your Startup’s Back Office Dream Team
• 1:00 PM Debunked: 5 Myths That Hold Business Owners Back
• 2:30 PM It Can’t Be Just About You: How Successful Entrepreneurs Build Successful Teams
• 4:00 PM FUFU n’ Chat: Serving Culture, Sparking Conversation, Building Community

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It’s free! Just register and build your agenda in Whova. 👉 stlouisstartupweek.com/schedule

Let’s make Tuesday another one for the books. 💥