List of All Upcoming Events
Founder Principles - Finding Your Idea
Founder Principles: Finding Your Idea
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Calvin University - School of Business
Grand Rapids, MI
Speaker Series: Grant Koops
Speaker Series: Grant Koops
FOUNDER OF HIVER
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Calvin University - School of Business
Grand Rapids, MI
Founder Hotseat & "Speed Dating"
Founder Hotseat & “Speed Dating”
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Calvin University - School of Business
Grand Rapids, MI
Pitch Principles
Pitch Principles
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Calvin University - School of Business
Grand Rapids, MI
Speaker Series: Taylor Blom
Speaker Series: Taylor Blom
CO-FOUNDER OF NEXT DOOR PHOTOS
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Calvin University - School of Business
Grand Rapids, MI
PitchUp 2025 - Calvin University
PitchUp 2025
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI
Speaker Series: Shannon Badgero
Speaker Series: SHANNON BADGERO
FOUNDER OF ULTIMATE FITNESS & HEALTH, WEST COAST WOLVES BASKETBALL, LAKE EFFECT ATHLETIC FITNESS
Wednesday, November 12
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Calvin University - School of Business
Grand Rapids, MI
Speaker Series: Dan & Elisabeth Hungerford
Speaker Series: Dan & Elisabeth Hungerford
FOUNDERS OF EVERFRIENDS AI
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Calvin University - School of Business
Grand Rapids, MI
Know Honesty - Startup Garage Workshop
Know Honesty - Startup Garage Workshop
November 21, 2025
8:30AM-10:30AM
Location:
Know Honesty Office (Marne, MI)
Free to Attend, Registration Required
Speaker: Brett Logan
Brett Logan, founder of Immaculate Flight and KRT Collective, has launched or invested in over 25 businesses. Since 2005, he’s combined his passion for aviation with a commitment to empowering others to discover their gifts. Outside of work, Brett enjoys cycling and exploring great restaurants.
Speaker: Mike Smock
Having built a 50-year career in entrepreneurship, Mike Smock now serves as a senior strategic advisor, providing grounded guidance to startup enterprises. His practice specializes in the development of effective business plans and capital formation strategies.
Speaker: Ben & Laura Harrison
Ben and Laura Harrison launched Jonas Paul Eyewear to help kids build confidence through stylish glasses while supporting global efforts to prevent childhood blindness. Their mission blends purpose and entrepreneurship, inspired by their son Jonas.