Coffee Shop Takeover: VC Fest Prep Office Hours & Coworking @ #CLETechWeek26

We’re bringing the Coffee Shop Takeover to Cleveland Tech Week—with a VC Fest twist.
Think: you “accidentally” run into builders, founders, investors, and operators while grabbing coffee—and leave with 2–3 new connections you actually want to follow up with.
This special takeover will also help founders prepare for VC Fest. Sharpen how you talk about what you’re building, get clearer on your capital needs, and pressure-test your story before walking into the room.
No panels. No pitch pressure. Just real conversations, builder collisions, practical VC Fest prep, and maybe a little deal flow in the mix.
What to expect

• Co-working and Wi-Fi
• Drop-in networking
• Optional quick intros
• Informal VC Fest and capital-readiness support
• Opportunities to sharpen your founder story and funding ask
• Builder-to-builder connections—the fun kind
• A few investor and operator faces floating through

Who it’s for
Founders, operators, makers, and ecosystem friends. Early-stage founders and those preparing for a future raise are very welcome.
Bring
A friend, a laptop, and one thing you’re building, raising for, or stuck on.
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This event is part of Cleveland Tech Week 2026, a community-driven celebration of innovation across Greater Cleveland. Learn more and explore the full calendar at cletechweek.com.
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