About us
What is our Purpose? Connecting founders, entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and startup supporters across Northwest Florida.
Why are we Meeting Up? We believe great startups are not built in isolation. The Pensacola Startup Community exists to bring together founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, mentors, investors, and supporters who are committed to building and growing successful ventures in Northwest Florida.
What do we hope to accomplish?
- Help entrepreneurs build stronger businesses.
- Create meaningful connections among founders and startup supporters.
- Share practical knowledge, lessons learned, and resources.
- Encourage collaboration across industries and organizations.
- Increase visibility for local startups and entrepreneurial opportunities.
- Strengthen Pensacola's startup community by helping people find their place within it.
- Inspire more people to take the next step from idea to action.
How do we do that?
- We do this by creating opportunities to:
- Learn from founders and experienced business leaders.
- Share challenges, successes, and lessons learned.
- Connect entrepreneurs with mentors, investors, talent, and resources.
- Introduce community members to local programs, events, and opportunities.
- Foster peer-to-peer support and accountability.
- Welcome newcomers while helping experienced founders give back to the community.
- Build relationships that lead to partnerships, customers, investment, and business growth.
When? Third Friday of Month at 8:15 am - 9:30 am CT
Where? CO:LAB Pensacola, 418 W Garden St, Pensacola, FL, 1st Floor Conference Room 103 and Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81508707827?pwd=azlkMjJ4L2laRStsR1pKaHhpU2FKQT09
Upcoming events
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1 Million Cups Pensacola
CO:LAB Pensacola, 418 W Garden St, Pensacola, FL, USPlease join us in person at CO:LAB Pensacola or virtually on Zoom. Webcams and audio are encouraged as the Q&A will be live.
CO:LAB Pensacola
Conference Room 103
418 W. Garden Street
Pensacola, FL 32502Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7766036709
Zoom Meeting ID: 776 603 6709Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and engage with their communities over a million cups of coffee, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation developed 1 Million Cups in 2012; it is a free program designed to educate, engage and inspire entrepreneurs around the country. 1 Million Cups events are hosted by the community, for the community!
This is an educational event that allows entrepreneurs to present in a vulnerable and welcoming space while receiving feedback from their community. Events are held the first Wednesday of every month from 9AM - 10AM CST. This event is free and open to the public.
Event Schedule:
Coffee
Company 1 Presentation
Audience Feedback
Company 2 Presentation
Audience Feedback
Wrap-up
More information available at: www.1millioncups.com/pensacolaCome, share, and learn.
5 attendees1 Million Cups Pensacola
CO:LAB Pensacola, 418 W Garden St, Pensacola, FL, USPlease join us in person at CO:LAB Pensacola or virtually on Zoom. Webcams and audio are encouraged as the Q&A will be live.
CO:LAB Pensacola
Conference Room 103
418 W. Garden Street
Pensacola, FL 32502Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7766036709
Zoom Meeting ID: 776 603 6709Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and engage with their communities over a million cups of coffee, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation developed 1 Million Cups in 2012; it is a free program designed to educate, engage and inspire entrepreneurs around the country. 1 Million Cups events are hosted by the community, for the community!
This is an educational event that allows entrepreneurs to present in a vulnerable and welcoming space while receiving feedback from their community. Events are held the first Wednesday of every month from 9AM - 10AM CST. This event is free and open to the public.
Event Schedule:
Coffee
Company 1 Presentation
Audience Feedback
Company 2 Presentation
Audience Feedback
Wrap-up
More information available at: www.1millioncups.com/pensacolaCome, share, and learn.
2 attendees1 Million Cups Pensacola
CO:LAB Pensacola, 418 W Garden St, Pensacola, FL, USPlease join us in person at CO:LAB Pensacola or virtually on Zoom. Webcams and audio are encouraged as the Q&A will be live.
CO:LAB Pensacola
Conference Room 103
418 W. Garden Street
Pensacola, FL 32502Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7766036709
Zoom Meeting ID: 776 603 6709Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and engage with their communities over a million cups of coffee, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation developed 1 Million Cups in 2012; it is a free program designed to educate, engage and inspire entrepreneurs around the country. 1 Million Cups events are hosted by the community, for the community!
This is an educational event that allows entrepreneurs to present in a vulnerable and welcoming space while receiving feedback from their community. Events are held the first Wednesday of every month from 9AM - 10AM CST. This event is free and open to the public.
Event Schedule:
Coffee
Company 1 Presentation
Audience Feedback
Company 2 Presentation
Audience Feedback
Wrap-up
More information available at: www.1millioncups.com/pensacolaCome, share, and learn.
1 attendee1 Million Cups Pensacola
CO:LAB Pensacola, 418 W Garden St, Pensacola, FL, USPlease join us in person at CO:LAB Pensacola or virtually on Zoom. Webcams and audio are encouraged as the Q&A will be live.
CO:LAB Pensacola
Conference Room 103
418 W. Garden Street
Pensacola, FL 32502Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7766036709
Zoom Meeting ID: 776 603 6709Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and engage with their communities over a million cups of coffee, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation developed 1 Million Cups in 2012; it is a free program designed to educate, engage and inspire entrepreneurs around the country. 1 Million Cups events are hosted by the community, for the community!
This is an educational event that allows entrepreneurs to present in a vulnerable and welcoming space while receiving feedback from their community. Events are held the first Wednesday of every month from 9AM - 10AM CST. This event is free and open to the public.
Event Schedule:
Coffee
Company 1 Presentation
Audience Feedback
Company 2 Presentation
Audience Feedback
Wrap-up
More information available at: www.1millioncups.com/pensacolaCome, share, and learn.
1 attendee
Past events
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