Santa Fe Innovates | Business Accelerator in New Mexico
Join us to hear the idea pitches from local early-stage entrepreneurs! Each entrepreneur diligently worked on their idea for the past 5 weeks. Learn about their ideas and ventures and support our New Mexican entrepreneurs! Register today for our Zoom idea pitch event.
With the new cannabis business opportunity in New Mexico, you may be considering starting a new venture, or you may be curious and ready to learn more. Join us on August 17, Noon MT, for a session on market insights on the cannabis market. We are fortunate to have Greg Huffaker, Director of Client Services…
Register and Join us! Thirteen entrepreneurs have participated in Santa Fe Innovate’s 2021 Ideation Process and Program. They have spent the past five weeks testing, iterating, and advancing their startup ideas using Lean Startup and Lean Canvas concepts and tools. The program wraps up in the fifth week with an idea pitch competition. Join us…
What is a brand? Where does it come from? How do you know you have one? How do you grow it? Why does having a brand matter? Brand is one of those terms everyone uses but few know exactly what it is and what it means! In this free-flowing discussion, brand strategists and Root +…
New year, new challenges, new opportunities. Where to start? If you are an entrepreneur who wants to startup a new year with a new venture, join us for a free workshop to explore: What mindsets do innovators need? What is Lean Canvas, and how can it help me turn an idea into a business model?…
A new program is launching to convert your ideas into a startup! Join our information session to learn more about the program, requirements, and community. Bring your questions! We host a Zoom discussion on August 12, 11:30 pm MDT. If you have an idea ready to validate and launch as a startup, then join our…
1 Million Cups is a program from the Kauffman Foundation that connects and supports local entrepreneurs. Please join us on Wednesday, August, 5th, 9:00 am MDT! Every week, 1 Million Cups ABQ shares the stories of entrepreneurs, their businesses, and discuss ways they can improve and grow. This week learn about Santa Fe Innovates from…
Thomas Jensen is a leading SaaS monetization expert and practitioner in Silicon Valley, who currently heads pricing strategy at Workday, one of the world's biggest cloud-native software companies with annual revenue approaching $4B. Previously, he held leading roles in software pricing, licensing, and customer experience at VMware, EMC, Brocade and Sun Microsystems. Thomas also acts…
Product strategy is essential for any entrepreneur in any industry. Getting it right takes work and an openness to what is heard from customers and the market. Kirill Gertman has practical startup experience, and he will share his insights and practices in the following areas: Interviewing prospects and customers Finding product-market fit What is product-channel…
For entrepreneurs who applied to our accelerator program or new ones in the New Mexico area, you can sign up for a virtual coaching session, and one or more seasoned entrepreneurs will join to answer your questions. If you applied to the Santa Fe Innovates startup accelerator program, we are willing to review your application…
Entrepreneurs who are scaling an idea with an intended social impact face multiple challenges. Not only do they need to deliver value to their customers and a profitable business model, but also significant and sustainable social benefit. Ann Mei Chang, author of Lean Impact: How to Innovate for Radically Greater Social Good, delivers a sharper call…
During this information session, we will: Introduce Santa Fe Innovates Review accelerator program curriculum and structure Discuss the application criteria and process Highlight the program schedule and approach Answer questions Santa Fe Innovates is launching a socially-responsible startup accelerator program, focusing on tech-oriented, solution-based industries. Attend to learn more. One drink ticket will be provided…
During this information session, we will: Introduce Santa Fe Innovates Review accelerator program curriculum and structure Discuss the application criteria and process Highlight the program schedule and approach Answer questions Santa Fe Innovates is launching a socially-responsible startup accelerator program, focusing on tech-oriented, solution-based industries. Attend to learn more. A light lunch will be provided.…
Benefit corporations are a new kind of business that balances purpose and profit. B-Corps are accelerating a global culture shift to redefine success and build a more inclusive, accountable, and sustainable economy. Join our storytellers to hear why being a B-Corp matters to them and their stakeholders! Danika Padilla, Sr. Director of Social Impact, Meow…