Startup Haven upcoming events

New Member Orientation - July 13, 2026 (13 Jul 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Startup Haven!

Join us to learn everything you need to know to maximize your experience. If you have any questions about us or your membership, this event is one of the best places to ask them.

All membership levels are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Capital Strategy Workshop - July 20, 2026 (20 Jul 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Capital Strategy Workshop

RSVP HERE

Fundraising is hard. A slick pitch deck and a confident story is seldom enough, even in the best of times. And we are not in the best of times.

This interactive workshop dives into the key decisions every founder must make in order to run an efficient fundraising process and maximize their chances for success -- when to raise, who to raise from, how much to raise, and at what valuation. We will also explore how investors think and the essence of investor diligence.

This workshop begins with an overview of the key elements of a cogent fundraise. The second half is a Q&A for founders to raise specific questions about their own fundraising. We limit the number of attendees and allocate time between participating founders to ensure everyone gets some dedicated time.

Looking forward to seeing you at the event!

The Startup Haven Team

Premium Event

This event is free for Level 1 & Level 2 members. If you would like to attend this (and future) premium events, upgrade to a Level 1 or Level 2 account here: UPGRADE

IN OFFICE Appointment with Bob - July 22, 2026 (22 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Meet Bob Crimmins

Founder/General Partner, Startup Haven Ventures.
25-year startup veteran as founder, investor, mentor, advisor, writer, speaker, and organizer.
Founder of four venture-backed startups, one KickStarter project.
Mentor/advisor to 100’s of startup founders.
Paladin-class software engineer with more than 1M LOC under my belt.
Derailed philosophy professor.

Bob is giving his time weekly to meet with members at our HQ. If you are interested in having a 1x1 with him, please RSVP below. (Spots are very limited during the week and registrations closes 24 hours in advance)

RSVP HERE

San Diego: Founders Dinner & Poker 2.0, July 2026 -- Great Food, Wine, and People (23 Jul 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Join us for an evening of great food, conversations, and a friendly, low-stakes game of poker in San Diego!

Please note: you must bring physical money in small bills in order to participate in the poker game. (i.e. $1, $5, and $10 dollar bills.)

As always, this is a MEMBERS-ONLY event.
All Startup Haven events are exclusively for our founder and investor members. Please do not bring uninvited guests. If you know a founder or investor whom you think would meet the Startup Haven member requirements, please make an intro and we'll get them set up.

Premium Event
This event is free for Level 1 & Level 2 members, but Level 0 members have a cost of $10.00. If you would like to attend this (and future) premium events for free, upgrade to Level 1 ($10/month) or Level 2 ($30/month) here: UPGRADE

Founders Dinner and Startup Poker 2.0 have been running continuously for more than 18 years. If you are new to the Startup Haven network, you should know that this is a fun, very-low-stakes poker game and that we embrace diversity, open conversations, and learning. Playing in the poker game is not required; but it is a ton of fun and you might just win some cash and/or a cool sponsor prize!

If you're new to these events, please familiarize yourself with the details by reviewing the Startup Haven Event Basics web page and make sure to bring cash. Beginner poker players are encouraged to attend! This is a nice, friendly game of low stakes poker and the first buy-in starts at just $10. If you don't want to play poker, that's fine, too -- just come for dinner and conversations!

If you are sick, or have loved ones that are vulnerable, please consider coming to future events instead.

Random and Guaranteed Poker Seats

Just a reminder that, in the event that more than 40 attendees want to play poker, /Level 2 members will be settled first and then we will cut cards for the remaining seats.

Safety Concerns

If you have safety concerns and would like someone to accompany you to your vehicle, we would be happy to accommodate you, just let one of our team members know or email us in advance at membership@startuphaven.com. Thank you!

Sponsors Make it Happen

Startup Haven and these events would not be possible without the support of our awesome sponsors. They buy all the food, drink, poker chips, cards, trophies, etc. so please thank them when you see them.

Pitch Coaching Workshop - July 24, 2026 (24 Jul 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

RSVP HERE

This event will take place every other Friday. Please make sure to RSVP in order to receive reminders and let us know to expect you. We limit the number of attendees and allocate time between participating founders to ensure everyone gets some dedicated time.

If you are a Level 2 member and would like to pitch, please make sure to read and follow the instructions below.

This is a one-hour group event.
Max of 4 companies will be selected to pitch.
Level 2 founders should submit your deck to be considered. (membership@startuphaven.com)
Selected Level 2 founders will pitch up to five minutes. Timing will be enforced.
Investor panel of 3 - 5 investors will rate the pitch on a scale of 1 to 5 and provide up to 10 mins of constructive and interactive feedback.
No overt networking in the program.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Premium Event This event is free for Level 2 members. If you would like to attend this (and future) premium events, upgrade to a Level 2 account here: UPGRADE

GroundWork Growth Workshop - July 29, 2026 (29 Jul 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

GroundWork Growth Workshops

RSVP HERE

In these interactive sessions, up to five Startup Haven company founders will present their next strategic milestone for an exploration of its cogency -- i.e., is it the right milestone? Would investors agree? What does the milestone unlock, what needs to be true in order to reach it, and what assumptions underlie it? We limit the number of attendees and allocate time between participating founders to ensure everyone gets some dedicated time.

We will use the principles used in the GroundWork Growth methodology, the curriculum taught in the Startup Haven Accelerator program.

Each of the selected companies will have 3 minutes to present detail and context on the milestone they want to evaluate. Experienced founders and investors with knowledge of the GroundWork Growth methodology will help the founder explore the cogency of their milestone.

All members should arrive ready to present if time permits. If you are not selected for the current session, we hope you'll still consider staying to listen. It can be very helpful to listen to other founders talk through the challenges and opportunities they face. Each session will begin with a high-level overview of the GroundWork Growth Methodology.

Looking forward to seeing you at the event!

The Startup Haven Team

Premium Event This event is free for Level 1 & Level 2 members. If you would like to attend this (and future) premium events, upgrade to a Level 1 or Level 2 account here: UPGRADE

Startup Haven/Seattle Children's Hospital Charity Poker Event (Seattle Tech Week) (30 Jul 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

You must register through the luma for this Seattle Tech Week event.

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 25th

An evening of dinner, conversation, and low-stakes poker with venture-scale startup founders and active investors.

This special-edition event will support Seattle Children's Hospital, with proceeds split between Seattle Children’s and tournament winners.

Ticket Options

Dinner & Networking Only
Dinner & Networking + Poker Waitlist

Your $50 buy-in will be returned in cash upon arrival. No-shows will have their buy-in donated to Seattle Children’s Hospital.

Founders Dinner and Startup Poker 2.0 events have been running continuously for more than 18 years. If you are new to the Startup Haven network, you should know that this is a fun, very-low-stakes poker game and that we embrace diversity, open conversations, and learning. Playing in the poker game is not required; but it is a ton of fun and you might just win some cash and/or a cool sponsor prize!

If you are sick, or have loved ones that are vulnerable, please consider coming to future events instead.

Random and Guaranteed Poker Seats

Just a reminder that, in the event that more than 40 attendees want to play poker, /Level 2 members will be settled first and then we will cut cards for the remaining seats.

Safety Concerns

Sponsors Make it Happen

Bay Area: Founders Dinner & Poker 2.0, July 2026 -- Great Food, Wine, and People (30 Jul 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Join us for an evening of great food, conversations, and a friendly, low-stakes game of poker in the Bay Area!

If you are sick, or have loved ones that are vulnerable, please consider coming to future events instead.

Random and Guaranteed Poker Seats

Just a reminder that, in the event that more than 40 attendees want to play poker, /Level 2 members will be settled first and then we will cut cards for the remaining seats.

Safety Concerns

Geeks on a Dock (Seattle Tech Week) (31 Jul 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

You must register through the luma for this Seattle Tech Week event.

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 25th

Register

Presented by:

Startup Haven Ventures

1:00-3:00: Pre-event social for Geeks on a BOAT. If you would like to apply for a seat on a boat see this event: https://luma.com/ffdzt16x

(You do NOT need to be attending Geeks on a Boat to attend this event. Note that this location and the boats are a 5-minute walk apart along Westlake Ave.)

*****

Startup Haven Ventures is a fund, an accelerator, and a network of more than 2,300 vetted, venture-scale founders and investors. Our events been running continuously in ten cities for more than 15 years.

Space is limited and priority will be given to Startup Haven members.

Please... If you are sick, or have loved ones that are vulnerable, please consider coming to future events instead.

Geeks on a Boat (Seattle Tech Week) (31 Jul 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT

You must register through the luma for this exclusive Seattle Tech Week event.

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 25th

Register

Note: Seats will fill up quickly with priority going to Startup Haven members (Level 2 first, then Level 1, etc.) You'll receive a notification when your registration is approved.

Presented by:
Startup Haven Ventures

2:00-5:00: Boat float at Electric Boat Company

Check out our pre-event at here: https://luma.com/c1z19to6

This casual summertime cruise will be a mix of full-time venture-scale startup founders and active investors.

Three boats will embark, each will include a mix of investors and founders at the respective stages of investment — two boats dedicated to Pre-Seed/Seed and one boat dedicated to Series A+.

We'll enjoy drinks and conversation while cruising around Lake Union.

*****

Startup Haven Ventures is a fund, an accelerator, and a network of more than 2,300 vetted, venture-scale founders and investors. Our events have been running continuously in ten cities for more than 15 years.

Space is very limited and priority will be given to Startup Haven members. If you are not a Startup Haven member and would like to be, please apply here: https://startuphaven.com/levels/.

Please... If you are sick, or have loved ones that are vulnerable, please consider coming to future events instead.

Capital Strategy Workshop - August 3, 2026 (3 Aug 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Capital Strategy Workshop

RSVP HERE

Fundraising is hard. A slick pitch deck and a confident story is seldom enough, even in the best of times. And we are not in the best of times.

Looking forward to seeing you at the event!

The Startup Haven Team

Premium Event

This event is free for Level 1 & Level 2 members. If you would like to attend this (and future) premium events, upgrade to a Level 1 or Level 2 account here: UPGRADE

Virtual Poker Workshop - August 5, 2026 (5 Aug 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Our founder Bob Crimmins will host a poker clinic covering poker strategy as well as principles of GroundWork Growth, highlighting how poker sharpens founders' ability to make probabilistic decisions—a crucial skill.

All membership levels are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Pitch Coaching Workshop - August 7, 2026 (7 Aug 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

RSVP HERE

If you are a Level 2 member and would like to pitch, please make sure to read and follow the instructions below.

This is a one-hour group event.
Max of 4 companies will be selected to pitch.
Level 2 founders should submit your deck to be considered. (membership@startuphaven.com)
Selected Level 2 founders will pitch up to five minutes. Timing will be enforced.
Investor panel of 3 - 5 investors will rate the pitch on a scale of 1 to 5 and provide up to 10 mins of constructive and interactive feedback.
No overt networking in the program.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Premium Event This event is free for Level 2 members. If you would like to attend this (and future) premium events, upgrade to a Level 2 account here: UPGRADE

Venture Breakfast - Seattle, WA - August 2026 (12 Aug 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:15:00 GMT

Venture Breakfast is the straightest line to relationships for founders and investors. Whether it's one table or one room, breaking bread, early in the morning, among peers, is a remarkable way to connect with others -- rapport is immediate, the conversations are intimate and the connections are real.

The host for this event will be our Startup Haven's founder, Bob Crimmins.

Here are a few things to know:

This event is by invitation only. Please do not bring uninvited guests. If you want to bring a co-founder or another founder, please contact us first so we can be sure to have enough seating.
This is not a pitch event. If you are fundraising and there are investors in attendance, do not attempt to pitch them at the event. The purpose of this event is to build relationships and to solve problems. Any investor who gets to know you personally will learn about your startup and will seek to learn more if they have an interest.
This event is participatory. Everyone in attendance will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and share a few words about what their startup does. Everyone is also encouraged to make an ask or an offer (or both).

We look forward to meeting you!

Team Startup Haven

About Startup Haven

Startup Haven was founded in 2006 by Bob Crimmins, a 4x-founder turned investor. Startup Haven Ventures is a pre-seed venture capital fund. In addition to direct investments, the Fund also invests through the Startup Haven accelerator program. The sole mission of Startup Haven is to help build relationships between founders and investors. There are currently 2,300 founder and investor members. Membership is free but there are additional, fully optional programs available for a modest cost.

Your RSVP is a commitment to attend this event. We are reserving your seat. If you need to cancel your RSVP, please try to let us know at least 48 hours in advance, thank you.

Sponsors Make it Happen

IN OFFICE Appointment with Bob - August 12, 2026 (12 Aug 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Meet Bob Crimmins

Founder/General Partner, Startup Haven Ventures.
25-year startup veteran as founder, investor, mentor, advisor, writer, speaker, and organizer.
Founder of four venture-backed startups, one KickStarter project.
Mentor/advisor to 100’s of startup founders.
Paladin-class software engineer with more than 1M LOC under my belt.
Derailed philosophy professor.

RSVP HERE

Capital Strategy Workshop - August 17, 2026 (17 Aug 2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Capital Strategy Workshop

RSVP HERE

Fundraising is hard. A slick pitch deck and a confident story is seldom enough, even in the best of times. And we are not in the best of times.

Looking forward to seeing you at the event!

The Startup Haven Team

Premium Event

This event is free for Level 1 & Level 2 members. If you would like to attend this (and future) premium events, upgrade to a Level 1 or Level 2 account here: UPGRADE

Pitch Coaching Workshop - August 21, 2026 (21 Aug 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

RSVP HERE

If you are a Level 2 member and would like to pitch, please make sure to read and follow the instructions below.

This is a one-hour group event.
Max of 4 companies will be selected to pitch.
Level 2 founders should submit your deck to be considered. (membership@startuphaven.com)
Selected Level 2 founders will pitch up to five minutes. Timing will be enforced.
Investor panel of 3 - 5 investors will rate the pitch on a scale of 1 to 5 and provide up to 10 mins of constructive and interactive feedback.
No overt networking in the program.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Premium Event This event is free for Level 2 members. If you would like to attend this (and future) premium events, upgrade to a Level 2 account here: UPGRADE

New Member Orientation - August 24, 2026 (24 Aug 2026)

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Startup Haven!

RSVP HERE

Join us to learn everything you need to know to maximize your experience. If you have any questions about us or your membership, this event is one of the best places to ask them.

All membership levels are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

GroundWork Growth Workshop - August 26, 2026 (26 Aug 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

GroundWork Growth Workshops

RSVP HERE

We will use the principles used in the GroundWork Growth methodology, the curriculum taught in the Startup Haven Accelerator program.

Looking forward to seeing you at the event!

The Startup Haven Team

Premium Event This event is free for Level 1 & Level 2 members. If you would like to attend this (and future) premium events, upgrade to a Level 1 or Level 2 account here: UPGRADE

IN OFFICE Appointment with Bob - August 26, 2026 (26 Aug 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Meet Bob Crimmins

Founder/General Partner, Startup Haven Ventures.
25-year startup veteran as founder, investor, mentor, advisor, writer, speaker, and organizer.
Founder of four venture-backed startups, one KickStarter project.
Mentor/advisor to 100’s of startup founders.
Paladin-class software engineer with more than 1M LOC under my belt.
Derailed philosophy professor.

RSVP HERE

Capital Strategy Workshop - August 31, 2026 (31 Aug 2026)

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Capital Strategy Workshop

RSVP HERE

Fundraising is hard. A slick pitch deck and a confident story is seldom enough, even in the best of times. And we are not in the best of times.

Looking forward to seeing you at the event!

The Startup Haven Team

Premium Event

This event is free for Level 1 & Level 2 members. If you would like to attend this (and future) premium events, upgrade to a Level 1 or Level 2 account here: UPGRADE

Pitch Coaching Workshop - September 4, 2026 (4 Sep 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

RSVP HERE

If you are a Level 2 member and would like to pitch, please make sure to read and follow the instructions below.

This is a one-hour group event.
Max of 4 companies will be selected to pitch.
Level 2 founders should submit your deck to be considered. (membership@startuphaven.com)
Selected Level 2 founders will pitch up to five minutes. Timing will be enforced.
Investor panel of 3 - 5 investors will rate the pitch on a scale of 1 to 5 and provide up to 10 mins of constructive and interactive feedback.
No overt networking in the program.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Premium Event This event is free for Level 2 members. If you would like to attend this (and future) premium events, upgrade to a Level 2 account here: UPGRADE

Venture Breakfast - Seattle, WA -September 2026 (9 Sep 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:15:00 GMT

The host for this event will be our Startup Haven's founder, Bob Crimmins.

Here are a few things to know:

This event is by invitation only. Please do not bring uninvited guests. If you want to bring a co-founder or another founder, please contact us first so we can be sure to have enough seating.
This is not a pitch event. If you are fundraising and there are investors in attendance, do not attempt to pitch them at the event. The purpose of this event is to build relationships and to solve problems. Any investor who gets to know you personally will learn about your startup and will seek to learn more if they have an interest.
This event is participatory. Everyone in attendance will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and share a few words about what their startup does. Everyone is also encouraged to make an ask or an offer (or both).

We look forward to meeting you!

Team Startup Haven

About Startup Haven

Your RSVP is a commitment to attend this event. We are reserving your seat. If you need to cancel your RSVP, please try to let us know at least 48 hours in advance, thank you.

Sponsors Make it Happen

Capital Strategy Workshop - September 14, 2026 (14 Sep 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Capital Strategy Workshop

RSVP HERE

Fundraising is hard. A slick pitch deck and a confident story is seldom enough, even in the best of times. And we are not in the best of times.

Looking forward to seeing you at the event!

The Startup Haven Team

Premium Event

This event is free for Level 1 & Level 2 members. If you would like to attend this (and future) premium events, upgrade to a Level 1 or Level 2 account here: UPGRADE

Pitch Coaching Workshop - September 18, 2026 (18 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

RSVP HERE

If you are a Level 2 member and would like to pitch, please make sure to read and follow the instructions below.

This is a one-hour group event.
Max of 4 companies will be selected to pitch.
Level 2 founders should submit your deck to be considered. (membership@startuphaven.com)
Selected Level 2 founders will pitch up to five minutes. Timing will be enforced.
Investor panel of 3 - 5 investors will rate the pitch on a scale of 1 to 5 and provide up to 10 mins of constructive and interactive feedback.
No overt networking in the program.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Premium Event This event is free for Level 2 members. If you would like to attend this (and future) premium events, upgrade to a Level 2 account here: UPGRADE

New Member Orientation - September 21, 2026 (21 Sep 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Startup Haven!

RSVP HERE

Join us to learn everything you need to know to maximize your experience. If you have any questions about us or your membership, this event is one of the best places to ask them.

All membership levels are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Capital Strategy Workshop - September 28, 2026 (28 Sep 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Capital Strategy Workshop

RSVP HERE

Fundraising is hard. A slick pitch deck and a confident story is seldom enough, even in the best of times. And we are not in the best of times.

Looking forward to seeing you at the event!

The Startup Haven Team

Premium Event

This event is free for Level 1 & Level 2 members. If you would like to attend this (and future) premium events, upgrade to a Level 1 or Level 2 account here: UPGRADE

GroundWork Growth Workshop - September 30, 2026 (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

GroundWork Growth Workshops

RSVP HERE

We will use the principles used in the GroundWork Growth methodology, the curriculum taught in the Startup Haven Accelerator program.

Looking forward to seeing you at the event!

The Startup Haven Team

Premium Event This event is free for Level 1 & Level 2 members. If you would like to attend this (and future) premium events, upgrade to a Level 1 or Level 2 account here: UPGRADE