Startup Haven events are private, for members only. 
Members should not bring uninvited guests or share event information with anyone. 

Upcoming events

  • New Member Orientation - May 20th, 2024

    • 20 May 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Location: Virtual (event link provided in registration confirmation email.)
    Register
    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!

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  • Silicon Valley: Founders Dinner & Poker 2.0, May 2024 -- Great Food, Wine, and People

    • 21 May 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Location: Silicon Valley (venue details provided in invitation and registration confirmation email.)
    • 57
    Register

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

    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!

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  • GroundWork Growth Workshop - May 29th, 2024

    • 29 May 2024
    • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Location: Virtual (event link provided in registration confirmation email.)
    Register

    GroundWork Growth Workshops

    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 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.

    If you would like to be a presenter, please submit this questionnaire in advance. If you are not selected for the current session, we hope you'll still consider sitting in 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

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  • Seattle - Founders Dinner & Poker 2.0, May 2024 - Great Food, Wine, and People

    • 30 May 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Location: Seattle (venue details provided in invitation and registration confirmation email.)
    • 38
    Register

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

    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 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'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.

       
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  • Pitch Coaching Workshop - May 31st, 2024

    • 31 May 2024
    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Location: Virtual (event link provided in registration confirmation email.)
    Register

    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.

    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. 
    • Open to all Level 1 Startup Haven members to observe.
    • No overt networking in the program. 

    Looking forward to seeing you there!

    Premium EventThis 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

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  • San Diego: Founders Dinner & Poker 2.0, June 2024 -- Great Food, Wine, and People

    • 18 Jun 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Location: San Diego (venue details provided in invitation and registration confirmation email.)
    • 65
    Register

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

    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!

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  • Silicon Valley: Founders Dinner & Poker 2.0, June 2024 -- Great Food, Wine, and People

    • 18 Jun 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Location: Silicon Valley (venue details provided in invitation and registration confirmation email.)
    • 65
    Register

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

    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!

    Show details

  • Seattle - Founders Dinner & Poker 2.0, June 2024 - Great Food, Wine, and People

    • 25 Jun 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Location: Seattle (venue details provided in invitation and registration confirmation email.)
    • 63
    Register

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

    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 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'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.

       
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