WILD @ BSW
The WILD Council is excited to again support and participate in Boulder Startup Week (BSW). Now in its 12th year, BSW is a celebration of entrepreneurship and a way to bring all walks of the startup world together. From early stage founders to more established business leaders, the mentors and attendees all share a common goal: imagining and bringing to life exciting, valuable, and successful companies.
BSW’s mission aligns well with ours, for we know that having women in leadership is a key facet of building strong and successful companies. Our sessions at Boulder Startup Week will be designed to help connect, inspire, and empower women at all levels/roles to achieve their professional goals.
With the global pandemic still at play, Boulder Startup Week will be an entirely virtual event for 2021. This year’s theme is Resilience… a fitting tribute to the grit we have all exhibited this year, as well as a reminder that we need to continue to support one another in persevering in these challenging times.
BSW’s mission aligns well with ours, for we know that having women in leadership is a key facet of building strong and successful companies. Our sessions at Boulder Startup Week will be designed to help connect, inspire, and empower women at all levels/roles to achieve their professional goals.
With the global pandemic still at play, Boulder Startup Week will be an entirely virtual event for 2021. This year’s theme is Resilience… a fitting tribute to the grit we have all exhibited this year, as well as a reminder that we need to continue to support one another in persevering in these challenging times.
2021 WILD Track Sessions
MONDAY: Being Resilient in the Midst of Change with Tara Powers
Change is inevitable, necessary for growth and sometimes painful. All organizations undergo changes – whether it’s a pandemic, merger, acquisition, downsizing, restructuring – or even simply new leadership. And yet when change happens, it can throw people into chaos. In this interactive discussion, we will learn how to navigate emotional shifts during change, build a resiliency mindset and focus on well being.
Change is inevitable, necessary for growth and sometimes painful. All organizations undergo changes – whether it’s a pandemic, merger, acquisition, downsizing, restructuring – or even simply new leadership. And yet when change happens, it can throw people into chaos. In this interactive discussion, we will learn how to navigate emotional shifts during change, build a resiliency mindset and focus on well being.
TUESDAY: Laughing our Way to Resilience Happy Hour with WILD
Not only is laughter fun, it is invaluable in the face of depression and anxiety - something we’ve all faced in varying levels this past year. The comedians from the acclaimed Laughter on Call will show us how to take care of our own health and well being while strengthening our RESILIENCE. Come and create new connections through shared laughter!
Not only is laughter fun, it is invaluable in the face of depression and anxiety - something we’ve all faced in varying levels this past year. The comedians from the acclaimed Laughter on Call will show us how to take care of our own health and well being while strengthening our RESILIENCE. Come and create new connections through shared laughter!
THURSDAY: Authentic Mentorship: Creating and Leveraging Genuine Connection with Betsy Doughty and Alicia Hines
No matter the stage of our career, there is always more we can learn, as well as much we can share. In this session, we will explore the different types of mentorship, how to find and develop genuine connections with other professionals, and ways to give back to those coming behind us. Join us to learn how to foster meaningful connections, even if they don’t naturally present themselves.
No matter the stage of our career, there is always more we can learn, as well as much we can share. In this session, we will explore the different types of mentorship, how to find and develop genuine connections with other professionals, and ways to give back to those coming behind us. Join us to learn how to foster meaningful connections, even if they don’t naturally present themselves.
FRIDAY: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Andrew Wein
Do you say yes when you really mean no? Do you struggle to share difficult news? Do certain conversations make you really angry? Difficult conversations are, well, difficult. They make us feel uncomfortable, awkward, or anxious. A lot of times it feels easier to avoid them. Unfortunately, avoiding them always comes at a cost. There is a better way! Come learn the 5 step approach in this workshop.
Do you say yes when you really mean no? Do you struggle to share difficult news? Do certain conversations make you really angry? Difficult conversations are, well, difficult. They make us feel uncomfortable, awkward, or anxious. A lot of times it feels easier to avoid them. Unfortunately, avoiding them always comes at a cost. There is a better way! Come learn the 5 step approach in this workshop.
Our 2019 WILDcast Series
To capture some of our 2019 panelist’s WILD wisdom beyond the live event, we are proud to feature a new WILD @ Boulder Startup Week WILDcast series on Boulder Tech Podcast, hosted by Stephanie Brady and produced by Joel Davis.
WILD @ BSW WILDcast #1: An Interview with Megan Bent, Founding Director of Harbinger Ventures and panelist of Mentoring 2.0 - a WILD Interview by Stephanie Brady
WILD @ BSW WILDcast #1: An Interview with Megan Bent, Founding Director of Harbinger Ventures and panelist of Mentoring 2.0 - a WILD Interview by Stephanie Brady
WILD @ BSW WILDcast #2: An Interview with Shail Mehta, Co-Founder and CEO of The Last Gameboard and panelist of W.E. Leap - a WILD Interview by Stephanie Brady
WILD @ BSW WILDcast #3: An Interview with Leslie Na, Founder and CEO of TruthBomb and panelist of W.E. Leap - a WILD Interview by Stephanie Brady
Special thanks to FirstBank for their support!
