The One DayStartup MBA

Startup School Conference is a one day founder education flagship, co-produced by Rich Auntie Capital and the University of Denver's Daniels College of Business. Think of it as your One Day Startup MBA: a single day built around the real, tactical conversations founders need and rarely get in one room together, from raising capital to building a team to planning an exit.

Startup School Conference is built for revenue generating founders and operators, generally in the $200K to $40M range, along with University of Denver graduate students. If you are actively building and want a day of specific, practical guidance rather than conference platitudes, this is for you.

Yes. The sessions are built to meet founders where they actually are, whether this is your first company or your third. Expect real numbers and real mistakes discussed on stage, not polished takeaways.

Yes, and we'd encourage it. Several sessions, including our Raise Ready track and the Show Me the Exit mainstage panel, are built directly for founders navigating a raise or thinking ahead to an exit. Come ready to talk about where you are in the process.

Business casual. There is no formal dress code, but dress for a professional room.

Select mainstage sessions may be recorded for RAC's content and podcast. If you would prefer not to appear on camera, let our team know at check-in.

No. Startup School Conference is an in-person only event. There is no virtual or hybrid attendance option.

We offer a range of partnership opportunities built around the day, from stage moments to hosted experiences. Reach out to team@startupschoolconference.com to talk through what fits your goals.

Our lineup features founders, operators, and investors who've done the work, not just talked about it. The full roster is in the Faculty section, and it continues to grow as we get closer to November 5.

• Meet the faculty

VIP check-in starts at 8:45 AM, followed by The Founder Boardroom, presented by Eide Bailly. Premium and General Admission check-in is at 10:00 AM. The program opens at 11:00 AM and runs through an evening reception for every ticket that closes at 6:30 PM. In between: an opening mainstage block, a breakout round, a catered lunch (with a Lunch & Learn for Premium and VIP), a second breakout round, the Show Me the Exit mainstage panel, and a closing fireside chat with Natalie Holloway. The full curriculum is published on the Curriculum page; only room assignments are still to come.

Tickets are sold and managed through Humanitix. Once you complete checkout, your confirmation and e-ticket are sent to the email you registered with.

Early bird pricing has closed. Current pricing is $125 General Admission, $175 Premium, and $350 VIP.

Tickets are transferable. Email team@startupschoolconference.com for help.

Yes. DU graduate students can attend at no cost with a code provided by their professors. Pre-registration is required, student tickets are not available at the door.

Groups of 5 or more save 10 to 15 percent. Reach out to team@startupschoolconference.com to set up your group.

• Get the group rate

On the University of Denver main campus, in Denver, Colorado. The day runs across two buildings: Sturm Hall, 2040 S Race St, Denver, CO 80210, and Community Commons, a 3 minute walk away.

VIP tickets include parking. Everyone else can park in the campus lot for $14 per day. The University of Denver campus is served by RTD light rail, with the University of Denver station a short walk away.

There are 2 hotels near campus in Cherry Creek, about ten minutes away. Both are linked below.

• Clayton Hotel & Members Club
• DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Cherry Creek
• Travel, hotels and where to eat →

Lunch is included with every ticket. You will have the chance to note dietary restrictions during registration.

Yes. If you need any accommodations to attend, reach out to team@startupschoolconference.com ahead of the event and our team will work with you directly.