Startup School Conference

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.

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.

General Admission includes full access to the mainstage sessions, both breakout rounds, lunch, and the closing reception. VIP includes everything in General Admission plus elevated access throughout the day. Full tier details are on the Tickets page.

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

Yes. Early bird pricing is available now through the evening of September 4. After that, tickets move to regular pricing, so it's worth booking early.

Tickets are transferable. Refund terms are handled through Humanitix at checkout, so review the policy there before you complete your purchase.

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.

Our lineup features founders, operators, and investors who've done the work, not just talked about it. The full roster lives on our Speakers page and continues to grow as we get closer to November 5.

Doors open at 11:00 AM and the day runs through a reception that closes at 6:30 PM. Along the way: an opening mainstage session, two rounds of breakout tracks you choose yourself, a marquee mainstage panel on exits, and a closing fireside chat. Full agenda details are shared as we get closer to the event.

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.

The Cable Center at the University of Denver, in Denver, Colorado.

VIP tickets include premier parking. Non-VIP guests have the ability to park in the adjacent lot for $15 per day. The University of Denver campus is served by RTD light rail, with a stop near The Cable Center.

We recommend staying at one of our partner hotels. Accommodation details will be shared closer to the event.