Startup Events

From Startup Bootcamps to Pitch Competitions

FoundersForge and the local Entrepreneurial Ecosystem have the events you need to thrive in your current or next Startup venture

Upcoming Events Around the Region

We Believe in Bringing People Together
When Startups, aspiring Entrepreneurs, and the local community get together… Great Things Happen!

Below, is list of high-impact events that are hosted by FoundersForge or curated by the local Startup Ecosystem.
We highly encourage you to explore what we have to offer and to travel to events across the region to get the support you need to thrive as a Startup in the Appalachian Highlands.

Is there an event you wish existed in our region? Let Us Know

Appalachian Marketing Meetup:The Ethical Landscape of AI w/Cargile Williams

Johnson City Chamber of Commerce 602 Sevier Street, #Suite 101, Johnson City, TN, United States

A meetup for ambitious creative marketers who aren't satisfied with mediocrityCargile Williams is an AI/UX ethics advocate and freelance writer, currently finishing up her dissertation on moral responsibility remotely at […]

Founders Meetup: June 8, 2023

Ntara 105 East Walnut Street, Johnson City, TN, United States

Join us for our monthly Founders Meetup for pizza and an engaging topic geared towards startups and entrepreneurs!Founders Meetup is all about bringing Entrepreneurs, and those curious about Startups, together […]

Software Developer Meetup!

Spark Plaza 404 S Roan St, Johnson City, TN, us

TriDev is a monthly software development meetup with a wide range of topics in order to mix a wide range of people. Topics include code, IoT and maker projects, VR/AR, […]

Software Developer Meetup!

Spark Plaza 404 S Roan St, Johnson City, TN, us

TriDev is a monthly software development meetup with a wide range of topics in order to mix a wide range of people. Topics include code, IoT and maker projects, VR/AR, […]

Software Developer Meetup!

Spark Plaza 404 S Roan St, Johnson City, TN, us

TriDev is a monthly software development meetup with a wide range of topics in order to mix a wide range of people. Topics include code, IoT and maker projects, VR/AR, […]

Software Developer Meetup!

Spark Plaza 404 S Roan St, Johnson City, TN, us

TriDev is a monthly software development meetup with a wide range of topics in order to mix a wide range of people. Topics include code, IoT and maker projects, VR/AR, […]

Founders Meetup: July 13, 2023

Ntara 105 East Walnut Street, Johnson City, TN, United States

Join us for our monthly Founders Meetup for pizza and an engaging topic geared towards startups and entrepreneurs!Founders Meetup is all about bringing Entrepreneurs, and those curious about Startups, together […]

Appalachian Creative Marketing Meetup: 08/01/23

Johnson City Chamber of Commerce 602 Sevier Street, #Suite 101, Johnson City, TN, United States

A meetup for ambitious creative marketers who aren't satisfied with mediocrityOur goal is to establish a bridge between students, freelancers, and agencies in order to strengthen the skillsets of marketing […]

Software Developer Meetup!

Spark Plaza 404 S Roan St, Johnson City, TN, us

TriDev is a monthly software development meetup with a wide range of topics in order to mix a wide range of people. Topics include code, IoT and maker projects, VR/AR, […]

Founders Meetup: Aug. 10, 2023

Ntara 105 East Walnut Street, Johnson City, TN, United States

Join us for our monthly Founders Meetup for pizza and an engaging topic geared towards startups and entrepreneurs!Founders Meetup is all about bringing Entrepreneurs, and those curious about Startups, together […]

Appalachian Creative Marketing Meetup: 09/05/23

Johnson City Chamber of Commerce 602 Sevier Street, #Suite 101, Johnson City, TN, United States

A meetup for ambitious creative marketers who aren't satisfied with mediocrityOur goal is to establish a bridge between students, freelancers, and agencies in order to strengthen the skillsets of marketing […]

Software Developer Meetup!

Spark Plaza 404 S Roan St, Johnson City, TN, us

TriDev is a monthly software development meetup with a wide range of topics in order to mix a wide range of people. Topics include code, IoT and maker projects, VR/AR, […]

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