About Startup Coffee

Startup Coffee is built on the idea that entrepreneurship grows stronger when people have a place to connect, share ideas, and support one another. Over a cup of coffee, entrepreneurs, business owners, innovators, students, and community supporters come together to build meaningful relationships and strengthen our local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

More than a networking event, Startup Coffee serves as a connection point for entrepreneurs seeking resources, opportunities, expertise, and community. Whether you are exploring a business idea, launching a startup, growing an existing business, or looking for ways to support entrepreneurship, Startup Coffee provides a welcoming place to start.

At its core, Startup Coffee is about creating conversations that lead to connections, and connections that lead to opportunity.

Sign Up for Calendar Invites & Updates

Who Should Attend

Entrepreneurs and startup founders, small business owners, students and aspiring entrepreneurs, business professionals, mentors and advisors, community leaders, support organizations, and anyone interested in innovation and entrepreneurship.

Why Attend

  • Build meaningful connections

  • Meet fellow entrepreneurs and innovators

  • Discover resources and opportunities

  • Find mentors, collaborators, and support

  • Share ideas and experiences

  • Celebrate community successes

  • Stay connected to the entrepreneurial ecosystem

Weekly Details

Location: Northern Innovation & Startup Center in the Business and Health Innovation Center at NSU (Get Directions)

Wednesdays from 8:30 to 9:30 AM.

  • October 14

  • October 21

  • October 28 (Special Edition - Join us for our annual FAIL Fest)

  • November 4

  • November 11 (No Startup Coffee- Veteran's Day)

  • November 18 

  • November 25 (No Startup Coffee- Thanksgiving Week)

  • December 2

  • December 9, 9:00-10:00 AM (Special Edition - Join us at the BIG Idea BIG Futures Event at the Johnson Fine Arts Center to watch student pitches)

Our Vision

To create a vibrant and connected entrepreneurial community where innovators, entrepreneurs, business owners, and support organizations gather to build relationships, share opportunities, and strengthen our region's culture of entrepreneurship. Startup Coffee serves as both a community gathering place and a gateway to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Great businesses start with great conversations.

Day Two

Core Skills Workshop

We implement interactive modules that demonstrate essential techniques, optimize retention, and embed practical competences through guided practice.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

  • Pre-event diagnostics determine baseline competencies, aligning content with identified gaps.

  • Module sequencing flexes to varying time horizons and sector requirements.

  • Internal audits examine pedagogical coherence and logistical efficiency.

  • Single-sign-on access streamlines user experience across devices.

  • Multimodal content accommodates visual, auditory, and kinesthetic preferences.