This summer at Venture Café Phoenix, we’re inviting you to go on a journey with us, into the real, unfiltered stories of entrepreneurship.
Launching June 25th and running weekly through September 3rd, our Founder Journeys Summer Series will feature a different founder from our community each week in an intimate fireside chat format, moderated by the Venture Café Phoenix team.
Together, we’ll explore how they got started, the challenges they’ve faced, where they found funding, and what they’re building next. But beyond the startup story, we’ll go deeper, into the role community has played in shaping their path.
We’ll ask founders how engaging with Venture Café has impacted their journey, where they are today because of those connections, and what support has mattered most along the way. And just as importantly, we’ll explore how they want to give back, how they can support the broader ecosystem as it continues to grow.
This series is designed to be a two-way conversation between founders and community: learning from those building in real time, and strengthening the network that helps them (and all of us) move forward together.
Arrive early to Venture Café Phoenix for your chance to connect with Rick Benton, EOS Implementer. Come gain insights on running a better business, living a better life and reclaiming your time.
Mentor Hours meetings begin at 4:30pm and run in 15-minute slots
Please note: Mentor Hours are first come first served and must be done on-site at the event. A sign-up sheet will be located at the room where the mentor is stationed, so be sure to stop by early to secure your spot.
When formulating your capital raising strategy, it is important to understand who you are raising from and why. This portion of the course focuses on what kinds of investors exist, what they care about, when/how they typically invest, and the implications of receiving investment from each.
Marc Beilin, founder of On the Marc TV, for an engaging conversation on entrepreneurship, storytelling, and the power of media to connect people across industries, communities, and continents. What began as a vision to create meaningful connections through content has grown into a global streaming platform that helps entrepreneurs, thought leaders, change-makers, and innovators amplify their voices and reach audiences around the world.
This fireside chat explores the evolving landscape of digital media, the future of content creation, and the importance of building authentic relationships in business. Marc will share lessons learned from launching and scaling a streaming network, creating opportunities for others to share their stories, and transforming connections into lasting impact. Whether you're a founder, creator, community builder, or aspiring entrepreneur, you'll gain insights into leveraging media, partnerships, and personal branding to expand your influence and build a purpose-driven venture.
Join Joe Klein, founder of Axis Culture, for an engaging conversation on how intentional workplace culture becomes a company's greatest competitive advantage. As the founder of a marketing and culture consultancy, Joe has helped organizations align their purpose, people, and brand to create workplaces where employees thrive and customers notice the difference.
This fireside chat explores why culture isn't just an HR initiative—it's a business strategy. Joe will share insights on building values-driven organizations, fostering employee engagement, and creating authentic brands that reflect the people behind them. From scaling culture during periods of growth to turning internal alignment into external impact, attendees will gain practical lessons on leading with purpose and building organizations that attract talent, inspire teams, and drive long-term success. Whether you're a founder, executive, people leader, or entrepreneur, you'll leave with actionable ideas for creating a culture that fuels innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth.
This summer at Venture Café Phoenix, we’re inviting you to go on a journey with us, into the real, unfiltered stories of entrepreneurship.
Launching June 25th and running weekly through September 3rd, our Founder Journeys Summer Series will feature a different founder from our community each week in an intimate fireside chat format, moderated by the Venture Café Phoenix team.
Together, we’ll explore how they got started, the challenges they’ve faced, where they found funding, and what they’re building next. But beyond the startup story, we’ll go deeper, into the role community has played in shaping their path.
We’ll ask founders how engaging with Venture Café has impacted their journey, where they are today because of those connections, and what support has mattered most along the way. And just as importantly, we’ll explore how they want to give back, how they can support the broader ecosystem as it continues to grow.
This series is designed to be a two-way conversation between founders and community: learning from those building in real time, and strengthening the network that helps them (and all of us) move forward together.
Arrive early to Venture Café Phoenix for your chance to connect with Rick Benton, EOS Implementer. Come gain insights on running a better business, living a better life and reclaiming your time.
Mentor Hours meetings begin at 4:30pm and run in 15-minute slots
Please note: Mentor Hours are first come first served and must be done on-site at the event. A sign-up sheet will be located at the room where the mentor is stationed, so be sure to stop by early to secure your spot.
When formulating your capital raising strategy, it is important to understand who you are raising from and why. This portion of the course focuses on what kinds of investors exist, what they care about, when/how they typically invest, and the implications of receiving investment from each.
Marc Beilin, founder of On the Marc TV, for an engaging conversation on entrepreneurship, storytelling, and the power of media to connect people across industries, communities, and continents. What began as a vision to create meaningful connections through content has grown into a global streaming platform that helps entrepreneurs, thought leaders, change-makers, and innovators amplify their voices and reach audiences around the world.
This fireside chat explores the evolving landscape of digital media, the future of content creation, and the importance of building authentic relationships in business. Marc will share lessons learned from launching and scaling a streaming network, creating opportunities for others to share their stories, and transforming connections into lasting impact. Whether you're a founder, creator, community builder, or aspiring entrepreneur, you'll gain insights into leveraging media, partnerships, and personal branding to expand your influence and build a purpose-driven venture.
Join Joe Klein, founder of Axis Culture, for an engaging conversation on how intentional workplace culture becomes a company's greatest competitive advantage. As the founder of a marketing and culture consultancy, Joe has helped organizations align their purpose, people, and brand to create workplaces where employees thrive and customers notice the difference.
This fireside chat explores why culture isn't just an HR initiative—it's a business strategy. Joe will share insights on building values-driven organizations, fostering employee engagement, and creating authentic brands that reflect the people behind them. From scaling culture during periods of growth to turning internal alignment into external impact, attendees will gain practical lessons on leading with purpose and building organizations that attract talent, inspire teams, and drive long-term success. Whether you're a founder, executive, people leader, or entrepreneur, you'll leave with actionable ideas for creating a culture that fuels innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth.