Startup Investment Beyond Your Zip Code

Most founders assume their next check has to come from someone down the street. It doesn't — and limiting your search to local investors is one of the fastest ways to leave capital on the table.

Building Our Tech and Starter Studio are teaming up to bring founders a practical, no-fluff session on raising capital from investors outside your immediate network — where to find them, how to reach them, and what actually gets a meeting on the calendar.

What you'll learn:

• Practical ways to identify and attract outside investors

• How to target investors by stage and thesis

• Where warm introductions really happen

• How to build a repeatable outreach process

• Which pre-seed signals matter most

Looking to accelerate your vision? Join our Accelerator, Applications are open now through August 4. For more information check out https://buildingourtech.org/tech-startup-accelerator

Improving Credit and Managing Debt

Take control of your financial future! Join us for an informative session designed to help you build stronger credit and manage debt with confidence.

Whether you're just starting to establish credit or working to recover from past financial setbacks, this event will give you practical, actionable strategies you can start using right away.

What we'll cover:

📈 Building a Positive Credit History — Learn the fundamentals of how credit works, what factors influence your credit score, and simple habits that help you build a strong track record over time.

💳 Reducing Your Credit Utilization — Discover strategies to lower your credit utilization ratio, one of the biggest factors impacting your credit score, and understand why it matters.

⚠️ Dealing With Delinquent Debts — Get guidance on how to address past-due accounts, communicate with creditors, and create a plan to move forward.

Who should attend?
Anyone looking to improve their credit health, pay down debt, or better understand how credit decisions affect their financial well-being — no prior financial knowledge needed.

Come with your questions — we'll leave time for open discussion!

Nail the interview. Own the room. Get the job.

Join us for the 2nd annual Interview Lab, a one-of-a-kind event where strategy meets spontaneity, and interview prep gets a bold, interactive twist.

Back for another year, this lab kicks off with high-impact coaching to help you speak with clarity, confidence, and purpose in any interview setting. Then, it's time to put your skills to the test—in a fun, low-pressure environment that's anything but ordinary.

Last year's event led to multiple attendees landing interviews—and getting hired! Come see what all the buzz is about.

🎭 Meet the Interactive PlayLab

This isn't your average mock interview. Our Interactive PlayLab features improv actors who will engage with attendees in dynamic, real-time interview scenarios. Shake off nerves, sharpen your instincts, and get immediate feedback in a space designed for both growth and play.

What You'll Experience:
✅ Interview strategies that actually work
✅ Techniques to boost confidence and overcome nerves
✅ Interactive practice with professional improv actors
✅ Real-time coaching and feedback to elevate your presence
✅ Food provided!

Who Should Attend:

• Job seekers and career changers

• Students and recent grads

• Entrepreneurs preparing for investor or client pitches

• Anyone looking to level up their speaking skills and interview game

Why It Matters:
Interviewing isn't just about answering questions—it's about connection, clarity, and confidence. The Interview Lab gives you the tools and the reps to walk into your next interview ready to shine.

📎 Bring your resume! Come prepared with a copy for an even more applicable, hands-on experience.