Are you thinking about starting your own business? This workshop was designed just for you!

An event connecting entrepreneurs, supporting organizations and investors.
Informal, honest, insightful conversations, around some good food.
Join Tech Wildcatters and 49th State Angel Fund to learn more about available sources of funding for startups.
As part of Alaska Entrepreneurship Week, join Tech Wildcatters and 49th State Angel Fund at 12:00 PM at Cowork by RSD for lunch and discussion about available sources of funding for startups nationwide and in Alaska. Hope to see you there!

A panel of local “impact” entrepreneurs, using profit as a ‘means’ to an end.

The event has three main goals:

* Educate Anchorage residents about social or ‘impact’ entrepreneurship concepts, pathways, tools, resources
* Inspire Anchorage residents through stories of social entrepreneurs in the community
* Engage Anchorage residents in a team-based action-oriented workshop to apply the tools to get started to become a social entrepreneur

Join us for the official kickoff event of the 2025 Alaska Angel Conference with an Angel Investing 101 session led by expert Linda Janes. This engaging session is designed to help you learn about the conference and determine if participating as an investor or entrepreneur is the right fit for you.

You’ll get an introduction to the fundamentals of angel investing, including what investors look for in high-growth, scalable startups, and how the Alaska Angel Conference works to connect entrepreneurs and investors.

This event is open to the public, and we especially encourage prospective investors and entrepreneurs to attend. Whether you’re brand new to angel investing or simply curious about Alaska’s startup ecosystem, this session is your chance to discover how you can get involved.

Launch & Grow Your Business is a course designed to train participants on starting and running their business. The Launch & Grow program guides entrepreneurs in developing and implementing effective business plans to support strategic growth or secure financing.

Your gateway to accessing capital or business coaching through Business Impact NW.

Please join us to learn Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) Funding Phase Process, Eligibility Requirements, SBA’s Role, Role of the 11 Participating Federal Agencies, Online Tutorials, Tips of Proposal Writing and IP Protection, Events and Assistance.

Are you thinking about starting your own business? This workshop was designed just for you!

The Food Biz Basics class offers a deep dive into the nuts and bolts of starting and running a food business.

Your gateway to accessing capital or business coaching through Business Impact NW.

Students complete their pitch deck and learn to deliver a pitch presentation with the intent of attracting investors.

Please join us to learn Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) Funding Phase Process, Eligibility Requirements, SBA’s Role, Role of the 11 Participating Federal Agencies, Online Tutorials, Tips of Proposal Writing and IP Protection, Events and Assistance.