This FREE two-day workshop is designed to assist local business-owners and entrepreneurs in starting out or scaling up their business ventures. Our workshop features two expert presenters who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to help you navigate the complexities of starting and growing a business.

An event presenting to the Anchorage community what THE Week is and how to participate. The entrepreneurs, supporting organizations and investors will be presented during the event, as well as the sponsors.
Right after, we will have informal, honest, insightful conversations, around some good food.

An event connecting entrepreneurs, supporting organizations and investors to start THE Week !

Presenting what THE Week is about, how it is structured, the organizers... and some behind the scenes secrets :-)

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

Our workshop features two expert presenters who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to help you navigate the complexities of starting and growing a business. With an opportunity to attend 1:1 coaching after each session, you'll receive tailored advice and support to address your unique challenges and opportunities.

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.

Excerpt of the event here.

A panel of local “impact” entrepreneurs, using profit as a ‘means’ to an end.A panel of speaker that will have the following GOALS: Goal 1: Educate Anchorage residents about social or ‘impact’ entrepreneurship concepts, pathways, tools, resources Goal 2: Inspire Anchorage residents through stories of social entrepreneurs in the community  Goal 3: Engage Anchorage residents […]

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A special Alaska Entrepreneurship Week 2025 event, where entrepreneurs, legislators, investors, supporting organizations, and ecosystem leaders will come together over lunch to discuss how we can build, strengthen, and improve Alaska’s entrepreneurial community. This gathering is more than a meal; it’s a chance to connect across industries, share ideas, and shape the future of our […]

A special Alaska Entrepreneurship Week 2025 event, where entrepreneurs, legislators, investors, supporting organizations, and ecosystem leaders will come together over lunch to discuss how we can build, strengthen, and improve Alaska’s entrepreneurial community. This gathering is more than a meal; it’s a chance to connect across industries, share ideas, and shape the future of our […]

Students will pitch their product idea to a panel of judges who will award teams 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes.

A special Alaska Entrepreneurship Week 2025 event, where entrepreneurs, legislators, investors, supporting organizations, and ecosystem leaders will come together over lunch to discuss how we can build, strengthen, and improve Alaska’s entrepreneurial community. This gathering is more than a meal; it’s a chance to connect across industries, share ideas, and shape the future of our […]