Help Build The Entrepreneur Community
“When I was just starting my entrepreneurial journey, Tech Ranch® Campfires and pitch practices embraced and challenged me. The community was welcoming and helpful while the mentorship from Kevin and his team was exactly what I needed. He asked the hard questions and vigorously challenged my assumptions. Looking back, my experience with Tech Ranch® was a clear inflection point in my entrepreneurial journey and Aceable today.”
– Blake Garrett, Founder & CEO at Aceable
What is Campfire?
Campfire is a specialized networking event hosted by Tech Ranch, designed to cultivate social capital among entrepreneurs. Recognizing that many entrepreneurs lack access to financial capital, such as investments or family and friends’ funding, Campfire provides a platform where they can build meaningful relationships and connections with other entrepreneurs. The event typically features
- An inspirational talk by Tech Ranch’s founder Kevin Koym or guest speakers
- One-minute pitch sessions from qualified startups
- Teaming activities where entrepreneurs can engage more deeply with one another
The goal is to create a supportive community that helps entrepreneurs move their businesses forward while contributing to the growth of others.
What makes it different?
Campfire stands out from traditional networking events in several key ways. Unlike standard networking gatherings, where participants often engage in brief, superficial exchanges like handing out business cards, Campfire is designed to foster deeper, more meaningful connections. The focus is on teaming rather than just networking—encouraging entrepreneurs to work together, share resources, and build value collaboratively. This approach transforms the event into a peer-to-peer support system, where entrepreneurs can not only gain insights and introductions but also form lasting partnerships that drive their ventures forward. Moreover, the event’s structure, which includes inspirational talks, pitch sessions, and informal social networking, ensures that participants can connect on multiple levels, making Campfire a more enriching and impactful experience for those involved.
Join us to exchange ideas while sharing experience, knowledge, and wisdom in entrepreneurship because through shared connections entrepreneurs thrive in community.