A homecoming for the entrepreneurs who’ve been building from the beginning, and an open door for those just getting started.
Over the past decade, we’ve seen what’s possible when founders come together to create, collaborate, and grow—side by side in community.
Because entrepreneurship isn’t just something you do. It’s something you’re made for. You’re made to dream. Made to grow. Made to lead. Made to make it.
However you arrive, whatever you’re building, you belong here—because you were made to make something that lasts.
All experiences are welcome—whether a seasoned entrepreneur or new to the community, there is space to jump in.
At Launch Dayton Startup Week, we bring together a dynamic group of entrepreneurs, innovators, and thought leaders to share their expertise and experiences. This year’s lineup promises to inspire and equip attendees with actionable insights to advance their ventures.
Ayuka Consulting
She Selfish
Dayton Metro Library
The Greentree Group
Modern Eye
Elyse Rae Consulting
isicle
DCE Management
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce
Wright-Patt Credit Union
Aviatra Accelerators
Clark Hill
Entrepreneurs' Center
City of Dayton
Bradstreet CPAs
Miami Valley SBDC
Owner Actions
YorCMO
Fifth Third Bank
Mile Two
Amerifilms
Beyond the Clouds
Taft Law
Big Kitty Labs
Miami Valley SBDC
The Averity Group
Lore Storytelling
Miami Valley SBDC
Dash Resource
Square One Salons and Spas & RubiGirls
Sebaly Shillito + Dyer
Brixey & Meyer
Launch Dayton Startup Week draws hundreds of attendees each year to celebrate, inspire, and empower the Dayton region’s startup founders & business owners. The week-long, free conference offers high-quality talks, hands-on business workshops, and vibrant networking opportunities for our entrepreneur + startup community.
The 2024 conference will be fully in-person Sept. 10-12 at the Dayton Arcade and The Hub Powered by PNC. Park at the Reibold Garage on Fifth Street, or park at meters available around the building, and enter the conference through the Main Street entrance at 31 S Main St.
All experiences are welcome — whether a seasoned entrepreneur or new to the community, there is space to jump in.
We extend our sincerest gratitude to Fifth Third Bank, our title sponsor, for their unwavering commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship at the Startup Week conference.
Our incredible sponsors help us keep the conference free, empowering Launch Dayton partners to pursue our mission to build an equitable community where all entrepreneurs are welcome and supported.
31 S. Main St.
Dayton, OH 45402
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