Young, Hungry & Scrappy

We were honored to host and participate in a panel alongside our clients and friends at Denver Startup Week on Monday, 09/18. The panel shared how to get 'Young, Hungry, & Scrappy' as a founder, including their biggest takeaways and lessons learned.

The Panelists

We had an amazing discussion with our panelists who shared their wisdom and experiences as founders.


Hosted by Suprema Co-Founder, Waverly McDaniel, our panelists included:


  • Jeff Schell | Managing Director + Patent Attorney, Proov + Nova Launch Partners
  • Robert Wright | Co-Founder + VP of Engineering, Longpath Technologies
  • Ty Hiss | Cofounder + CEO , Fresh Sends
  • Ty Stuart | Founder, Kicks Industries
  • Nichole Sellden | Co-Founder, Suprema + Nova Launch Partners


It's not often that you get to spend half a day talking shop and learning from like-minded founders, and we loved every second!

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The Discussion

The panel included 5 early-stage founders who discussed practical tips on how to tactfully apply the 'young, hungry & scrappy' mindset when starting a business. We gained insights on building a brand, securing funding, acquiring top talent, expanding our network, and more. The session offered valuable takeaways to kickstart your journey as a founder in both the B2B and B2C space.

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Corporate sponsor logos and signage displayed at Denver Startup Week event.
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Silhouettes of event attendees gathered in a large windowed conference space.