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WELCOME TO THE STARTUP MOUNTAIN SUMMIT

Join founders from across the nation for a unique, 3-day conference in the mountains designed to help you launch faster, grow stronger, and build the business you’ve been dreaming about.

The Ultimate Startup Experience

At the Startup Mountain Summit, you’ll meet fellow founders, learn from trailblazing entrepreneurs, and dive into workshops, speaker sessions, and adventure networking — all in the heart of Appalachia.

3 DAYS • 10 SPEAKERS • NOV. 6-8TH

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ⬇️

Downtown Johnson City

The Pitch | Nov. 6th

The Pitch brings the region’s top startups to the stage for a shot at $10,000 in prizes. Watch them pitch live to a panel of investors and entrepreneurs in this high-stakes competition

Johnson City in the Fall

Speaker Sessions + Workshops

Get expert advice from industry leaders, hear from the best in the business, and join a workshop that equips you with the tools to take your startup to the next level.

 

 

 

 

 

Adventure Networking

We’re throwing an Appalachian spin on networking and creating an unforgettable experience during day 2 of the conference. Connect with other founders on a ropes course, during a hike, or on a bike ride around the city. 

LEARN FROM WORLD CLASS SPEAKERS

At the Startup Mountain Summit, you will meet the speakers, connect with them during networking, and have opportunities to ask the questions you want to help you in your ventures.

Past speakers at the Startup Mountain Summit:

Noah Kagan

Noah Kagan

Founder/CEO of AppSumo, Best Selling Author

Rob Walling

Rob Walling

Founder of Tiny Seed, Best Selling Author

Asia Orangio

Asia Orangio

Founder/CEO DemandMaven

JEFF HILIMIRE

JEFF HILIMIRE

CEO of Purpose Group, Co-Founder Dragon Army, Author

WILLIAM WARREN

WILLIAM WARREN

CEO of Sketch Effect, Author

GUY YALIF

GUY YALIF

CEO of Intellimize (Recently Acquired by Webflow)

STEVE CARSE

STEVE CARSE

Co-Founder of King of Pops, Upcoming Author

David Nelson

David Nelson

Executive Director, FoundersForge

John Blakey

John Blakey

Indie Developer, Google Cloud Partner Customer Engineer

LAUREN MULLINS

LAUREN MULLINS

CEO of Personality Pool

CHRIS SLOAN

CHRIS SLOAN

Chair, Emerging Companies Team at Baker Donelson

THE SUMMIT IS DESIGNED
FOR YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS

If you are an aspiring founder, already launched, or an existing business that is thriving, then the Summit has been designed for you. Makers, artists, and ecosystem builders will also thrive at the Summit.

The content of the Startup Mountain Summit is focused on the business side of startups and small businesses. It is industry agnostic and the content is tailored towards growth, connections, and inspiration. You will also have plenty of opportunities to connect with other founders, investors, and supporting organizations to grow your network.

INSPIRATION

Hear inspiring stories on how others launched, scaled, and existed their businesses. You will also be given the inspiration to apply what you learn in your own business through new tools and techniques that successful founders are sharing.

GROWTH

Forget the growth hacks.
Learn how true rapid-growth happens and how others achieved it through sustained best practices. You will also learn about venture capital, bootstrapping, and alternatives to both.

CONNECTIONS

Meet other founders, investors, and supporting organizations in unique ways. Make a full weekend around the Summit and meet someone axe throwing or on a chill bike ride through the mountains.

JOIN US AT THE SUMMIT

The Startup Mountain Summit will be an unforgettable experience that will help move your startup forward. Get your tickets now before they sell out.

Bringing the whole team? Contact Us for special pricing.

FULL SUMMIT | NOV 6-8TH

$75

  • 3-Day Admission (Including The Pitch)
  • All Speaker Sessions & Workshops
  • Hallway Track Lounge
  • Lunch Included
  • Access to Adventure Networking Opportunities

THE PITCH TICKET ONLY

$10

  • The Pitch Event ONLY
  • DOES NOT inlcude access to the Startup Mountain Summit

23′ RECAP VIDEO ⬇️

 

MEET JOHNSON CITY

Rich in History, Tech and Outdoor Activities

Best Places to Live

TOP 10

Diversified Metros in US

ETSU NAMED TOP ADVENTURE COLLEGE

By Blue Ridge Outdoors

TOP 10 HOTTEST ZIP CODES IN AMERICA

By Realtor.com’s

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WHAT OTHERS
ARE SAYING

Startup Founders from across the Southeast and beyond are coming together to be inspired, learn from each other, and make connections that will last a lifetime.

Meeting other founders that are have been through the same challenges I’m facing always helps in ways I never knew were possible. I can’t wait to meet more startups!

Lauren Glass
Co-Founder, Personality Pool

I can’t wait to hear from the speakers and meet the investor network that will be attending this year’s summit. It is rare to be able to expand your connections in such a short period of time.

Kay Baker
CEO, Green Llama

Learning from this lineup of speakers is going to be extremely helpful. We are looking forward to learning from their experience and advice on what we can be doing to grow FytFeed.

Dennis Ashford
Co-Founder, FytFeed

GET INSPIRED
& CONNECTED

Half startup conference and half startup retreat to the mountains, the Startup Mountain Summit provides the ultimate experience for early to mid-staged startups. 

 

 

SPONSOR
STARTUP MOUNTAIN

The Startup Community in the Southeast is an untapped resource for your company. Gain access to a community of entrepreneurs and start building a strong relationship today.

MOUNTAIN SHERPA SPONSORS

tva
tva

STARTUP MOUNTAINEERS

baker donelson
Sync Space
BrightRidge
ETSU CBAT
Launch Tennessee
Katz Americas
Launch Tennessee
FoundersForge Logo
Incredible Towns Tri-Cities
Sync Space
Launch Tennessee

BASECAMP PARTNERS

Business Journal
Business Journal
Business Journal
City of Johnson City
JC Chamber of Commerce
ETSU Innovation Lab
Create Appalachia
Launch Tennessee
Launch Tennessee