please note: this event is intended for women who own their own businesses or are co-founders of their own business or women who have business ideas and are seeking mentoring in growing ideas into a business

"Babes in Arms" or nursing babies are welcome!

Registration & Networking/Exhibitor Tables 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

One-on-One Mentoring Sessions 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM (THIS SESSION IS NOW FULL)

Here’s your chance! Ask our Startup Princess Fairy Godmothers your most challenging business questions. Brainstorm about your business plan, marketing strategy, and more.

Fairy Godmothers scheduling appointments for this session:

Kelly King Anderson, Founder of Startup Princess, Wendy Bird , Founder of Gifts that Lift/Pearls with a Purpose Foundation, Lindsay Adams Robbins, TV and Film Producer, Carrie Dunn, XO Marketing, Rachael Herrscher, Founder of Today's Mama, Carol Rice, Founder of CherishBound, Kim Scoville, Attorney, Erika Wilde,Founder of StopDirt.com, Shauna Kelly-Ward, Communications Expert, Nicole Toomey Davis, Director of Center for Excellence, Governor Office of Economic Development, Janet Meiners Thaeler, Internet Marketing Expert

Informal Discussion Group 8:00 AM- 9:00 AM What I Learned my First Year in Business lead by Michelle McCullough, Doodads Promotional Products

Welcome, by Kelly King Anderson, Startup Princess Founder 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM

Keynote Speaker- Heather Madder "Living as a Creator, with Limitless Capacity" 9:15 AM to 10:10 AM

Small Group Networking and Business Brainstorming 10:15-11:00 AM

Break 11:00 AM-11:10 AM

Workshops 1 & 2 (select one) 11:10 AM to 12:00 PM

Shauna Kelly-Ward– "Communication that Conveys Confidence"

Nicole Toomey Davis, "Creating a Realistic and Successful Business Plan"

Exhibitor Session and Interactive Lunch 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Workshops 3 & 4 (select one) 1:10 PM to 2:00 PM

Carol Rice, Founder of CherishBound – "Bootstrapping and Leveraging your Assets"

Panel Discussions (select one) 2:05 -2:50 PM

Striving for Life Balance While Running a Startup

Liz Rosenbaum Personal Fitness Trainer, Vicki Winterton Organize-Utah, Cynthia Gambill Co-Founder of Remedez Day Spa,  Karmel Larsen Realtor/Utah County Chapter President of American Mothers

Running a Startup while Raising a Family

Emily Hill of Georgie Tees, Wendy Bird, Founder of Pearls with a Purpose, Cari Greer, Founder of Sole Desires, Sarah Jane, of Sarah Jane Studios

Elevator Pitch Competition 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Refine your Business Pitching Skills, Promote Your Business, Receive Pre-Competition Coaching and Valuable Feedback from Top Entrepreneurs and Mentors!

*5 Finalists will be selected to compete for $1000 in mentoring/services from Funding Universe, an Epson Printer, a featured interview in Launch Magazine and VISIBILITY on StartupPrincess.com with a featured interview! Plus grand prize: A ticket to attend our November 7-8 Marketing to Women Online Retreat in Park City ($300 value)

All attendees will have a chance to add their vote, watch and cheer!

To apply, please register and apply by Sept. 20 (upload a 1 page word doc of a 2 minute pitch during registration) High profile judges from the entrepreneurial community will determine who has the most compelling 2 minute speech. Historically "Elevator Pitches" are used to pitch investors, so get some practice, get feedback, and enter to win!! 

Boutique 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM Time for Celebration! Shop, Browse, Discover great services, products, and support our Startup Pincesses!

To be considered for the boutique, please let us know by emailing us and send a short description or website link to your product. Upon acceptance, an additional fee of $25 will be required for setup.