You’re going to love what’s possible in St. Louis this week! Entrepreneurs, tech innovators, and marketing professionals have access to a diverse array of growth opportunities during February 9-15, 2026. Our Founder, Erik Lutenegger, brings you the definitive guide to our ecosystem’s offerings.
Funding, ESO, and Accelerator Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities at LaunchCode
LaunchCode is seeking volunteers for upcoming virtual opportunities supporting data analysis students and early-career technologists. Opportunities include mock interviews, capstone project evaluations, demo day facilitation, and Lunch & Learn speaking engagements on topics like software development, AI, cybersecurity, and professional growth. Volunteers receive guidance and help learners prepare for careers in tech. (Volunteer)
- Data Analysis Mock Interview
- Data Analysis In-Class Project Demos
- Data Analysis Demo Day (Public Event)
- Lunch N Learn Speaking Engagements
Speaking Opportunities with TechSTL
TechSTL is seeking trainers to lead 45-minute, hands-on workshops across two programs: DevLAB and BuildIT. DevLAB focuses on intermediate developers building real portfolio projects with in-demand tools at T-REX, while BuildIT delivers practical AI workshops for small businesses, startups, and nonprofits at CIC @ Cortex, helping teams move from AI experimentation to real-world execution. (Speaking)
Application Open // Small Business Success Program | Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis
Built for small businesses ready to level up, this bilingual program blends personalized coaching, expert mentorship, and hands-on workshops to help established, revenue-generating companies grow with confidence. Participants gain practical tools, tailored strategies, and a supportive peer community designed to turn momentum into sustainable, year-over-year growth. (Incubator)
Applications Open // Inc 5000
This annual recognition honors the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, highlighting exceptional revenue growth and entrepreneurial success. Honorees gain national visibility through editorial coverage, a permanent company profile, and association with past industry-defining businesses. January 30th is the Early Rate Deadline. (Industry Award)
Due March 13 // SLU New Venture Accelerator | Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship
Designed for Saint Louis University students and recent alumni, this 14-week accelerator helps founders turn ideas into fundable ventures through hands-on mentorship, customer discovery, and business-building support. Participants may access up to $50,000 in equity-free funding and cap the experience with an investor-facing demo day.
Startup, Tech, and Marketing Events
February 9
Leverage LinkedIn to Gain Leads | NY Public Library, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center
Uncover the secrets to boosting your business leads using LinkedIn’s free services with practical guidance from social media strategist Maggie Carey. You’ll learn about profile optimization, networking strategies, and how to attract three times as much traffic in an engaging online session. (Virtual)
Delivering Effective Feedback: Secrets from a Stubborn Creative | CreativeMornings
Discover practical strategies for delivering effective feedback in this interactive virtual workshop led by Andi Tonis. Learn to transform challenging conversations into creative fuel through hands-on exercises that break down what and how to give feedback with confidence. (Virtual)
How to Adopt an Entrepreneurial Mindset | Founder Institute
Delight in a live online session with Jonathan Greechan, exploring how to break free from hesitation and mental barriers that stall startup ambitions. Gain practical mindset tools and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs ready to take action and progress confidently. (Virtual)
February 10
GTM Reset for 2026: Build Your AI Discovery Playbook | Startup Grind Singapore
Participate in an interactive virtual workshop focused on reshaping go-to-market strategies for the AI era, diving deep into how AI search and large language models transform customer discovery and decision-making processes. (Virtual)
Get started with Google Ads for your Small Business | Digital Boost
Discover the essentials of Google Ads in this interactive workshop designed for small business owners eager to launch their first ad campaign. Participants will learn headline writing, ad setup, and conversion optimization techniques in a collaborative online setting. (Virtual)
Prompt Writing 101 | General Assembly
Immerse yourself in an interactive session to learn how to craft effective AI prompts that enhance your workflow and productivity. This free class provides simple strategies for prompt optimization and includes a live Q&A to deepen your understanding. (Virtual)
Strategic AI Transformation | DataCamp
Elevate your perspective on AI-first transformation through a leadership discussion centered on people, process, and platform alignment. The session offers practical insights into upskilling teams, managing change, and operationalizing AI to support long-term business priorities. (Virtual)
Your SEO Roadmap: How to Get Your Website Found Online | SCORE
Attend this insightful online webinar designed for small business owners eager to boost their website’s visibility. Learn actionable SEO techniques that simplify jargon and focus on attracting qualified traffic, turning higher search rankings into real leads and sales effectively. (Virtual)
168-Hour Executive Framework: Reclaiming Strategic Time in the AI Era | HubSpot
Gain insight into how modern organizations can intentionally deploy every hour of the week amid nonstop AI execution. The discussion highlights operational harmony, sales and marketing alignment, and leadership frameworks that replace reactive coordination with deliberate, strategy-first use of time. (Virtual)
Transformational AI Product Strategy for eCommerce | Product School
Venture into the future of eCommerce with insights from Google’s AI product lead, exploring transformational AI strategies that reshape online retail experiences and drive innovation in product development. (Virtual)
Navigating the Legal Landscape of Online Business | Start Small Think Big
Enhance your understanding of online business operations by attending a workshop that covers essential legal topics such as privacy, intellectual property, and website terms. Gain valuable insights into protecting your business in the evolving digital landscape with expert guidance. (Virtual)
Vetworking STL February 2026
Elevate your networking experience by connecting with fellow veterans, employers, and resources in St. Louis at this premier gathering. Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere at Llywelyn’s Pub while building meaningful professional relationships that support the veteran community. (In-Person | Llywelyn’s Pub St. Charles)
Tech on Tap STL | TechSTL
Experience a dynamic tech meetup where innovators from startups to enterprises gather in a relaxed setting to network, share insights, and discuss emerging technologies. The event features dinner and beer, fostering community connections in St. Louis’s thriving tech scene. (In-Person | Schlafly Bottleworks)
February 11
Quality vs. quantity: Building B2B pipeline that converts | Demandbase
Understand how B2B teams are moving beyond lead volume to cultivate high-quality pipelines that truly convert, leveraging account scoring and in-market buying signals for strategic prioritization and more efficient sales outcomes. (Virtual)
PitchSTL | Children With Faith And Hope & A Warm Mist
Experience a supportive startup forum where founders share ideas in a constructive, shark-tank-style setting. Short presentations are followed by thoughtful audience feedback, creating space for collaboration, learning, and practical insights that help early-stage businesses refine their direction and build confidence. (In-Person | Northside Economic Empowerment Center)
An Update on What’s New in AI for 2026 | Digital Learning Institute
Join Joe Houghton as he explores groundbreaking AI advancements transforming learning design, delivery, and assessment. Discover practical insights on smarter workflows, personalized support, ethical implementation, and skills needed for educators to thrive in an AI-driven landscape. (Virtual)
Transform Your Pipeline Strategy for an AI-Native Future | Gartner
Transform sales prospecting by examining how AI-native operating models address shifting buyer behavior and seller inefficiencies. This session outlines methods for auditing workflows, clarifying AI’s highest-value contributions, and redesigning pipeline generation to improve engagement speed, quality, and conversion performance.(Virtual)
The Evolution of AI Coding Assistants: Scale productivity with your lean team | Google Cloud
Unite with fellow developers to discover how AI-powered coding assistants can transform workflow, scaling team output while maintaining a minimalist approach to resources and collaboration. (nan)
How AI Agents and Bots Are Breaking Your Web Analytics — and What To Do About It | Data Science Connect
Indulge in expert insights during this panel webinar focused on how AI agents and bots disrupt web analytics. Learn strategies to distinguish human from automated behavior, enabling smarter website optimization tailored for evolving AI-driven browsing patterns. (Virtual)
Town Hall: Your Voice. Your Ideas. Our Future | Women Empowering Women
Engage in a dynamic virtual town hall designed for professional women to share ideas, ask questions, and contribute directly to the future direction of Women Empowering Women. Connect, collaborate, and help shape impactful programs together in this interactive session. (Virtual)
Beyond the Search Bar: AI-Assisted Market Research, Strategy and Storytelling | SMPS St. Louis
Soak up insights from a focused Zoom session discussing how AI enhances market research, strategy development, and storytelling techniques for marketing professionals. This event delivers practical knowledge on integrating AI tools in daily business practices. (Virtual)
Is Entrepreneurship Right for You? | Kirkwood Public Library
Discover what it truly takes to become an entrepreneur through this informative workshop. Attendees will delve into the challenges and benefits of business ownership and evaluate whether entrepreneurship aligns with their career goals. (In-Person | Kirkwood Public Library)
Generating Plausible Choices and Consequences for Scenarios Using AI | Training Magazine Network
Bask in an expert-led webinar where you’ll practice generating plausible questions, options, and outcomes with large language models. Learn to build authentic scenarios that mirror real-world decision-making, and master prompt-refinement techniques for better AI assistance. (Virtual)
How to Build a Multi-Six Figure Business Through Social Media | Network After Work
Kickstart your journey to a multi-six-figure business with expert insights on leveraging social media for lead generation and high-ticket sales. This webinar offers step-by-step strategies, podcast exposure, and calendar management for sustainable growth. (Virtual)
Sustainable Fashion Industry & Market Research | NY Public Library, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center
Dive into the sustainable fashion industry through an online event exploring market performance, consumer trends, and key statistics using top business databases. Learn how to identify and list sustainable fashion companies with expert guidance and access to valuable resources. (Virtual)
How to Outsource Development of Your App | TechSpeak for Entrepreneurs
Immerse yourself in a free masterclass designed to help non-technical founders create their MVP efficiently, understand pitfalls to avoid, and learn how defining your product correctly reduces costs and time while increasing your chances of enticing a technical co-founder. (Virtual)
Build & Protect: Small Business Protection & Opportunity Overview | Porscha Anderson
Absorb insightful guidance on safeguarding your small business by understanding contracts, trademarks, and tax essentials while discovering ways to increase your revenue streams at this comprehensive overview event hosted by Porscha Anderson. (In-Person | CIC St. Louis)
Unlock Opportunities with Small Business Certifications | St. Louis County Library
Attend this hybrid session to explore how small business certifications can open doors to exclusive government contracting opportunities. Experts will clarify eligibility criteria and guide you through leveraging these certifications effectively for business growth. (In-Person | Clark Family Branch)
February 12
Stop the payment delays: Choose a better way to get paid | Enterprise Nation
Thrive in a practical online session where you’ll learn effective payment methods, from bank transfers to escrow, ensuring faster cash flow and fewer delays. Gain clear strategies to manage payments confidently and avoid awkward conversations about money matters. (Virtual)
Demand Generation Friday Forum | MarketingProfs
Unite with top demand generation experts to explore practical frameworks aimed at enhancing pipeline quality and building scalable demand gen systems that your sales team can trust. Learn how to operationalize effective strategies that truly support revenue growth. (Virtual)
AI for Agencies Summit 2026 | Marketing AI Institute
Join this virtual summit to explore how AI is revolutionizing marketing agencies through practical workflows, innovative strategies, and the ability to tackle legal challenges. Discover how AI reshapes client expectations and operational models in a competitive landscape. (Virtual)
How to Pitch an AI Company to Investors | Slidebean
Absorb expert insights as Caya, CEO of Slidebean, guides you through pitching AI startups with clarity and confidence. The webinar covers explaining products simply, structuring compelling pitches, and addressing investor concerns effectively. (Virtual)
Fundraising in 2026: Benchmarks, Trends, and What’s Different Now | Carta
Get a perspective on what differentiates fundraising in 2026 through analysis led by Carta insights and venture expertise from Madrona Venture Group. The conversation connects real market data with practical guidance for forward-looking capital planning. (Virtual)
Marketing Predictions for 2026 | American Marketing Association
Explore exciting marketing innovations for 2026, focusing on globalizing digital events and repurposing webinars into fresh content. Discover strategies to build audiences via social channels and transform small physical events into compelling digital experiences in this insightful webinar. (Virtual)
Canva: Using Bulk Create and ChatGPT (or Your Favorite AI Tool) | Zenith Performance Solutions
Revel in a session that connects the dots between AI and Canva, teaching you how to craft polished designs quickly without starting from scratch. Gain insights into scalable content creation tailored to various audiences and use cases. (Virtual)
BOSS BIA GALENTINE’S HAPPY HOUR
Delight in a relaxed, welcoming Galentine’s Happy Hour focused on genuine connections, free from the pressure of typical networking. Enjoy great food, cocktails, fun activities, and support a woman-owned pizzeria while mingling at your own pace. (In-Person | Saucy’s Pizzeria – High Ridge)
Value Proposition Workshop | Skandalaris Center
Venture into an interactive session focused on communicating your value proposition effectively. Led by Christian Johnson, this workshop provides practical tools and real-time application for entrepreneurs aiming to refine their customer targeting strategies. (In-Person | Skandalaris Center)
Founders Lounge Global | Powered by Metis Analytics
Connect with a diverse group of founders through ongoing gatherings focused on collaboration and practical growth. The experience blends networking, peer learning, and skill-building conversations that help transform individual ambition into collective momentum and long-term professional relationships. (In-Person | Spark Coworking – St. Louis)
Futureproof Your Freelance Career | Freelancers Union
Attend a one-hour workshop designed to help freelancers rethink their existing projects as strategic assets. Guided by experienced instructors, participants will develop sustainable content systems and meaningful networking skills to futureproof their freelance careers. (Virtual)
Faith-Forward Entrepreneur Happy Hour: Networking, Community & Purpose | NCIC – North County Innovation Center
Engage with a community of faith-driven entrepreneurs in an evening that goes beyond networking. Experience authentic conversations and inspiring testimonies, and learn how to deepen your impact through a unique redemptive entrepreneurship approach. (In-Person | North County Innovation Center (R&R Marketplace))
February 13
EMarketer Summit: Creator Trends
Enhance your understanding of creator-driven marketing with insights into how creators influence discovery, shopping, and video across evolving platforms like commerce and connected TV. This virtual summit offers new data, clear benchmarks, and practical examples to help brands scale their efforts effectively. (Virtual)
Why AI Ignores Your Website (and How to Fix It) | Small Business University
Unveil strategies to overcome AI indifference towards your website by mastering human expertise signals. This webinar reveals how to build trust with search engines in 2026, helping you attract more traffic and outshine competitors in a high-tech environment. (Virtual)
Power Your Business Automation Potential with AI Tools | NYC Department of Small Business Services
Explore an insightful online webinar focused on mastering business automation powered by AI tools, designed to boost efficiency by handling routine tasks. Participants will receive exclusive course materials and accessibility accommodations upon registration. (Virtual)
Grant Writing Basics for Small Businesses & Nonprofits | Chamber of Commerce Hawaii
Learn foundational grant writing skills through a focused educational session designed for small businesses and nonprofits. The discussion covers identifying funding sources, structuring strong proposals, and avoiding common mistakes, equipping participants with practical techniques to improve funding application outcomes. (Virtual)
Bourbon Friday | Sponsored by Tenacity
Kick off your Friday at a lively gathering where the St. Louis startup scene comes alive through networking and bourbon sampling. This event invites attendees to mingle, exchange stories, and savor curated whiskey selections in a welcoming community space. (In-Person | TechArtista UCity)
February 15
How Employers Use AI | Gvahim
Discover how AI is reshaping hiring processes and job roles in this insightful one-hour webinar. Gain practical tips on adapting, leveraging AI in your job search, and showcasing your skills effectively to meet evolving employer expectations without the typical hype. (Virtual)
St. Louis Code and Coffee
Explore an inclusive and informal co-working experience where tech enthusiasts of all skill levels gather to work on projects or connect with peers. The event features introductions, member-led workshops, and opportunities for job and community announcements. (In-Person | TechArtista UCity)
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