2025-2026 Event Schedule
PLEASE NOTE: Events are subject to change. Check our Lilie Events page to double check dates and times.
9/10/2025
Founder’s Voice: Crafting Messages That Move Markets
Workshop Facilitator: Diana Massaro, Lilie Faculty
Unlock your founder voice and discover how to shape messages that move markets. Through targeted exercises, you’ll learn to align story with mission and tailor your communication for investor, customer, and partner impact. Walk away ready to inspire action and connect your vision to the people who matter most.
9/30/2025
Know Your Crowd: Finding Your First Fans
Workshop Facilitator: Nick Tucker, Lilie Team
Find and understand your ideal customers through strategic market segmentation. Learn how to define your audience, locate your early adopters, and avoid costly missteps. This hands-on session combines frameworks and real-world practice to ensure every founder can identify, reach, and engage their first true fans.
10/15/2025
Real Talk: Transforming Feedback into Product-Market Fit
Workshop Facilitator: Kyle Judah, Lilie Team
Transform authentic feedback into powerful startup insights. Discover proven techniques for interviewing, observing, and engaging your early users—moving your product toward true market fit. Leave with the confidence to ask tough questions, make data-driven decisions, and build what customers actually want.
11/12/2025
Zero-to-Hero: Vibe Coding and AI for Founders
Workshop Facilitator: Michael Sklar, Lilie Faculty
Start from scratch and turn ideas into working prototypes using vibe coding, no-code platforms, and AI guidance. Learn how to experiment, build, and scale digital solutions—without deep technical experience. Bring your concepts to life quickly in this hands-on session designed for founders ready to innovate fast.
1/14/2026
People Power: Igniting Connections for Startup Success
Workshop Facilitator: Caroline Arzoo, Lilie Team
Ignite connections with purpose and authenticity. This interactive session teaches proven networking strategies for founders—moving beyond business cards to build relationships that fuel your venture’s success. Practice meaningful introductions and create powerful follow-up plans to turn every connection into real opportunity.
2/3/2026
Solutions to Storytelling: Marketing Yourself and Your Venture
Workshop Facilitator: Cherise Johnson, Lilie Team
Transform your venture’s solution into a compelling narrative that sells. Learn the building blocks of powerful storytelling, from identifying your unique hook to mapping customer journeys and shaping memorable brand moments. Leave ready to market yourself and your venture—no matter the audience.
2/25/2026
Stand & Deliver: The Ultimate Pitching Bootcamp
Workshop Facilitator: Kyle Judah, Lilie Team
Step into the spotlight and learn to deliver pitches that captivate, persuade, and win results. This bootcamp guides you through pitch structure, performance tips, and live feedback. Whether you’re presenting to investors or at competitions, leave with a polished pitch and the poise to stand out.
3/12/2026
Real-Time Rehearsal: NRLC Pitch Night Practice
Workshop Facilitator: Tony Cordova & Company
Prepare for Napier Rice Launch Challenge with live, practical rehearsal. Put your new skills to the test as you apply techniques learned in previous workshops. Receive instant feedback, refine your delivery, and gain the confidence needed to succeed when the stakes are high.
4/15/2026
Legal Leg Up: Startup Structure, Incorporation & Beyond
Workshop Facilitator TBD
Establish your startup on solid legal ground. This session covers essential steps for structuring your business, incorporating, protecting IP, and avoiding common founder pitfalls. Learn what documents and contracts you need, why entity choice matters, and how to set yourself up for long-term growth and investment readiness.
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