Startup Waco

05/29/2026

A big win for Waco sports: A new soccer club is heading to the community. We’re taking you inside the plans for the 2027 season and how you can get involved. 🔗kwtx.com/2026/05/27/soccer-returns-waco-waco-soccer-club-kick-off-spring-2027/

05/25/2026

THIS WEDNESDAY AT THE MEETUP 🔥🤠
We’re closing out the month with a BIG one Hunter Harlow, founder of Sendero Provisions Co.What started as a simple idea for a better hat turned into a globally recognized lifestyle brand rooted right here in Waco Hunter has built Sendero into more than just apparel it’s a brand driven by storytelling, adventure, and culture, inspired by the spirit of the American West. With a background in geology and an entrepreneurial mindset, he’s proof that big ideas can start small and scale FAST.
📍 Startup Waco
🗓️ This Wednesday
⏰ 9:00–10:00 AM
☕ Coffee + networking included
If you’re building a brand, dreaming big, or ready to scale — this is your moment. Entrepreneurship WacoEvents

05/18/2026

🔥 THIS WEDNESDAY AT THE MEETUP 🔥
We’re bringing you one of Waco’s OG game changers in the craft beer scene David Stoneking, co-founder of Brotherwell Brewing
What started as a passion for homebrewing turned into one of Waco’s most recognized and loved gathering spots. Since launching in 2018, David has helped build more than a brewery… he’s created a community-driven experience filled with culture, collaboration, and connection 🍺
A Baylor University graduate, David saw a gap in Waco’s craft beer scene and filled it in a BIG way.
💡 This week, he’s diving into:
• How to turn passion into a standout local business
• Building a loyal following that keeps coming back
• Creating experiences that go beyond your product
📍 Startup Waco
🗓️ This Wednesday
⏰ 9:00–10:00 AM
☕ Coffee + networking included
🚨 REAL TALK FROM A REAL BUILDER 🚨
If you’re growing a brand, building community, or want to stand out in your market you NEED to be in the room.
SmallBusiness WacoEvents

05/11/2026

THIS WEDNESDAY AT THE MEETUP
We’re so excited to welcome Kimberly Barton, co-founder of Fabled Bookshop & Cafe one of Waco’s most beloved community spaces
From books to coffee to connection, Kimberly has helped create more than just a bookstore... she’s built an experience that brings people together, sparks creativity, and fuels meaningful conversation. A Baylor University graduate with a passion for storytelling and entrepreneurship, Kimberly has played a key role in shaping ventures that truly impact the Waco community.
* This week, she’s sharing:
* How Fabled became a local favorite
* What it takes to build a brand people feel
* The power of community in retail
9AM Startup Waco
Coffee + breakfast included
SmallBusiness WacoEvents

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

MAYS MEETUP LINE UPS is HERE! AND THIS ONE’S STACKED 🔥
We’re bringing you a FULL month of Waco favorites as we dive into Retail & E-Commerce 🛍️
Here’s what’s coming your way at The Meetup every Wednesday at 9AM:
✨ May 6 - Community Networking Event & You’re the star of the show!
Kick off the month making real connections, building relationships, and growing your circle.
✨ May 13 – Kimberly Barton with Fabled Bookshop & Cafe
Hear from one of Waco’s most loved spots!
✨ May 20 – David Stoneking with Brotherwell Brewing
Get the inside scoop on creating a standout local business + loyal following 🍻
✨ May 27 – Hunter Harlow with Sendero Provisions Co.
Learn how a Waco-born brand scaled into a nationally recognized name.
☕ Coffee + breakfast
📍 Startup Waco
⏰ Every Wednesday | 9:00–10:00 AM
CALLING ALL ENTREPRENEURS & BUSINESS OWNERS
This month is PACKED with insight, real stories, and people who are actually doing it.
👉 Challenge yourself: Make it to ALL 4 meetups this month
👉 Bring your business cards
👉 Bring a friend
👉 Come ready to connect, learn, and level up
This is your chance to learn directly from the brands shaping Waco’s retail scene. Don’t miss it.

11/22/2025