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Boulder 2023: Online and In-Person!

May 1-3, 2023

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HEI Boulder 2023 is sponsored by:

ABOUT HIRSHBERG ENTREPRENEURSHIP INSTITUTE

What is the HEI?

The Hirshberg Entrepreneurship Institute is a high impact 3-day boot camp conceived by Gary Hirshberg in 1998 based on his experience leading Stonyfield Farm from its start as a 7-cow operation in 1983 to its current nearly $400MM annual sales level. Previous Institutes have served hundreds of entrepreneurs across numerous business sectors in CA, NY, NH, MA, Toronto, Vancouver and Auckland, NZ.

Why Should I Attend the HEI?

By offering a highly interactive, intimate venue for networking, storytelling, and problem solving, the Institute offers a safe, stimulating environment for hundreds of for-profit and not-for-profit entrepreneurs to learn about financing, marketing, organizational challenges, finding personal balance, managing change, and the many other areas that are fundamental to growing an enterprise. The “case” method approach ensures a practical and grounded “real world” experience. Participants take home a wealth of pragmatic and useful ideas and strategies that can be immediately put to work in a growing enterprise.

Case Studies

The Institute is built around cases submitted by attendees. Cases are real problems or challenges that you would like our panelists to address. Panelists will ask you clarifying questions and then provide feedback, and as time allows, audience members are invited to contribute as well.

Who Should Attend the HEI?

The HEI is designed for any for-profit or non-profit entrepreneur in any sector who is trying to improve the effectiveness of your enterprise and to expedite your learning curve. Past attendees have included leaders from the CPG, service, digital, communications, media, retail, transportation, and agriculture sectors. We’ve had CEO’s, CFO’s, COO’s, CMO’s, farmers, teachers, students, activists, consultants, board members, investors and people contemplating a career change, all of whom have benefited from our focus on participants’ actual live cases. This allows us to bypass all of the usual jargon and platitudes and cut to real, high impact and immediately useful advice based on panelists’ actual experience.

TESTIMONIALS

To be able to connect and gain insights with panelists of this calibre has been an exceptional opportunity for our business. It is the perfect first step on the journey to US exports.

– Florence Van Dyke, Chia Sisters (Auckland NZ)

After attending multiple HEI events over the years I always come away more informed and inspired. Fantastic insights, anecdotes and suggestions from Gary and his team of US gurus! Exceptionally valuable for any kiwi business seeking long-term success in the US market.

– Rob Simcic, Little Beauties (Richmond, Tasman NZ)

All panelists were clearly knowledgeable in their area of expertise. The information they put forward to the audience was great.

– Robyn Vickery, BioGro NZ (Wellington NZ)

The last session was really useful – I wish it had been twice as long – the case studies were excellent – everything was brilliant.

– Annie Holden, Banana Hands, (Mount Coolum, Queensland AU)

Gary was a great host and overall this program is awesome! Thank you!

– Jessica Filkins, JAHMU, Boulder, CO

Incredible. Thank you so much for this honor. What a priceless experience! I cannot wait until next year.

– Taylor Cohen, Adashah (Mighty Lentil), Miami, FL

HEI provides tremendous value for entrepreneurs in the natural products market in the USA – with thought leaders and VCs openly sharing valuable insights on market trends and providing financial advice guidance to entrepreneurs within an open and collaborative environment.

– Brendan Shivnan, NZ Native Honey Products (Auckland NZ)

Great group of investors and panelists. A lot of helpful advice from real experts in this industry.

– Joanna Terry, Souperb, Emeryville, CA

The investors are smart business people – think a bit more critically about each company’s actual market and consumer.

– Patrick Mateer, Seal the Seasons, Durham, NC

Amazing – truly inspirational

– Ayeshah Abuelhiga, Mason Dixie Biscuit Co., Washington, DC

I don’t know how to critique this event, as it’s the first I’ve been to. However, what I have taken from this experience is invaluable. Thank you! Thank you! THANK YOU!!

-Tonya Butts, Sweet Apricity, Vancouver, WA

Amazing event. Thank you for including me!

-Luc Bergevin, Foot of the Bed Cellars, San Francisco, CA

Pretty sure you can’t beat the team you have!

-Anna Fletcher, Boulder Bake, Boulder, CO

The HEI is inspiration, pure and simple…it gives me the recharge that I need to keep me going for the other 363 days of the year.

– Joshua Robinson, Checkmate Payroll Services, NH

Gary’s facilitation was phenomenal and it was modeled by other panelists. There was a genuine focus on teaching / mentoring through empathetic, yet constructive, feedback. In spite of Gary’s expertise in this space, he has a great perception of when it’s appropriate or beneficial to add context and clarity to enrich discussions. Thank you!

-Eric Emmenegger, Blue Pegs, Boulder, CO

WHAT PREVIOUS ATTENDEES HAVE SAID

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The Hirshberg Entrepreneurship Institute is a high-impact 3-day boot camp offering a highly interactive, intimate venue for entrepreneurs to learn about financing, marketing, organizational challenges, finding personal balance, managing change, and the many other areas that are fundamental to growing an enterprise.

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