Starting or growing a business can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. The Entrepreneur Speaker Series is a free, four-week event built to equip Arizona’s small business community with the tools, support, and connections needed to move forward with confidence.

Each week, the series dives into a core theme of the entrepreneurial journey—offering practical tools, expert insights, and candid conversations that reflect the real highs and lows of building a business. You’ll hear from some of Arizona’s most inspiring founders, C-suite executives, industry leaders, and local changemakers as they share personal stories and their strategies for success.

We’re also bringing back the Vendor Village, a vibrant showcase of Arizona-owned businesses and entrepreneur-support organizations—including past recipients of the State Forty Eight Foundation grant—who are contributing to our state’s economic impact. Attendees will have the chance to shop local businesses and connect directly with organizations offering tools, resources, and support to help move their ventures forward.

To top it all off, we’ll be awarding $50,000 in funding through the State Forty Eight Foundation’s Entrepreneur Grant Program! Attendees who participate in at least three sessions will be eligible to apply for a State Forty Eight Foundation grant.