Industry Series

Leverage your
industry roots

Invite-only events in Columbia, MO for industry operators and the founders building for them

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About the Industry Series

Each event puts established companies in one industry in the same room as the founders building products for them.

Industry connection

Connect with established companies and industry leaders in your sector.

New products

Meet founders building new products for your industry.

Learn from operators

Learn from people who have run companies in the industry.

Discover customers

Entrepreneurs can connect with potential customers and partners.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming events for industry leaders and founders in Columbia.

  1. Construction

    February 5, 2026 Past

    General contractors, specialty contractors, architects, and construction tech founders discussing trends, sustainable building, and new construction technology.

    Host
    EquipmentShare
  2. Healthcare

    August 24, 2026 Past

    Healthcare providers, medical device companies, health tech startups, and digital health founders discussing patient care and new medical products.

    Host
    MU Health Care
  3. Venture Capital

    September 15, 2026 Past

    VCs, angel investors, entrepreneurs, and startup founders discussing fundraising and growing companies in the Midwest.

    Host
    Redbud VC

709 Fay St, Columbia, MO 65201

Why Columbia?

Why not.

Columbia, MO has one of the highest number of billion dollar companies per capita in the world, but it's also our home.

Columbia founded

Veterans United Home Loans
Zapier
EquipmentShare
Shelter Insurance
Beyond Meat
Paytient
MidwayUSA
Socket
Elemental Enzymes
Agents National Title
UpperCrust Food Service
KSE
Permanent Equity
Columbia Insurance Group
Club Car Wash
MBS
Division-D
StorageMart
Fresh Ideas
Learfield
CARFAX

Mizzou founded

GoodLeap
Walmart
Gradiant
Hive
Panda Express
Kinder Morgan
Garmin

Come build where you already have roots.

Request an invite to the next industry room.

Roots