The Resilient Founder: Building a Startup That Glows in the Glowconomy

Ready to build a business that shines through disruption?

Welcome to the Glowconomy—a new era where startups radiate purpose, adaptability, and creative energy. Whether you're a first-time founder or a seasoned entrepreneur, building a resilient business in 2026 means navigating AI acceleration, climate volatility, gig work fluidity, and shifting social values. To thrive, your startup needs more than grit—it needs glow.

This two-hour online workshop is designed for purpose-driven entrepreneurs who want to build startups that last, adapt, and inspire. Whether you're launching a service brand, scaling a tech tool, or transitioning from freelance to founder, this session gives you the tools to futureproof your business in a world that rewards authenticity and agility.

• Startup Reality Check: Decode the forces shaping the Glowconomy—AI disruption, housing instability, labor fluidity, and climate risk. Learn how to turn systemic challenges into strategic advantages.
• AI Risk Mapping for Founders: Use our 2026 AI Risk Checklist to identify threats like synthetic fraud, algorithmic bias, and supply chain blind spots—before they dim your glow.
• Your Resilience Blueprint: Build a flexible, founder-friendly plan that covers digital security, adaptive staffing, and climate-aware operations. You’ll begin filling out your own Resilience Plan Template during the session.
• Tools to Take Home: Walk away with plug-and-play resources including:
• • Fillable Resilience Plan Template
  • Startup Risk & Resource Guide
  • AI Risk Readiness Checklist
  • Investor-Ready Resilience Talking Points

This workshop is built for:

• Founders of all ages ready to scale with purpose
• Early-stage tech, service, and logistics startups
• Freelancers and gig workers transitioning into entrepreneurship
• Creators and solopreneurs seeking funding with a strong, future-ready business plan

Don’t just survive—shine. Build a startup that glows with resilience, creativity, and values that resonate across generations. Reserve your spot and light up the Glowconomy.

Sponsored by Silicon Networks—a leading force in AI and cybersecurity innovation, Silicon Networks empowers startups to build smarter, safer businesses from day one. With deep expertise in threat detection, ethical AI deployment, and digital infrastructure, their team helps founders navigate the complex terrain of automation, data protection, and resilience. As champions of the Glowconomy, Silicon Networks supports entrepreneurs who value transparency, adaptability, and tech-forward thinking. Their sponsorship ensures this workshop delivers not just inspiration, but real-world tools to help startups glow with confidence in a volatile digital age (www.siliconnetworks.us).

Info: "This workshop is a two-hour session at the Silicon Networks Training Center. The main objective is to provide startups with practical tools and strategies to build business resilience. We will discuss specific challenges, including market volatility and AI disruption. Attendees will receive actionable templates and resources to integrate resilience directly into their business plans, ensuring their ventures can thrive through uncertainty."

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Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Drive, Reno, United States

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