Startup founders hanging out with other founders… that’s what Winter Camp is all about and this weekend’s cold did not deter about a dozen founders from gathering around a campfire to share experience, fellowship and a cup of cheer.

Caught Schmoozing are:

  1. Andrew Ottoson, Disruptel; Alex Quinn, Disruptel founder
  2. Jessica Burns, Amuse-Me founder; Doug Wulff, TimeBolt founder; Danny Mullan, Delegate founder
  3. Ali Jorani, GriffinLabs founder; Matt Ruzicka, Evolvable founder
  4. Ally McClure, BioRankings founder; Mark Manera, The Trucking Fitness Company founder
  5. Chris Marshall, Verified Backups founder; Doug Wulff, TimeBolt founder
  6. Marc Bernstein, Balto founder; David Weaver, ITEN mentor
  7. Edwin Williams, ZenHammer founder (and lemon cake aficionado) 😀

Feedback:

“Winter Camp was a ton of fun. Thanks to so much to Paul Riat and 4thEst8 for putting it together!” Marc Bernstein, Balto

“Founders Only – Winter Camp was fantastic. Where like-minded entrepreneurs of all ages were able to get together and help move their collective businesses forward. I’ll see you all at the NEXT one!” Alex Quinn, Disruptel

“Had such a good time last night! Literally, every person is a founder. Great campfire conversation!” Doug Wulff, TimeBolt

“Being able to have open discussions with two entrepreneurs ahead of me in the journey was awesome because it gave me a sense of what to expect over the next 12 months.” Edwin Williams, ZenHammer

“Congrats to Paul Riat with 4thEst8 for hosting a successful founders winter camp on Friday. Was great to meet other founders in St Louis & learn about their startups. Paul is becoming an important figure in this startup community in STL. Look forward to next one!” Danny Mullan, Delegate

“I go to a lot of events, and this one was really outstanding. I had the opportunity to meet and have personal discussions with several super-successful entrepreneurs in the area, as well as many people in the early startup stage. I can see this becoming a peer group going forward.” Chris Marshall, Verified Backups

“Awesome weekend with a special group of founders and a space to have genuine conversations about the startup journey,” Ali Jorani, GriffinLabs founder

On the 4thEst8:

Disruptel cuts huge deal at CES

TimeBolt 4x’s recurring revenue

Delegate (formerly ToDue) lands cash at OPO Startups pitch competition

$1.6M grant furels BioRankings

The Trucking Fitness Company pivots, partners and lands first paying customers

Meet Verified Backups

Balto raises $37.5M

Meet ZenHammer