Come
$25 suggested donation
Attendance is free, and no donation is required.
Come for the night. Help keep Thursdays free.
Time: 4:30–7:00 PM
Place: 850 North 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Dress code: Founder Formal
Branded shirt, blazer, or your own Founder Formal style. A fleece vest, black turtleneck, and white sneakers work too.
What is Founder Formal?
A fleece vest, a branded polo, a blazer with jeans, or evening wear. Here are a few ideas.
Come in what you have. The door is open.
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Why we’re doing this
One Thursday at Venture Café costs about $10,000 to run. Runway to 2027 helps fund these nights. Thursdays stay free.
Ways to be part of the night
Pitch sponsorship
$250
You get two minutes to pitch. There are 22 spots. Venture Café doesn’t usually allow pitches, so this is a fun exception.
Table sponsorship
$250
Get a table for the night. There are 16 tables, including the patio.
Table + Pitch sponsorship
$400
Get a table and a two-minute pitch together.
Give to the silent auction
Give an item, a meeting, or a consulting session. Guests bid on your donation.
Share your logo
$100
Sponsor Runway to 2027 for $100. We’ll show your logo on the big screen and share about you on social media and in the newsletter.
Be part of Runway to 2027
Use this form to donate to the silent auction or select a sponsorship: a two-minute pitch ($250), a table ($250), a table and pitch ($400), or Share Your Logo ($100).
For a sponsorship, complete both forms: the participation form below and the payment form. Use the same name and company on both forms. The team will confirm your sponsorship after checking both.
Buy supplies for Thursdays
Help keep Thursdays free. Our wish list includes name badges, coffee, table covers, and other supplies for Thursday gatherings.
Buy directly on Amazon. No participation form is needed.
Silent auction
Give something for guests to bid on. Donations can include items, meetings, or consulting sessions:
- A meeting or dinner with you.
- A consulting session.
- Items to fill a basket.
We can take donations through Thursday, November 5. We’ll email you the next steps.
You can donate without requesting a tax acknowledgment. Donated time and services are not tax-deductible charitable contributions. If you need a tax acknowledgment for donated in-kind items, we will coordinate your request with the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation (MCCF).
Pitch or table sponsorship
Venture Café doesn’t usually allow pitches. For Runway to 2027, we’re making a fun exception.
A two-minute pitch sponsorship costs $250. There are 22 pitch spots.
A table sponsorship costs $250. There are 16 tables, including the patio.
Get a table and a pitch sponsorship together for $400.
For your pitch, prepare 2–3 slides in PowerPoint format only (.ppt or .pptx). Please use standard fonts. We must receive your slides by November 9, 2026.
Complete the participation form and the payment form. Your sponsorship needs both forms.
Share your logo
Help keep Thursdays free.
Share Your Logo is a $100 sponsorship. We’ll show your logo on the big screen. We’ll also share about you on social media and in the newsletter. Complete the participation form and the payment form to request this package.
Questions
When and where is Runway to 2027?
Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 4:30–7:00 PM.
850 North 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004.
What should I wear?
Wear a branded shirt, a blazer, or your own Founder Formal style. A fleece vest, black turtleneck, and white sneakers are options. Evening wear is welcome too.
How much is entry?
Attendance is free, and no donation is required. If you would like to give, the suggested donation is $25.
Can I get a pitch spot and a table?
Yes. A pitch sponsorship costs $250. A table sponsorship costs $250. Together, they cost $400. There are 22 pitch spots and 16 tables, including the patio. Complete both the participation and payment forms.
How can I share my logo?
Sponsor Runway to 2027 for $100. We’ll show your logo on the big screen and share about you on social media and in the newsletter.