Every big thing
started small.
A morning with the founders who built real companies from nothing — the decisions, the near-failures, and what actually moved the needle. Live at Bethel University.
Not another founder panel.
Starting Small began as a podcast built on one idea: the most useful part of any founder's story is the part before anyone was paying attention. The Summit takes that same approach and puts it on a stage — no pitch decks, no recycled advice.
Last year's Summit brought out founders like Cordell Broadus, Jaime Schmidt, and Shawn Nelson — people who've actually built the thing, talking about how they built it.
2027 Speaker Lineup
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One or two sentences on who they are and what they built.
One or two sentences on who they are and what they built.
One or two sentences on who they are and what they built.
One or two sentences on who they are and what they built.
One morning. In and out.
What people said last year
PLACEHOLDER — SWAP IN REAL ATTENDEE QUOTES
Everest–Rohrer Auditorium.
Hosted at Bethel University in Mishawaka, Indiana — right in Starting Small's home region. Parking and building details go out with your registration confirmation.
Presenting Sponsor
2026 SPONSORS INCLUDED THE SURACK FAMILY FOUNDATION AND OTHER REGIONAL PARTNERS