# Event Details - **Event Name**: Startup Chippewa Valley '25 | Lunch 'n Learn: Founder Identity Shift - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 11:00 am – Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 12:30 pm - **Event Description**: When you start something new, you wear every hat, but at some point, growth requires a shift: from running the thing to leading the thing.About this EventStartup Chippewa Valley 2025: Becoming Resourceful | November 10–14Event Series OverviewIn a world where technology evolves daily and challenges come faster than ever, resourcefulness is the true advantage. Startup Chippewa Valley celebrates that spirit — the ingenuity, adaptability, and grit it takes to turn an idea into impact.This year’s theme, “Becoming Resourceful,” explores what it means to build smarter, stronger, and more sustainably in 2025 and beyond. From harnessing the power of AI to mastering time-tested principles of entrepreneurship, each session, workshop, and conversation will equip founders and small business leaders to do more with what they have — and build toward what’s next.Whether you’re a founder scaling your dream, a future entrepreneur preparing to leap, a small business owner ready to grow, or a community leader or investor supporting innovation in the Valley, this is your week to connect, learn, and celebrate what makes our region thrive.Lunch 'n Learn: Founder Identity ShiftThursday, November 13 | 11-12:30pm | The Coven Co-Working SpaceWhen you start something new, you wear every hat — creator, marketer, bookkeeper, problem-solver. But at some point, growth requires a shift: from running the thing to leading the thing.In this session, Learn Better founder Sarah Welsh shares the real story behind starting her company — the messy middle of building something from scratch, trusting her zone of genius, and learning to lead beyond her comfort zone. Through honest storytelling and interactive reflection, participants will explore how imagination, purpose, and humility fuel a founder’s evolution from operator to visionary.Core ThemesImagination as a Business Strategy: How daring to imagine Learn Better’s future became the foundation for building it.Zone of Genius + Purpose = Alignment: Discovering the intersection between what you’re best at and what the world needs.The Power of “Not Knowing”: How being uncomfortable and surrounding yourself with people who know more accelerates growth.Avoiding Narrow Vision: Staying open to unexpected opportunities that shape your company in better ways than you planned.Learning from Others: How connection, mentorship, and community help you scale yourself before you scale your business.Learning OutcomesParticipants will:Identify the mindset shift required to evolve from founder to leader.Reflect on their own “zone of genius” and how it connects to their company’s purpose.Learn practical ways to delegate, trust, and expand their influence through others.Explore how to stay grounded while growing — balancing imagination, humility, and execution. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/eau-claire/startup-chippewa-valley-25-|-lunch-n-learn-founder-identity-shift/100001962621499738 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Eau Claire - **state**: WI - **country**: United States - **location**: The Coven Eau Claire - **lat**: 44.81199600000001 - **long**: -91.50006429999999 - **full address**: The Coven Eau Claire, 131 South Barstow Street, Eau Claire, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Startup Chippewa Valley '25 | Lunch 'n Learn: Founder Identity Shift - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9727e58ca48abe5bb3894b2d521488b425567c6d0478f8ec8ebd49a26d30a404-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1762549800 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Startup Chippewa Valley '25 | Lunch 'n Learn: Founder Identity Shift being held? - **A:** Startup Chippewa Valley '25 | Lunch 'n Learn: Founder Identity Shift takes place on Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 11:00 am to Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 12:30 pm at The Coven Eau Claire, 131 South Barstow Street, Eau Claire, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Startup Chippewa Valley '25 | Lunch 'n Learn: Founder Identity Shift? - **A:** Startup Chippewa Valley '25 | Lunch 'n Learn: Founder Identity Shift is organized by Startup Chippewa Valley. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Startup Chippewa Valley '25 | Lunch 'n Learn: Founder Identity Shift is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Eau Claire, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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