# Event Details - **Event Name**: Open Coffee with Brett McLaren ('04) + Student-Made at JMU Pop-up Sale - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 06 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 06 Nov, 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Casual coffee with JMU student entrepreneurs + shop handmade crafts from Student-Made at JMU. Chat, network & enjoy great coffee!About this EventOpen Coffee with Brett McLaren ('04) Join us for an Open Coffee featuring Brett McLaren ('04). For 13 years, Brett has served as Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at MetaPhase, scaling it into one of the fastest-growing technology consulting firms in the country and a recognized “Best Place to Work.” Under Brett’s leadership, MetaPhase has grown from a startup to over 250 employees and $50M+ in annual revenue. Brett was selected as a “Washington Business Journal’s 40 under 40” for the culture-first model he established at MetaPhase. He led MetaPhase to be selected as a “Washington Post Best Places to Work” and to be named one of the 20 fastest growing consultancies in the US. In 2026, Brett stepped away from MetaPhase. Come listen to his insights as a former Co-Founder and learn what he’s planning on doing next.Coffee. Conversations. Connections.At this Open Coffee, you can:Hear from our guest speakerEnjoy free Krispy Kreme coffee & donutsShop the Student-Made at JMU pop-up saleNetwork and connect with student creators and entrepreneursLocation: Hartman Hall - Room 1040Address: 421 Bluestone Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22807For questions or more information, please contact: gcfe@jmu.eduAgenda🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMOpen networking, enjoy coffee & donuts while shopping with Student-Made at JMU🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:05 AMWelcome and Introduction🕑: 10:05 AM - 11:00 AMGuest Speaker Chat🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMNetworking and Meet the speaker, Student-Made at JMU shopping - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harrisonburg/open-coffee-with-brett-mclaren-04-student-made-at-jmu-pop-up-sale/100001997725131646 - **Event Categories**: pop-ups, business, shopping - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Hartman Hall - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Harrisonburg - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Hartman Hall - **lat**: 38.4330563 - **long**: -78.8731124 - **full address**: Hartman Hall, 421 Bluestone Drive, Harrisonburg, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Open Coffee with Brett McLaren ('04) + Student-Made at JMU Pop-up Sale - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/dec01038335515dc053dda55c0dbb1d40b97959951c53285a07c8f86205077b2-rimg-w1200-h900-dcc8c8c8-gmir.jpg?v=1787690785 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Open Coffee with Brett McLaren ('04) + Student-Made at JMU Pop-up Sale being held? - **A:** Open Coffee with Brett McLaren ('04) + Student-Made at JMU Pop-up Sale takes place on Fri, 06 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 06 Nov, 2026 at 11:00 am at Hartman Hall, 421 Bluestone Drive, Harrisonburg, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Open Coffee with Brett McLaren ('04) + Student-Made at JMU Pop-up Sale? - **A:** Open Coffee with Brett McLaren ('04) + Student-Made at JMU Pop-up Sale is organized by Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Open Coffee with Brett McLaren ('04) + Student-Made at JMU Pop-up Sale is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Harrisonburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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