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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Who are the events for?

Business owners, entrepreneurs, freelancers, salespeople, students, and professionals looking to grow their network in Rexburg. If you're building something or helping others build, you belong here.

What happens at a networking night?

Relaxed conversations, structured activities, idea-sharing. No high-pressure pitches — just genuine connections.

How much does it cost?

Community events — roundtables and networking nights — are free, always. Some ongoing groups and workshops are paid, with pricing listed up front. We want professional connection to be accessible to everyone.

I'm introverted or new to networking. Will I be okay?

Yes. The structured roundtable format guides introductions in small groups — you'll never be left scanning a crowded room.

Do I need to bring anything?

Just yourself. Business cards optional. If you're coming to a Round Table Night, bring a business question you'd like input on.

Where are events held?

Rotating locations around Rexburg — every listing on the Events page includes the venue.

Can I work out of your office?

Our studio space is reserved for portfolio companies and scheduled meetings — we're not a coworking facility. Want in? Apply to the incubator.

What happened to Koi Pond?

It grew up. Koi Pond's events, formats, and community are all here — now part of Rexburg Venture Studio, alongside the incubator and workshops.

How do I apply to the incubator?

Head to the Incubator page and hit Apply. The application takes about ten minutes; no pitch deck required.

What is Business Builder?
Our 2–3 day startup competition — and the required first step toward incubator funding. You don't need an idea or a team: you'll form both at the event, validate a concept with market research, and pitch it under the guidance of mentors and coordinators. Participation doesn't guarantee acceptance. Tip: take a personality assessment beforehand — it makes team formation faster.
What happens at a hackathon?
One to two days (sometimes overnight) of building a real application in small teams, then demoing it live at the end. It's for programmers, developers, and designers who want to build, not just talk concepts. Free API credits are given away during the event — on-site compute for LLM, embedding, text, image, and video generation — so you can build AI features without spending your own money.

Is this a sales pitch or a seminar?

No. Never has been, never will be.