Our Credo
Venture Café is a community built on curiosity, connection, and generosity. Our Credo is a shared guide for creating a space where everyone feels welcome, respected, and inspired to participate. Whether you're here for the first time or part of the community every week, these principles help us make Venture Café a place where people can connect, learn, and grow together.
Make yourself at home
Be welcoming and friendly… and help keep the place tidy.
Be inclusive
The community thrives because we welcome participants without regard to color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, or disability.
Be interested
Learn about other guests’ projects, explore new perspectives, consider the absurd. Ask yourself how can I help?
Connect responsibly
This is a professional environment, not a bar or happy hour. Keep conversations professional, respect personal boundaries, and always treat staff and other guests with courtesy.
No hard sales!
Innovation is about top level thinking, not bottom line outcomes. Focus on building relationships that will last.
Have fun!
Challenge yourself to think outside of your norms and grow. Be willing to provide constructive feedback and share your ideas.