Join us at Kickstand Café for the first Flagstaff Gravity Lab Collider of 2026. This gathering brings together members of Northern Arizona’s innovation and entrepreneurship community for connection, conversation, and insight. Attendees will also hear updates on Nexus and upcoming #AZTechWeek activities.

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for libations and networking, followed by a featured presentation.

Our guest speaker is Matthew Kent, President & CEO of Meteor Crater Enterprises, Inc. Matthew brings more than 35 years of leadership experience in the tourism and hospitality industry, with deep expertise in asset management, consulting, multi-unit operations, and hotel development. His career includes senior roles with HVS Hotel Management and HVS Asset Management, Horwath HTL, and Ocean Partners Hospitality, as well as asset management work for high-profile properties such as Fisher Island Resort, The Sagamore Hotel Miami Beach, Peter Island Resort & Spa, and The Carolina Inn at UNC Chapel Hill. Since joining Meteor Crater Enterprises in 2019, Matthew has led a new phase of growth and development for this world-renowned scientific landmark and world-class space museum.

This event is sponsored by FUNDizzle, an AI-powered grant-matching platform designed to make finding funding faster, clearer, and genuinely useful. FUNDizzle will be announcing its soft launch and opening access for early testers who want a first look—and aren’t afraid to share candid feedback.