Gradient is Tulsa’s official GEW organizer, ranking nationally for events and partner involvement. Global Entrepreneurship Week is a celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth, and expand human welfare. During one week each November, GEW inspires people everywhere through local, national and global activities designed to help them explore their potential as self-starters and innovators.

Tulsa Women’s Business Breakfast is a quarterly networking event where business owners and entrepreneurs can connect, gain insights from community leaders, and deepen their understanding of Tulsa’s business ecosystem.

Gradient hosts a quarterly community breakfast for our partners, creating a space for sharing recent successes and upcoming projects. This gathering fosters a spirit of collaboration that strengthens our community and helps us align efforts, ensuring our programs complement one another without overlap.

Pop Up Sessions offer workshops to educate, inspire, and spark growth for entrepreneurs at every stage, powered by our partners at Tulsa Tech and Prodigy & Co. Join us to gain insights and skills that can drive your business forward.

You can always count on us for a great Happy Hour! Enjoy local brews, conversations with friends, and kick off the weekend with us.

Gradient Member Lunch brings our community together to relax, connect, and enjoy a delicious meal—courtesy of Gradient and sourced from local restaurants. Recharge, meet fellow members, and support our local food scene!

Join our partners at 1 Million Cups as early-stage startups present their companies to an audience of their peers, mentors, educators, and advisors. Each startup will receive valuable feedback from its audience and the local 1MC organizers. This is a chance to learn more about the incredible startups and small businesses popping up here in Tulsa and network with other innovators.

Techlahoma is a regional network of nearly 5,000 IT professionals, hobbyists, students, educators, and aspiring technologists. Through 15 user groups and three annual conferences, they provide training on essential skills—from design and coding to data science and mobile apps—to help members thrive in today’s tech-driven workforce.

StartUp Grind hosts monthly events featuring successful Tulsa founders, innovators, educators, and investors who share lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Startup Grind nurtures startup ecosystems in 125+ countries through events, media, partnerships, and funding.

Gradient is proud to partner with Tulsa Technology Center to offer adult part-time classes in business administration, finance, creative platforms, and information technology. These courses are designed to equip you with practical skills and knowledge to advance your career and your business.

We’re proud to partner with Kidvation, a national program designed for students aged 8 to 15, that focuses on teaching innovation and practical skills for real-world applications. Students are paired with INC companies, gaining hands-on experience and insights that bring their learning to life.

In collaboration with our partners at Greenwood Ave., Black Gold is a trivia night honoring the legacy of Black Wall Street and celebrating Black history, culture, and entrepreneurship! Compete in five rounds—from Tulsa-specific history to Black music and culture—and win cash prizes, enjoy great food, and shop exclusive Greenwood Ave. pieces.