We believe in the power of rural Colorado

At Startup Colorado, we believe that everyone should have the ability to start and scale a business in the place they call home. We’re here to help both entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders access the human, social, and financial capital they need to build thriving businesses. We do this via our online community, partnership development, storytelling, and curated business resources.

STARTUP: IT’S A VERB

What does startup mean to us?

Doing this type of work in rural Colorado demands a deep level of inclusivity and an awareness that starting something up is just that: it’s an action, a journey, and a life-cycle that exists outside of a specific industry or business model.

Startup could mean you’re building a scalable tech enterprise or a Main Street retail shop. It could also mean launching a new coworking space or a meetup event in your community. That’s why we serve both founders and the local startup ecosystem builders who support them. See how we can help you.

A RURAL STARTUP community

The Startup Colorado Community is the only online networking platform built for rural entrepreneurship. Expand your business network beyond regional boundaries by connecting with other founders, mentors, service providers, funders, and business support organizations across the state. The Startup Colorado Community also provides a ton of free, on-demand resources to get started with no muss, no fuss.

We’re exploring new platforms. Your feedback is essential to develop the most effective and inviting community space:

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20 August, 2025

How ScoutSpace’s VC Deal Proves the Potential of Rural Tech Startups

By Margaret Hedderman There’s a reason they call it rocket fuel. Since receiving his first round of angel and venture capital funding in February, John Harlan has grown his real […]

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13 August, 2025

Profile: Startup Colorado’s First Artist-in-Residence, Emilie Odeile and Business Partner, Ken Chapin

By Brook Sutton and Margaret Hedderman Emilie Odeile and Ken Chapin are not afraid to take risks.  “Being reasonable has never really been one of our operating constraints,” Ken says. […]

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01 August, 2025

Curiosity Didn’t Kill the Founder: It Helped Them Navigate Chaos

Feeling stuck, scattered, or uncertain about your next move as a founder? Try… curiosity! In a conversation with purpose coach Holly Woods, PhD, she shares how cultivating curiosity can help […]

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