Join the Startup Colorado Community for our quarterly Lean Coffee online series (register here)—an interactive networking discussion that’s tailored to entrepreneurs from all industries. Each quarter, we are featuring a co-host from the either the founder or funder world. These founders or funders will kick things off by explaining their niche, how they got to where they are today, and answering your questions in real time.

This month, we’ll be joined by Morgan Moutrie, founder of Colorado Smell Goods Morgan is a Leadville-based entrepreneur and new mom who traded her professional camera for candle pours in 2022. Since launching Colorado Smell Goods, she’s navigated the “messy” learning curve of scaling a product brand through wholesale, digital marketing, and a lot of trial and error.

Coming from a photography background, Morgan realized early on that while a service-based founder is the business, a product needs a soul of its own to connect with people when the maker isn’t in the room. By narrowing her focus and becoming a “master of one” first, she’s built an elevated brand identity that stands out. Morgan is a firm believer that your mission and core values aren’t just fluff—they are the North Star that helps you make every strategic decision with confidence.

The format of Lean Coffee is simple:

• 20-minute workshop from our co-host
• 10 minutes for Q/A so you can get feedback
• Breakout Room with other community members to connect and share ideas
• You suggest the topics, and we’ll cover a couple of impromptu business subjects (AI, Digital Marketing, you name it!)

Whether you’re seeking advice, or just eager to connect with fellow entrepreneurs across the state, Lean Coffee is the perfect place to engage, learn, and grow. Join us to meet like-minded founders and tackle the topics that matter most to your business.

Please register through Zoom: linked here.