Our Work In Action: AnywhereCam’s Journey in the Startup Colorado Ecosystem
By Margaret Hedderman Showcasing the ripple effects of rural entrepreneurship can feel like piecing together a mosaic—every connection, every program, every opportunity contributes to the larger picture. Since our relaunch […]
The Growth Challenge Expands Support for Rural Founders with Scale-ups
By Margaret Hedderman Startup Colorado recently wrapped our “soft pilot” launch of the Founder Coopetition // Growth Challenge. This initiative marks a significant evolution in our programming, extending the pre-accelerator […]
How These Rural Founders Secured VC Funding
By Margaret Hedderman Securing venture capital can feel like a slog for any founder. But for those in rural areas, it often means navigating a system geared toward urban startups […]
Meet the November Idea Factory Cohort
By Margaret Hedderman We’re pleased to introduce the November 2024 cohort of the Founder Coopetition // Idea Factory. This group has a heavy focus on building businesses that prioritize health, […]
Storytelling Tips for Your Startup Pitch with Diane Bailey
By Margaret Hedderman The startup pitch. It’s the stuff dreams are made of… and maybe nightmares, too. For many entrepreneurs, it’s a make it or break it moment. Which is […]
DifferentKind Gifts $25,000 Coding Scholarship to Salida Local
By Margaret Hedderman At this year’s Startup Colorado Pitch Competition, Matt Allen, founder of DifferentKind, was awarded a $25,000 coding bootcamp scholarship. Recently, he decided to pay it forward by […]
3 Essential Tips for Startup Fundraising from Angel Investor Jeff Erickson
By Margaret Hedderman Imagine pitching your business to investors and realizing halfway through—you’re speaking a different language. They ask for metrics and reports you’ve never even heard of, much less […]
Starting Up: How “Ice-preneur” Chris Bonds Is Bringing Premium Cocktail Ice to Colorado’s Western Slope
By Margaret Hedderman One of the warmest regions in Colorado is now home to a cool new startup. After moving to Grand Junction, Air Force veteran and aircraft maintenance expert […]
Starting Up: The Camper’s Hub brings camping and community to Montrose
By Margaret Hedderman Not so long ago, RV life was the sort of thing you dream about for retirement. Then, sometime around the pandemic, it seemed like everyone (and their […]
West Slope Startup Week Draws Record Attendance in Durango
By Margaret Hedderman & Vanessa McCrann West Slope Startup Week (WSSW) marked its sixth anniversary last month with record-setting attendance, further solidifying the event’s place as a key gathering for […]
Growth Challenges Launches as New Founder Coopetition program
Startup Colorado, a nonprofit organization that supports rural founders and entrepreneurial ecosystem development, is pleased to announce the winners of the Founder Coopetition.
Meet our July Idea Factory Winners
Startup Colorado, a nonprofit organization that supports rural founders and entrepreneurial ecosystem development, is pleased to announce the winners of the Founder Coopetition.
Rural Is Rad in Colorado
By Margaret Hedderman The outdoor industry and Colorado can seem synonymous at times – not surprising when more than 92% of residents participate in outdoor recreation each year. But the […]
Behind WSSW’s New Climate Initiative
By Margaret Hedderman This year, West Slope Startup Week is placing a spotlight on climate innovation with the introduction of a climate initiative. The annual event, known for cultivating entrepreneurship […]
Starting Up: How B1 Energy plans to transform rural recycling
By Margaret Hedderman In Rural Colorado, access to recycling has never been easy. Sparse populations and rugged terrain can make traditional recycling infrastructures impractical and costly. However, John Armstrong, co-founder […]
Snapshot: How one coworking space is building community in Montrose
By Margaret Hedderman Montrose is steadily gaining traction as a hub for entrepreneurs on Colorado’s Western Slope. In the years since COVID, the city has been rebuilding its entrepreneurial community, […]
Startup Colorado Concludes Founder Coopetition Partnership with Summit County
By Margaret Hedderman Startup Colorado recently concluded a special Founder Coopetition // Idea Factory program for entrepreneurs in Summit County. Our business pre-accelerator program, designed to support rural founders, was […]
Starting Up: From Renovation to Destination at the Dolores Bike Hostel
By Brook Sutton The Dolores Bike Hostel officially opened on September 30, 2023. Guests and locals entered an open, light-filled space with the potential to boost sustainable tourism in this […]