Talking Rural Entrepreneurship with Colorado’s State Treasurer
By Margaret Hedderman In a recent interview with Startup Colorado, State Treasurer Dave Young discussed his role and shared insights into the evolving economic landscape of our rural regions, emphasizing […]
Do you need a business coach?
By Margaret Hedderman At some point in our working lives, we all feel: Stuck Overwhelmed Lost Unmotivated Directionless All of the above and all at once For employees, you *ideally* […]
Meet the Winners of The Founder Coopetition October Cohort
Startup Colorado, a nonprofit organization that supports rural founders and entrepreneurial ecosystem development, is pleased to announce the winners of the Founder Coopetition.
Why Your Startup Needs a Press Page
Building a press page makes it easier to attract earned media and develop brand trust.
Meet the October Founder Coopetition Cohort
Our Founder Coopetition is a 4-week accelerator program for rural startups, offering a unique blend of cooperation and competition. Our October cohort features 16 rural startups, across industries, from tech […]
Q&A with Brittany Romano, Startup Colorado’s New Executive Director
By Margaret Hedderman A few weeks ago, Startup Colorado welcomed our new Executive Director and CEO, Brittany Romano. It’s a big role and we like to say she’s been drinking […]
Meet the Winners of The Founder Coopetition September Cohort
Startup Colorado, a nonprofit organization that supports rural founders and entrepreneurial ecosystem development, is pleased to announce the winners of the Founder Coopetition.
Durango: A Hub for Colorado’s Outdoor Industry
By Brook Sutton Durango, Colorado has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to outdoor recreation. That is, of course, if world-class trails, skiing, cycling, hiking, hunting, rafting, kayaking, climbing, […]
Startup Colorado Appoints Brittany Romano as CEO & Executive Director
Startup Colorado’s Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the appointment of Brittany Romano as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director.
Meet the Founders: September COOPETITION COHORT
Startup Colorado’s Founder Coopetition is back with 15 rural startups participating in its September cohort. This 4-week program offers a unique blend of cooperation and competition designed to fuel the […]
Listen: Town Hall—How Love of Community Led to an Adventure in Entrepreneurship
When Robin Hall’s employer Smartwool announced that she—along with all other employees—would need to relocate from Steamboat Springs to Denver, she was faced with a big decision. Leave the company […]
Call For Applications + Meet Our New Founder Coopetition Program Director
COLORADO – Startup Colorado is thrilled to announce the appointment of a new program director for its innovative Founder Coopetition program, a unique blend of cooperation and competition designed to […]
How WSSW Has Evolved to Serve More Rural Entrepreneurs
By Khara Wolf West Slope Startup Week (WSSW) is on the move! This free week-long event for entrepreneurs and small business owners is relocating from Grand Junction to the rural startup […]
Meet Mike Davlantes of ChronoCards – Founder Coopetition Winner
Mike Davlantes is the founder of ChronoCards in Grand Junction and a winner of the Startup Colorado Founder Coopetition.
Meet Thayer Hirsh of Knome – Founder Coopetition Winner
Thayer Hirsh, founder of Knome in Frisco, is one of three startups awarded a $5K grant from Startup Colorado’s Founder Coopetition. A few months ago, Startup Colorado relaunched the Founder Coopetition, […]
These Rural Entrepreneurs Are Redefining Local Journalism
By Elise Ertl Local news—especially in rural communities—has been decimated. These entrepreneurs are fixing it in their hometowns. “Everybody knows that journalism is in crisis. It’s particularly felt with rural […]
Yes, you can launch a climate tech startup in rural Colorado
By Veda Gerasimek Founder Olivia Pedersen builds climate tech startup Sustaio in Telluride Olivia Pedersen, founder of the climate tech app Sustaio, calls Telluride a place worth living, and a place to […]
Meet Sara Jennings of Orion Labs – Founder Coopetition Winner
Sara Jennings, co-founder of Orion Labs in Nunn, is one of three startups to win a $5K grant from our Founder Coopetition. This spring, Startup Colorado relaunched its Founder Coopetition, a […]