Listen: Tech Founder Eva Helén on Starting Up
With more than two decades in tech, Eva Helén has co-founded, built, and exited two software companies – most recently Sanbolic, acquired by Citrix in 2015. Since 2017, she has influenced a broad […]
Our Intern Read The Startup Community Way. Here’s What She Thought.
By Joyce Liew Joyce Liew is a business research and data analysis intern at Startup Colorado. To support her understanding of entreprenurial ecosystem building, Joyce recently read The Startup Community Way by […]
Startup Colorado Announces Nonprofit Status
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2023 COLORADO – Startup Colorado announces its relaunch as a 501c3 nonprofit, a change that will enable the organization to support rural entrepreneurs on a […]
Startup Colorado Announces First Founder CO-OPetition Cohort
In the fall of 2021, Startup Colorado launched a free CO-OPetition pilot program for idea to early stage entrepreneurs. Merging the concepts of “cooperation” and “competition,” the four-week experience invited entrepreneurs to […]
Listen: Does Art Matter in Rural?
Can a recording studio and events management business create an arts and culture scene in Rocky Ford? When Dominque Robbins arrived in the rural town of Rocky Ford, Colorado, the […]
Listen: This Entrepreneur Is “Flipping” Towns
As Craig, Colorado transitions away from its roots as a coal town, local entrepreneurs like Kirstie McPherson are laying the groundwork for its next phase of life. When TriState Generation and Transmission […]
Why Everyone’s Talking About Ecosystem Building
By Elise Ertl Chaffee County in Colorado is the sort of place where you can walk into a restaurant and find yourself seated next to the CEO of a company […]
Can This Steamboat Springs Ranch Solve the Local Housing Crisis?
By Keller Northcutt Like many Colorado resort towns, Steamboat Springs is experiencing a serious housing shortage, one that has dramatically worsened since the pandemic. The town has an immediate need […]
These Outdoor Rec Entrepreneurs Are Tackling Steamboat’s Biggest Challenges
By Kayleen Cohen In the warehouse belonging to Hala Boards on the outskirts of Steamboat Springs, a group of local outdoor industry entrepreneurs gather around a coffee table containing a […]
Our Take on “The Art of Gathering” by Priya Parker
For many the pandemic caused us to pause and ponder certain elements of our life – our careers, maybe our relationships, or our values. For many businesses and organizations, it […]
How Beating Cancer and New Love Inspired This Fly-Fishing Startup
By Keller Northcutt Rosanna Dufour’s story is Hollywood-worthy. A story that now includes launching a startup in Pagosa Springs: handmade bamboo fly-fishing rods. Rosanna Dufour (née Slingerland) owned and worked […]
A Durango Startup Plans to Curb Wildfires and Provide Affordable Housing
By Cody Johnston Kyle Hanson has seen first-hand how Durango, Colorado’s affordable housing crisis has impacted the community over the last decade. “Most poignant for me was watching my kids try […]
Recession Strategy: The Importance of Being Forward-Minded
By Eric Greene The impending recession brings with it uncertainty. What I am certain of: over my 30+ years in business, I’ve been part of organizations that were more reactive, and […]
Colorado’s Rural Accelerators Drive Innovation and Opportunity
By Joy Martin In 2019, Noah Schum and Jake Thomas were scheming the idea of a compact bathroom kit for outdoor adventures. By utilizing the power of mycelium fungi, the […]
Colorado Startups Are Fighting Climate Change with Upcycled Foods
By Keller Northcutt As we add over 80 million people to the planet each year, it is easy to wonder if our food supply can keep up with demand. The […]
How do you find purpose? A Q&A with Holly Woods PhD
By Margaret Hedderman Why is finding your purpose important for entrepreneurs? Holly Woods PhD provides insight on the importance of purpose: in life and business. We hear a lot about […]
Conquering The Financial-Emotional Rollercoaster of Freelancing
By Kayleen Cohen The uncertainty of managing finances as a freelancer can be an emotional roller coaster. Here’s how one successful entrepreneur keeps her ducks in a row. I recently […]
Founder CO-OPetition: Where are they now?
Last year, Startup Colorado launched an innovative, four-week pilot program in support of rural entrepreneurs. The Founder CO-OPetition combined “cooperation” and “competition,” enabling entrepreneurs to not only start their own businesses, but also […]
