Founder CO-OPetition Highlight: Josh Jacobs of SJ Eco Materials
When Startup Colorado launched its pilot program for the Founder CO-OPetition, Josh Jacobs was at the top of our list of potential participants. Based in Ridgway, Josh is the founder […]
Q&A: Jon Rosenberg of Cold Case Gear
Necessity inspires innovation. Just look at Cold Case Gear, a Pagosa Springs startup that manufactures insulated, waterproof phone cases for backcountry adventures. After numerous electronic failures in extreme conditions, Jon Rosenberg […]
Listen: Rural & Independent: Publishing in the West
Think print is dead? Or publishing only happens in mega cities? We hear from three entrepreneurs and business owners who prove that small, independent, and niche publishing is alive and […]
How To Optimize Entrepreneurial Life with Flow-state
By Clare Hefferren Some say I am disciplined, others rigid. Some admire the structure, and others prefer chaos. I’ve found freedom in structure and I believe you can too. This […]
Listen: The Entrepreneurs Tackling Water Scarcity
Colorado has been in a persistent drought since the late 1990s and the threat of water scarcity is quickly becoming a reality. Since entrepreneurs are known for their problem-solving wizardry, […]
Listen: Beyond Craft Brew
Has Colorado reached “peak beer?” Our state may be known for its ales, but there’s something new fermenting in the mountains. In this episode, we get to know the makers […]
It’s Still Work: How to Solve for Common Remote Work Challenges
By Becca Williams In 2015, my husband and I made a bold decision to leave behind our lives in St. Louis and move our family to Colorado. As our boys […]
If Your Life Isn’t Adding Up…. Subtract
By Eric Greene Let’s face it. True work-life balance is a myth for entrepreneurs. Yes, you are your own boss, but we all know that doesn’t equate to total freedom. […]
Who Are the New Builders? An Interview With Seth Levine
By So and So Watch Seth Levine, Managing Director of The Foundry Group and a Startup Colorado board member, discuss his new book The New Builders. Co-authored with journalist Elizabeth […]
Listen: Becoming a Business Owner in a Pandemic
Mara and Josh Hardy purchased their new physical therapy business in January. In March, the pandemic hit. We spoke with this husband/wife team about what it was like to be […]
How Gearo is changing the outdoor rental market
By Margaret Hedderman All Justine Barone wanted to do was rent a stand up paddleboard. She started by looking online then calling outdoor retailers throughout the Denver area. An hour […]