Do you want to kick more ass?
By Eric Greene 16 tips to help you be a more successful entrepreneur To run and grow his Colorado Western Slope manufacturing business, “Ian” (not his real name), needs […]
This Startup is Putting Colorado’s Remote West End on the Map
By Sarah Kuta Once the site of a uranium mill company town, this 120-acre parcel northwest of Naturita was reborn as a hip glamping and arts destination. Between the 1940s […]
How One Startup Launched During COVID and Is Now a “Company to Watch”
By Danny Shanahan Grand Junction company, Quikrstuff, has been selected as a finalist for the 2022 Colorado Companies To Watch (CCTW) award after two years of rapid growth. Despite launching […]
Startup Colorado Hits 1,000 Members on Entrepreneur Network
Two years ago, the Startup Colorado Network began as a series of conversations between our small, but mighty team and our rural partners throughout the state. The world was turned […]
Eight Not So Obvious Tips for Raising Funds
By Eric Greene As a success/leadership coach, I work with founders and entrepreneurs on a constant basis. Several of these folks have succeeded in raising funds that have subsequently helped propel […]
Meet the Entrepreneurs Behind the #Vanlife Boom
By Joy Martin There’s the recreational vehicle and then there’s van life: a niche nomadic lifestyle movement reserved for travelers who access wild, beautiful places via vans converted into homes-on-wheels. Whether […]
Listen: How Entrepreneurs Can Tap Into Podcasting
Is podcasting the new blogging? Have we reached “peak pod?” If so, who cares? The podcast industry is booming and shows zero signs of slowing down. Here’s how rural entrepreneurs […]
Worksheet: Podcasting for Entrepreneurs
Episode 5 of the Startup Colorado Podcast was packed with tips and tricks from expert podcasters. To make your life a little easier, we’ve compiled a list of their advice on […]
Feel like you’re languishing? Here’s what to do about it
By Eric Greene As a coach/advisor, I help entrepreneurs and executives deal with ALL KINDS OF ISSUES. The biggest problem we’re all facing right now? It is a general sense […]
Founder CO-OPetition 2nd Cohort
Last year, Startup Colorado ran two Founder CO-OPetition cohorts for idea to early stage entrepreneurs in rural Colorado. The four-week pilot program merged the concepts of “cooperation” and “competition,” inviting […]
Founder CO-OPetition Highlight: Brock Predovich
In September and October 2021, Startup Colorado completed two successful pilots of our Founder CO-OPetitions serving 24 rural-based entrepreneurs. Founder CO-OPetitions are 4-week virtual programs that serve early entrepreneurs in the […]
Listen: Colorado’s Emergent Communities
With the help of outdoor recreation, arts and culture, and tech, two communities in southern Colorado are on the cusp of booming. In this episode of the Startup Colorado Podcast, […]
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 […]