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 […]
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 […]
Listen: How One Carniceria Is Building for Family & Community
In Rocky Ford, Colorado, a meat market isn’t “just” a meat market. Maya’s Carniceria is helping address the unique needs of a small, rural town, as well as creating an […]
Listen: From Baker to Business Owner – How Jessica Larriva Launched Tumbleweed Bread
Jessica Larriva never set out to become a business owner. She’s a baker. But when her mother fell ill, Jessica returned home to Colorado’s San Luis Valley and soon discovered […]
Listen: Good Vibes in Craig, Colorado’s Economic Transition
Seven years ago, Josh Veenstra was working as an insulator at one of Craig, Colorado’s energy companies. Today, he and his wife Meagan are the founders of Good Vibes River […]
Listen: Julia Taylor and the Rise of GeekPack
Julia Taylor didn’t set out to c