Hearpreneur

MARCH 4, 2022

Being in love with your business, when you’re an entrepreneur, is even better. Although there are days when tossing in your hat seems like a viable option, remembering how much you love your “job” can quickly snap an entrepreneur out of that mentality. When you're an entrepreneur, you have to make a lot of compromises.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 2, 2017

I still have to tell some entrepreneurs that even with the best idea, they have to move to Silicon Valley to find the investors they need, or they need to move to the U.S. But this measurable difference in outcomes, however significant, is not stopping aspiring entrepreneurs from building businesses where they live today.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 8, 2021

Hacking for Homeland Security launched last year at the Colorado School of Mines and Carnegie Mellon University. Steve Weinstein started Hacking for Impact (Non-Profits) and Hacking for Local (Oakland) at U.C. Berkeley, and Hacking for Oceans at both Scripps and UC Santa Cruz. A version for NASA is coming up next.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 16, 2015

I still have to tell some entrepreneurs that even with the best idea, they have to move to Silicon Valley to find the investors they need, or they need to move to the U.S. But this measurable difference in outcomes, however significant, is not stopping aspiring entrepreneurs from building businesses where they live today.

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Feld Thoughts

JULY 11, 2014

We had a Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network Colorado meeting with her and her partner and in the middle of the discussion about their business Jenna used the phrase “digital paralysis” to describe one of the things she thinks is driving the incredible engagement of their customers.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Despite repeated efforts, only a few cities outside the Valley (New York and Boston) have historically had the critical mix of VC funding, network, and talent to fuel vibrant startup centers. But this is becoming less true today, as more and more entrepreneurs find their way across the U.S. This creates a powerful long-term dynamic.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 5, 2019

My wife came up with our business name after a trip to Colorado to hike. 9- The thought of how knowledge of a network can be used for your own career. The idea of the name came from thinking how knowledge of a network can be used for your own creative career. 5- The concept of the momentum. Photo Credit: Lance Beaudry.

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Feld Thoughts

MAY 1, 2020

I’m excited to announce the launch of Energize Colorado , a new Colorado-based non-profit to help energize companies in Colorado survive the Covid crisis and then thrive as we get the crisis under control. Five weeks later, Energize Colorado is over 200 volunteers and growing daily.

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Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 30, 2013

As part of the event – held at Mateo in Boulder – the gang from Built In Denver announced they were rebranding as Built In Colorado. The attendance at the event was roughly 50% Boulder entrepreneurs and 50% Denver entrepreneurs. The past two days the Colorado Innovation Network held it’s 2nd annual COIN Summit.

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Life Beyond Code

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

David Cohen ( TechStars CEO) and I were spending the weekend with our wives at my house in Keystone, Colorado. Q2: With both of your networks, getting contributors wouldn’t be hard – what process did you use to determine who writes what? entrepreneur. I offhandedly said, “let’s write a book.&#

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Some time ago a group of entrepreneurs including my partner Seth Levine came together to talk about how to promote entrepreneurship in Colorado and celebrate the fact that entrepreneurship has become a huge part of the Colorado business ecosystem. Both efforts are grass roots, totally network based, and driven by entrepreneurs.

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David Teten

JANUARY 21, 2021

(co-written with Jamie Finney, Founding Partner at Greater Colorado Venture Fund. In addition to a fund, the overall Capacity organization provides direct mentorship, consulting and connects founders to a broad network of talent, diverse forms of capital, and existing resources focused on the post-startup stage of growth.

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

9:19] You put in a lot of hours – there are a lot of entrepreneurs and startups some of who don’t achieve anywhere near the level of success you did – what toll did that take on your personal life? [12:51] What, like a minute, like a lot of entrepreneurs, startups, some of who don't achieve anywhere near the level of success you did.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Entrepreneurs are often seen as visionaries who, with a great idea, hard work, and a lot of dedication, built a business empire from scratch. No entrepreneur can truly find success without a supportive team and an excellent environment to get the company off the ground and grow it. . Denver, Colorado. Austin, Texas.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

Despite repeated efforts, only a few cities outside the Valley (New York and Boston) have historically had the critical mix of funding, network, and talent to fuel vibrant startup centers. But this is becoming less true today, as more and more entrepreneurs find their way across the U.S. This creates a powerful long-term dynamic.

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Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 8, 2019

I remember thinking, “this is how I want to model my consulting business,” but rather than joining John’s Duct Tape Marketing Consultant Network which he was also promoting, I simply mimicked them! Before Joining the Network. In a nutshell, I was an entrepreneur on an island figuring it out as I went. Look familiar?

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 27, 2011

On November 9th, I’ll be helping launch Startup Colorado. Startup Colorado will be one of the regional initiatives under the umbrella of the Startup America Partnership. Startup Colorado is an initiative to make a meaningful impact on entrepreneurship and new company creation in the Front Range.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Feld’s thesis is that unlike the common wisdom, it is entrepreneurs that lead a startup community while everyone else feeds the community. For some incubators, entrepreneurs can stay as long as they want. Leaders and Feeders. They are not run by the government or any single organization. There is no guaranteed funding.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 4, 2022

Cameron is t he founder of the COO Alliance, the World’s Leading Network for Seconds in Command. John Jantsch (00:00): This episode of the duct tape marketing podcast is brought to you by the female startup club, hosted by Doone Roisin and brought to you by the HubSpot podcast network. Marketing Podcast with Cameron Herold.

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 2, 2017

For example, entrepreneurs go to conferences and network in order to find customers and investors. Whether you live in Cincinnati or Jakarta, you are far better able to help the entrepreneurs in your hometown than I am. Ross’s book also explores ways to build a stronger pipeline of different types people.

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Marc is a lifelong entrepreneur who helps coaches get more clients without paid advertising. More About The Duct Tape Marketing Consultant Network: Check it out here. He's a lifelong entrepreneur who helps coaches get more clients without paid advertising. So if, if you're in Colorado, you get a client I'm not grumbling up.

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Feld Thoughts

JUNE 12, 2012

Last week Startup Colorado hosted the Startup America Regional Summit which was a gathering of the leadership of over 25 different Startup State efforts under the structure of the Startup America Partnership. Startup Colorado kicked off with a handful of tractable projects: Create an entrepreneurial summer camp in Boulder.

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mashable.com

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

This dynamic births serial entrepreneurs and motivates angels and venture capitalists to pull their friends into investment deals. For the first-time entrepreneur or founder looking for seed stage funding, this circle can be especially difficult to penetrate. Craig is currently the CEO and founder of stealth-ish startup BetterWorks.

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Feld Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Historically, almost everything I do uses a network model. Foundry Group runs as a network. If you take a look at the Foundry Group partner funds or talk to us about our investment strategy, you’ll immediately see the texture of a network. Techstars is a worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed.

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Up and Running

JUNE 4, 2018

One thing many successful entrepreneurs have in common is that they made an early start with their business endeavors. While Apple set up shop in a garage and not a college dorm, Wozniak built his first computer whilst at the University of Boulder, Colorado. You can leverage your student network.

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David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

(co-written with Jamie Finney, Founding Partner at Greater Colorado Venture Fund. Capacity Capital, Greater Colorado Venture Fund, Indie.VC, Reformation Partners, UP Fund, Versatile VC. See Why Are Revenue-Based Investors Investing in Women & Diverse Entrepreneurs? Of the Inc. 5000 companies, only 6.5% raised from angels.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 19, 2022

3:40] Why is being a leader such a challenge for entrepreneurs sometimes? [7:31] John Jantsch (00:00): This episode of the duct tape marketing podcast is brought to you by the female startup club, hosted by Doone Roison, and brought to you by the HubSpot podcast network. It was that cold, but it used to used to be in Colorado.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 1, 2018

It’s stocked with free food, drinks and wifi but the real reason you want to be there is because we’ve curated all of the top entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators at SXSW and invited them to stop by. Then ask questions of our panel of experts and mix and mingle with other EdTech entrepreneurs visiting for SXSW.

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Feld Thoughts

APRIL 17, 2014

Colorado has two – a 1 Million Cups in Denver and 1 Million Cups in Fort. 1 Million Cups Denver was also a recipient of one of the first Startup Colorado Community Fund grants. Entrepreneurs follow local entrepreneurs. Local networks thicken over time. Different programs reach different entrepreneurs.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 29, 2013

He extended an invitation to me to come out to the Academy in Colorado Springs to address the cadets and meet the faculty. Out of the airport the first stop was in Denver – an impromptu meetup at Galvanize and a fireside chat with a roomful of 200 great entrepreneurs. Then it was on to Colorado Springs and the Air Force Academy.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 19, 2022

Clary and brought to you by the HubSpot podcast network. Now, let me give you another example of how this type of, of approach works both from a usefulness standpoint and from an SEO standpoint, let's say I'm a painting contractor in Denver, Colorado. Success Story is one of the most successful, useful podcasts in the world.

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Feld Thoughts

APRIL 8, 2020

For over a decade, I’ve worked closely on a number of entrepreneurial initiatives with my friend Brad Bernthal, an Associate Professor at Colorado Law and the Silicon Flatirons Center. On March 19, Bart Temme, and entrepreneur in Holland, reached out to me and Brad B. and CU’s entrepreneurial community.

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Feld Thoughts

MAY 6, 2021

The program has been running in Colorado supporting pre-seed to post-seed stage startups at the intersection of conservation and technology since 2018. And Techstars brings a massive network of mentors, investors, and entrepreneurs on a similar journey. . Applications close on May 12th, so if you’re interested, apply today!

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 14, 2023

He was a McKinsey & Company consultant and left to become a serial entrepreneur, where he operated six companies as CEO or Executive Chairman. He was a McKinsey and Company consultant and he left to become a serial entrepreneur where he operated six companies as CEO or Executive Chairman. I grew up in rural Colorado.

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Mike Michalowicz

MARCH 16, 2015

Matt serves on the executive committee of the Idaho Technology Council, the advisory board of the Boise State University Computer Science Department, and the Vistage CEO Network. Fundera – Single source online funding for entrepreneurs. Matt Rissell on Twitter: @MattRissell. Matt on LinkedIn. Show Sponsors.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

Despite repeated efforts, only a few cities outside the Valley (New York and Boston) have historically had the critical mix of funding, network, and talent to fuel vibrant startup centers. But this is becoming less true today, as more and more entrepreneurs find their way across the U.S. This creates a powerful long-term dynamic.

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Feld Thoughts

MAY 12, 2014

Instead, it’s the organic beauty of a messy network of people, all who are contributing their own talents and energy, in an ongoing, continuous effort around entrepreneurship. Tickets will be available for purchase the week of May 19 with proceeds going to Entrepreneurs Foundation of Colorado. This is a #BoulderWin.

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