crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

But this is becoming less true today, as more and more entrepreneurs find their way across the U.S. Foundry Group’s founder Brad Feld noted : Entrepreneurs here use a ‘give before you get’ mentality. There are now many metro areas with growing infrastructure and increasingly skilled work forces that can support tech startups.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 19, 2022

Talking all about disrupting existing industries with technologies so much for us to, to think about and learn in that episode. 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.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 12, 2012

After all, Silicon Valley been held up as a shining example as a hotbed for startups and many clamor to copy its success in positioning themselves as a similar scene for innovation and technological entrepreneurship. That entrepreneurs must be the ones who lead the community (as opposed to, for example, governmental forces), 2.

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David Cohen

DECEMBER 10, 2012

The technology focus will be about leveraging the success of the Nike+ FuelBand, Nike+ Running and NikeFuel to support digital innovation. Living a healthier life is a hot topic in an exciting space and Nike is perfectly positioned to address this technology. MIT Technology Review. Denver Post. Silicon Florist.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 19, 2019

We were sued shortly after starting because there was an SOS Staffing in Denver that was publicly held. We wanted to pay tribute to his contributions by alluding to our platform’s state-of-the-art technology and algorithms that allow people with no knowledge of digital marketing to run successful campaigns that drive business results.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Startup founder Deekron Krikorian of MotionTraxx, was able to pursue his dream of spending a summer abroad in Ibiza, enjoying the music and nightlife of one of the clubbing capitals of the world, while using technology, co-working and other tools to effectively managing his startup and ensuring it moves forward towards its goals while he was abroad.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 21, 2022

I have always been passionate about travel and exploring new places, and as an entrepreneur, I saw an opportunity to combine my passion with my professional expertise in the travel industry. I would thank my mentors at Silicon Valley for guiding and teaching me how technology can be used to give life to so many ideas that are all around us.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

The scenarios include natural hazards (flood, hurricane, earthquake), man-man (such as terrorism), and technological (such as a widespread power outage). Geospiza is based in Denver. The Denver startup ecosystem is generous and supportive?—?truly Most recently I won $100,000 investment from Chloe Capital in a pitch competition.

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

David Cohen image via Kathleen Lavine, Denver Business Journal. The goal of most business incubators today is to strengthen the local economy, and commercialize new technologies. The incubation period is very short and intense, usually intending to drive entrepreneurs from ideas to marketable products in a matter of months.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 8, 2022

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners how they break through the noise with their businesses and here are insightful responses; #1- Putting an ear to the ground. We break through the noise by creating strong relationships with our customers and delivering clinical trial technology that allows cures to get to market faster.

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Their demo day is happening on October 30th in Denver and you can register here if you’re interested in attending. . If the event is anything like last year, you’ll leave inspired about what a new generation of entrepreneurs is doing to help and protect our planet.

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Mike Michalowicz

JUNE 3, 2013

There is no question that technology has given us the ability to get work done. You have the choice to do business from anywhere, anytime, including some of the most beautiful and mobile entrepreneur friendly towns in the USA. So here you have it, the “Top 10 Small Towns for Mobile Entrepreneurs for 2013.”. Clayton, Georgia.

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Feld Thoughts

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Amy and I were part of the public announcement this week in Denver. Earlier this year, Amy encouraged me to get together with Brian McPeek , TNC’s Chief Conservation Officer, who is based in Denver. We’ve talked about doing an accelerator in Denver, but never had a compelling reason to do it.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 30, 2014

The landscape for how to turn life science and health care technologies into viable companies has changed more in the last 3 years than in the last 30. ———– The National Institutes of Health recognizes that Life Science/Health Care commercialization has two components: the science/technology, and the business model.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 27, 2018

Different entrepreneurs take on diverse approaches to implement innovative ideas in their businesses where some emerge to be successful. This makes them gain recognition as innovative and inspire other entrepreneurs to be innovative as well. He’s sets the standard for what entrepreneurs should strive to achieve. 1-Andrew Rose.

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Austin Startup

APRIL 11, 2020

With a new track focused on the emerging field of Sports Tech starting this year, MassChallenge and Stadia Ventures (“Stadia”) are collaborating to create an end-to-end pipeline of support for entrepreneurs by bridging talent, access to mentors, funding and relationships for founders building the next generation of sports and esports companies.

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Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 17, 2020

So we are now very well-versed in being parents and entrepreneurs. So you might as well be tired both as a mom and as an entrepreneur." But you can't be an entrepreneur and a parent at the same time, that just it's too difficult. You have investors from the impact space, but also some straight from the technology industry.

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Feld Thoughts

MARCH 14, 2018

“Technologies that have revolutionized so many sectors of the economy have the potential to transform the way we do conservation. The accelerator kicks off this July in Denver and companies from across the globe are applying now through April 8th. ” Brian McPeek, Chief Conservation Officer of The Nature Conservancy.

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Feld Thoughts

DECEMBER 29, 2016

While the meme that the only place to build a company is in Silicon Valley has softened, there’s still a strong belief that the best place to be if you are a first time entrepreneur is Silicon Valley. The Bright, Sustainable Future of Chicago’s Technology Ecosystem.

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Feld Thoughts

DECEMBER 28, 2014

I fear Cowles doesn’t realize that the National Center for Women & Information Technology , led by long time Boulderite Lucy Sanders, is on the front edge of the tech / diversity issue. Wd you be interested in convo re #Boulder housing and [link] ? Macon Cowles (@MaconCowles) August 31, 2014.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Kurt Rathmann is a serial entrepreneur. He attended the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin where his experience in the Professional Accounting program developed his passion for financial technology. As a Senior Audit Professional at KPMG in Denver, Kurt became the CFO of KNS Communications Consultants.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Entrepreneurial education in grades K-12, if it exists at all still focuses on teaching potential entrepreneurs small business entrepreneurship – the equivalent of “how to run a lemonade stand.” On Fire With A Vision. Here’s what some of them had to say about the experience: If you can’t see the video click here.

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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. In addition their research offers a continual stream of new technologies to be commercialized. Leaders and Feeders.

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VC Adventure

OCTOBER 22, 2012

When it comes to the question of nature vs. nurture for entrepreneurs it’s clear that both are important. While great entrepreneurs are born with at least the seed of that entrepreneurial spirit, it takes some encouraging – as well as plenty of guidance, help and support – to see that seed blossom. The goal is simple.

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 27, 2011

We want to expand the breadth and depth of entrepreneurial networks from Fort Collins to Boulder to Denver to Colorado Springs and lower barriers for people who want to build high-growth businesses. If you are an entrepreneur in Colorado, we’d love to have you join us.

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thebarefootvc

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

I often think of all the times I was encouraged to conform when I come across entrepreneurs who are told that their ideas won’t work. He founded eBay to empower individuals through the use of new technology, and has created livelihoods for millions of individuals throughout the world.

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Feld Thoughts

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

It was awesome and I recommend it for any entrepreneur out there either working on a company or thinking about starting a company. First, he was the co-founder of Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM – currently valued at $8 billion.) There are lots of other interesting and unexpected things to know about Danny before you start the book.

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fi.co

DECEMBER 4, 2012

We aim to help launch 1,000 technology companies per year in over 50 cities worldwide. The problem is, both you and your co-founder have entered into an agreement that most first time entrepreneurs have no idea about. Globalizing Silicon Valley - See the Worldwide Schedule - Lead a Local Chapter. -->. Choose a city closest to you.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 27, 2023

02:15] What’s a typical day of turns for an entrepreneur? [03:25] The MarTech Podcast share stories from world-class marketers who use technology to generate growth and achieve business and career success. So, I mean, what's a typical day of turns, you know, look like for an entrepreneur? In the day of an entrepreneur.

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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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Software By Rob

OCTOBER 26, 2010

They were eventually sold off to a company that had heavily invested in Rogue Wave’s technology. Dave Rodenbaugh is a serial entrepreneur dating back to his high school days when he started a lawn service business. He lives and works in Denver, Colorado. As a result, Rogue Wave’s revenues continued to decline.

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Austin Startup

APRIL 3, 2017

Using AI technology developed at the Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute, RoadBotics’ smartphone app allows any car, truck, or bike to identify and rate a wide array of roadway conditions, including cracks, potholes, signage, vegetation, and debris. Hosted by the U.S.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 20, 2017

From hydroponics and cultivation products to professional training and education, consultancies, media companies, the plethora of new technologies—the list is endless, and so are the opportunities. This is why ancillary marijuana businesses are doing so well—they aren’t burdened with all the red tape and high taxes.

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David Cohen

JANUARY 26, 2017

Not surprisingly, they all love their city (it’s a little bit bigger than Denver) and were all anxious to figure out how to help by mentoring in the Techstars program and helping us recruit more companies to come there to get started and to leverage the resources of the community. It’s going to rock! It’s going to rock!

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Feld Thoughts

JULY 29, 2011

Finance Friday’s gets off the ground with today’s post by introducing you to an imaginary startup, the entrepreneurs that we’ll being following throughout the series, and their first challenges: splitting up the founders’ equity and addressing the case where one of the founders provides the initial seed capital for the business.

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VC Adventure

OCTOBER 22, 2012

When it comes to the question of nature vs. nurture for entrepreneurs it’s clear that both are important. While great entrepreneurs are born with at least the seed of that entrepreneurial spirit, it takes some encouraging – as well as plenty of guidance, help and support – to see that seed blossom. The goal is simple.

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Austin Startup

JANUARY 30, 2018

a new coworking and meeting space at the Springdale General social impact community in East Austin where you can only be a member if you are a social impact entrepreneur. Austin has a thriving social impact scene This isn’t the only initiative in Austin that supports social impact entrepreneurs. What will be your legacy?

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