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The Startup Colorado Podcast

Startup Colorado

Join Startup Colorado as we visit entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout the state, from outdoor industry startups to tech founders. We"ll explore the biggest challenges and opportunities rural entrepreneurs are facing in today"s evolving business landscape.

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08:48

Town Hall: How Love of Community Led to an Adventure...

The Startup Colorado Podcast ·

2023/08/10

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 she thought she'd retire at... or stay in Steamboat Springs and wayfind a new future for herself. With true entrepreneurial spirit, Robin and her co-founders Jay Lambert and Joe Solomon decided to launch a business that was truly rooted in place: Town Hall, a sustainable outerwear brand for kids. Here's

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08:51

How One Carniceria Is Building for Family and Community

The Startup Colorado Podcast ·

2023/06/30

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 opportunity for young people to stay local. Hear how Maya and her family launched Rocky Ford's first carniceria.

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09:00

From Baker to Business Owner - How Jessica Larriva...

The Startup Colorado Podcast ·

2023/06/06

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 that starting a business was a necessity. Here’s how Jessica launched Tumbleweed Bread—an artisan sourdough baking company that serves the San Luis Valley—and a nonprofit that addresses food insecurity in the region.

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11:26

From Energy to Adventure: Good Vibes in Craig,...

The Startup Colorado Podcast ·

2023/05/18

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 Gear, a handmade mesh rafting accessory manufacturer that's become an influential voice in the town's transition from the energy economy to outdoor recreation. Here's how Josh and Meagan started a business powered by the waves of change.

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10:23

Julia Taylor and the Rise of GeekPack

The Startup Colorado Podcast ·

2023/04/05

Julia Taylor didn't set out to create an e-learning business for women; she was just trying to find a job that she could perform regardless of where the military stationed her husband. In 2014, she stumbled across website building and began teaching herself to code. The journey wasn't easy. There was no curriculum, no benchmarks, and no community. Sometimes when she'd ask a question, the responses—usually by men—were derogatory. She pushed on and eventually founded GeekPack, a company that not only

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10:51

How This Entrepreneur Turned a Hobby Into a...

The Startup Colorado Podcast ·

2023/03/15

Chereen Leong Schwarz started knitting as a way to decompress after long, stressful days as a head chef. Today she's the owner of Smeeny Beanie Knits, a handmade apparel company in Steamboat Springs. We spoke with Chereen about how she turned a hobby into a side-hustle and eventually into a successful, quit-your-day-job business.

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20:48

Women In Tech with Eva Helén

The Startup Colorado Podcast ·

2023/02/27

With more than two decades in tech, Eva Helén has co-founded, built, and exited two software companies - most recently Sanbolic, acquired by Citrix in 2015. Since 2017, she has influenced a broad range of technology companies to build more diverse workforces and inclusive cultures. Her book Women In Tech: A Book for Guys is based on her research and interviews with men in the tech industry. We spoke with Eva about her experience co-founding two successful startups and what eventually led her to

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09:46

Why Does Art Matter in Rural?

The Startup Colorado Podcast ·

2023/01/25

When Dominque Robbins arrived in the rural town of Rocky Ford, Colorado, the culture shock was real. Where was the Starbucks? And latenight burrito joints? A lifelong musician, Dominque also quickly discovered another Big City ammenity was missing: an art scene. A few months after arriving, Dominque founded Art Matters Productions, a recording studio and events management enterprise. His goal is to pave the way for more artists, musicians, and creatives in the Rocky Ford area. We visited Dominque

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09:57

This Entrepreneur Is "Flipping" Towns

The Startup Colorado Podcast ·

2023/01/11

As Craig, Colorado transitions away from its roots as a coal town, local entrepreneurs like Kirstie McPherson are laying the groundwork for its next phase of life. When TriState Generation and Transmission and Xcel Energy announced that both the coal mines and power plant would be shutdown by 2030, local residents of Craig, Colorado were left wondering, "what's next?" For entrepreneur and economic behavioralist Kirstie McPherson, the answer is community building. In this first episode of the

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21:45

How Entrepreneurs Can Tap Into Podcasting

The Startup Colorado Podcast ·

2022/03/22

Is podcasting the new blogging? Have we reached "peak pod?" If so, who cares? The podcast industry is booming and shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. Here's how rural entrepreneurs can tap into podcasting - as a business, a marketing channel for your business, or an advertising opportunity. Meet Laura Krantz of the Wild Thing podcast, Kristin Carpenter of Verde Brand Communications and the Channel Mastery podcast, and Curt Linville of PodDivvy.

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31:04

Colorado's Emergent Communities

The Startup Colorado Podcast ·

2022/02/02

We're going for a moonlight bike ride, heading to the bar for some live music, and then checking out Colorado's second tech sector. Want to come? 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, we explore the opportunities and potential pitfalls inherent in emergent communities.

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32:10

Rural & Independent: Publishing in the West

The Startup Colorado Podcast ·

2021/11/18

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 well in rural areas. Featuring: The Climbing Zine, Maria's Bookshop, and Torrey House Press.

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28:51

The Entrepreneurs Tackling Water Scarcity

The Startup Colorado Podcast ·

2021/10/20

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, we wanted to know how they're tackling the water crisis. In Episode 2 of the Startup Colorado Podcast, you'll hear from Jonathan Ballesteros (Founder of Geyser Systems), Connie Baker (CEO and Head Distiller of Marble Distilling), and Will Sarni (CEO of the Colorado River Basin Fund).

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36:05

Beyond Craft Brew

The Startup Colorado Podcast ·

2021/09/22

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 behind EsoTerra Cider, Mesa Park Vineyards, and Oh Hi THC Seltzers. Our host Margaret Hedderman takes us on a road trip through western Colorado as she visits these industry pioneers.

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12:03

Investing For The Good Of It

The Startup Colorado Podcast ·

2020/07/24

There's a saying: our attention goes where the money flows. That's why social entrepreneur Adrian Reif wrote The Do-Gooder's Guide To Investing, a guide for anyone interested in putting their money where their values are. In this episode, we chat with Adrian (who is also on our Executive Committee) about his book, what do-gooder investing is, and why now is the time for a regenerative mindset.

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09:40

Save the Businesses, Save the Communities

The Startup Colorado Podcast ·

2020/07/10

Many rural, minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses often have trouble accessing traditional funding. Throw in an economic and health crisis, and you've got a lot of businesses struggling to tap into the money they need to stay open. In this episode, we chat with three alternative funds - the First Southwest Community Fund, Greenline Ventures, and the Energize Colorado Gap Fund - about how they're pumping money into rural communities.

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28:57

In Conversation with Brad Feld & Delaney Keating

The Startup Colorado Podcast ·

2020/06/26

In this special conversation with Techstars Co-Founder Brad Feld and Startup Colorado's Managing Director Delaney Keating, we discuss the importance of ecosystem builders (community champions) for rural startup communities. Plus, we'll hear from the three recipients of the Anchor Point Foundation's Startup Champion Awards.

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08:09

Getting Creative with Virtual Events

The Startup Colorado Podcast ·

2020/06/19

When COVID-19 swept across the nation this Spring, major events were cancelled left and right. Event organizers were asked to decide: do I cancel? Do I postpone? Or do I do something different? In the case of the West Slope Startup Week, they decided to do something different. The second annual startup week is going online. We spoke with event organizers about how they came up with some really creative solutions to convening online that may influence how we organize events in the future.

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09:05

Money Is Still Moving

The Startup Colorado Podcast ·

2020/06/05

Finding investors is challenging enough without a pandemic, so we wanted to know how and if money is moving toward rural startups. We chat with Marc Nager with the Greater Colorado Venture Fund, Jay Bockhaus from the CORI Innovation Fund, and Jeffrey Max from Agile Space, a Durango-business that recently received investments from both. We dig into how the health and economic crisis have impacted investors and what they're looking for in a company.

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08:20

Trinidad Entices Creatives with Affordable Housing

The Startup Colorado Podcast ·

2020/05/29

Want to move to Trinidad, Colorado? You might, once you hear about their new affordable housing initiative for creatives. Space to Create, a program through Colorado Creative Industries and Artspace in Minnesota, will soon make 13 affordable live/work spaces available; plus a commons area for coworking and creative businesses. In September, another 28 apartments will be completed. While Trinidad has suffered economic hardship for years, this new investment in the arts is poised to bring new life,

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