This week Adam speaks with Robin Thurston, the CEO and founder of Outside Interactive, Inc., the world’s leading creator of outdoor content and home to iconic brands like Outside Magazine, Warren Miller, MapMyFitness, and others. Through its network of 25 media, digital, and technology platforms, Outside reaches over 100 million active consumers worldwide. Before founding Outside, Robin worked at Under Armour and led a consumer genetics company in Silicon Valley. In this episode, Robin discusses how his entrepreneurial family background helped him navigate his groundbreaking career. He also shares his perspective on the evolution of Denver's tech ecosystem as a Colorado native, his biggest lessons for building sustainable businesses, and his vision for the future of outdoor content and lifestyle brands.

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This week Chris speaks with Perry Rosenbloom, CEO and co-founder of Motion.io, a cutting-edge client onboarding and collaboration platform for service-based businesses. Previously, Perry founded Brighter Vision, which he successfully bootstrapped and later sold to EverCommerce in 2020. On this episode, Perry provides insights into the ecosystem’s evolution, highlighting his frontline exposure at a startup in the Foundry Group's office to the significance of intentional culture building in startups, recounting his lessons learned while scaling Brighter Vision. With a focus on actionable takeaways, Perry underscores the importance of cultivating a defined company culture early on, tapping into attributes like speed to stay competitive in the fast-paced startup world.

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This week Chris speaks with Andrew Antonio the Co-founder & CEO of Urban Sky, a stratospheric platform company developing a suite of connected hardware, software, and AI-centric products for defense and commercial customers. Recently, the company raised $30 Million in Series B Funding. Prior to Urban Sky, Andrew led Sales & Go-to-Market for the stratospheric space tourism company, World View, from Pre-Seed to Series C. On this episode, Andrew shares his experiences working on record-breaking high-altitude balloon projects like Stratex, how the Colorado tech ecosystem- especially in aerospace- is thriving and offers immense opportunities, plus his biggest lesson around the importance of adjusting to market pull versus push.

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This week Adam speaks with Seth Sternberg, the co-founder and CEO of Honor, the largest in-home senior care network in the United States. Seth has become an influential figure in the Colorado startup scene since moving to Boulder. Before Honor, Seth co-founded Meebo, an instant messaging platform which was acquired by Google. On this episode, Seth shares his experiences on the differences in the entrepreneurial ecosystem between Colorado and Silicon Valley- plus his lessons learned on how building a company around a core mission helps sustain motivation and attract top talent.

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This week Adam speaks with Andre McGregor, CEO and co-founder of ForceMetrics, a platform that empowers law enforcement with precision policing tools and innovative tech solutions. His experiences growing up in a marginalized community and as a former FBI Special Agent (in cybercrime and counterterrorism), shaped his commitment to creating safer, more informed interactions between police and the public. On this episode, Andre shares insights on user experience in real-world scenarios, the challenges/opportunities for startups in the GovTech space, and the importance of quickly adapting to feedback to meet customer demands.

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This week Adam Burrows speaks with Adam Kitain, the co-founder of Intelligems, a profit growth platform designed to assist e-commerce brands in making informed decisions through experimentation and personalization. The company is a Techstars 2021 Boulder grad and recently secured a successful funding round. Adam has a strong background in engineering and operations, having previously worked at the ride-sharing company (Via), where he contributed to the development of dynamic pricing models. Kitain shares his journey launching Intelligems and his decision to base it in Colorado over traditional tech hubs. He emphasizes the importance of customer-first strategies, including lessons learned from his experiences during the company’s evolution.

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This week, Chris speaks with Nicole Glaros, Co-Founder of ForDenverFC, to dive into her remarkable career and the growth of Colorado’s tech ecosystem. A key architect of Techstars' success, Nicole helped scale its portfolio from just 10 companies to over 2,500, with assets under management skyrocketing from $300K to more than $750M. In this episode, Nicole shares her journey from sports psychology to entrepreneurship, unique insights into Colorado’s tech evolution and he state's leadership in quantum computing plus practical advice for leaders on management and hiring. She emphasizes the importance of fostering team safety and reframing mistakes as learning opportunities.

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This week Adam speaks with Kay Henze, Board Director and Strategic Advisor for Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network (BEN) and a prominent figure in the Colorado entrepreneurial scene. Newly transitioned from her executive role, she discusses the evolution of Colorado's tech ecosystem and her experiences from her board work and the strategic challenges faced by tech startups. Kay emphasizes the importance of collaboration and strategic guidance for entrepreneurs and how founders can effectively leverage personal and professional advisory boards to support their growth.

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This week Adam speaks with Bennie Fowler III, a former NFL player and Director of Strategic Development with Caprock. Bennie is a Super Bowl 50 Champion with the Denver Broncos and has transitioned to a successful career in wealth management. On this episode, Bennie shares why he chose to remain in Denver after retiring. his insights on the importance of communication, the parallels between professional athletics and entrepreneurship plus his biggest lesson the value of a strong support system.

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This week Chris speaks with Scott Trench, the CEO of BiggerPockets, a community and educational platform for 3M+ real estate investors. Scott hosts the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, a top personal finance podcast and is the author of finance books, Set For Life and First Time Home Buyer. Recently Scott and BiggerPockets announced a majority investment by the Chernin Group. In this episode, Scott shares his thoughts on Colorado booming tech scene, the significance of fractional executives, and his biggest lesson around mastering the performance management for leaders.

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