Startup Colorado Employee Directory
Think TanksColorado, United States11-50 Employees
Startup Colorado is a Durango-based think-tank focused on fostering entrepreneurship in rural Colorado. It supports startups and entrepreneurial communities by linking them to educational, financial, and collaborative resources to help them start and scale. Its work spans from the Western Slope to the Eastern Plains, reflecting a mission to cultivate business opportunities across rural regions. The organization began by launching an online network platform in 2020 to connect rural entrepreneurs with the resources they need. In 2025 it launched a statewide pitch competition series to raise visibility for rural founders and broaden their connections with relevant partners. A notable development in 2026 is a partnership with the Colorado Office of Just Transition to support entrepreneurs in coal-transition communities.