This week Adam speaks with Greg Keller , the CSO and Co-Founder at JumpCloud . As Chief Strategy Officer, Greg was responsible for the inception and launch of the company's award-winning identity and access control platform. Over the course of his career, Greg has helped launch and operate several startups to globally scaling growth companies. In this episode, Greg details his experiences with the evolution of the Front Range startup ecosystem including the emergence of Techstars , Foundry Group...
Apr 13, 2023•26 min•Ep. 45
This week Chris and Adam speak with Bijal Shah , the Chief Experience Officer and Head of Platform at Guild Education . As CXO, Bijal is responsible for driving and delivering a world-class member experience, with the aim of enabling millions of Americans to unlock economic opportunity. In this episode, Bijal talks about her experience at two Colorado tech unicorns, Guild and Ibotta, and we learn how burning the midnight oil helped lead to her biggest lesson. Listen now on: Amazon Music (Alexa) ...
Mar 30, 2023•20 min•Ep. 44
This week Chris and Adam speak with John Levisay , CEO of The Pro's Closet , the world's largest marketplace for certified, pre-owned bikes and accessories. Previous to taking over as CEO of The Pro’s Closet, John was the co-founder and CEO of Craftsy. John also has held executive roles at eBay and HomeAdvisor, plus, John was the person who convinced host, Adam Burrows, to move to Denver. In this episode, John shares what attracted him to leave the Bay Area for Denver's ecosystem and how surroun...
Mar 16, 2023•29 min•Ep. 43
John Stree t is our guest this week! John is the CEO and founder of leading cloud commerce marketplace and recently minted unicorn, PAX8 . John Street is an award-winning entrepreneur who has launched many new businesses, including four that garnered Inc. 500 status. On this episode, Adam and Chris learn about the evolution of Colorado's tech ecosystem through John's perspective. John also shares his biggest lesson: how having a financial plan leads to a clear roadmap to securing funding. Subscr...
Mar 02, 2023•19 min•Ep. 42
Hosts Adam and Chris chat with Kristin Langenfeld , who is the CEO and founder of GoodBuy Gear , a managed marketplace for parents to safely and sustainably buy and sell used baby and kid products. As of 2016, Kristin has created and launched a custom in-house app, expanded from a garage to multiple 30,000 sq ft warehouses and taken GoodBuy Gear from five to over 75 employees. On this episode Kristin shares, her story on what led her to Colorado, her favorite companies to watch, plus tactical ad...
Feb 17, 2023•22 min•Ep. 41
On this episode hosts Chris Erickson and Adam Burrows speak with the founder of Acorn Analytics , Mike Zawitkowski . After retiring from being an international pop star, Mike soon found his passion for tech startups and he talks about the connection between the two lifestyles plus why he started Acorn Analytics, a boutique professional services firm made up of top data and technology experts. Listen in as Mike shares his biggest lesson along with some examples of how he learned it. Listen to Ven...
Jan 26, 2023•22 min•Ep. 40
Our guest this week is Jack Morrison , the co-founder and CEO of Scythe Robotics leading the industry with commercial robotic lawnmowers. Jack began his career as a software engineer building computer vision systems. prior to starting Scythe in 2018 with Isaac Roberts and Davis Foster. The company now has 50 employees and is expanding its operations in Longmont, CO. Host Adam Burrows and Chris Erickson learn about Jack's perspective on the Colorado tech ecosystem over the last decade. Plus Jack ...
Jan 13, 2023•20 min•Ep. 39
Jennifer Henderson is our guest this week! Jennifer is the founder and CEO of Tilt , a company revolutionizing employee leave in the workplace. As an entrepreneur from Fort Collins, Jennifer shares her perspective on the Colorado tech ecosystem and how her lived experiences from spending 15 years in corporate America created a passion for her to start her company and solve a problem. On this episode, Jennifer shares her biggest lesson with host Adam Burrows as well as some tips on how she shares...
Dec 29, 2022•21 min•Ep. 38
Hosts Chris and Adam speak with Bob Hall, the Chief Operating Officer at Outrider , a pioneer in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs. Bob is a tech executive with over 20 years of experience in product strategy and business operations for software and services companies. Having also moved from the Bay Area to Denver, Bob shares his experience on how the tech ecosystem is unique. Later we learn how Bob's career journey helped him realize his biggest lesson and the impact of pitching per...
Dec 15, 2022•24 min•Ep. 37
On this episode hosts Adam and Chris talk with Abby Mercado who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Rescripted, a global platform for fertility, providing content, tools and resources for wherever you are on your journey to build a family. Abby is a former VC investor and was an early employee at two energy startups, one of which she co-founded. During the conversation Abby shares her perspective on what makes Denver's ecosystem so special, why she pivoted from being an investor plus examples on how sh...
Dec 01, 2022•20 min•Ep. 36
Our guest this week is Bryan Leach , the CEO of Ibotta , the leading cash back rewards app in the US, paying out over $1.2 billion in cash rewards and earning more than 45 million downloads. Prior to starting Ibotta, Bryan was a partner at a law firm and a Supreme Court law clerk. He shares his entrepreneurial journey plus what Colorado tech companies he is admiring. Host Chris and Adam learn about Bryan's biggest lesson in his career, his preference on vc firms vs private investors and tips on ...
Nov 10, 2022•25 min•Ep. 35
Brian Abrams is our guest this week! Brian was most recently president of Ibex Investors, where he co-founded their Israel fund in 2011 and helped grow it from $2 million to more than $700 million in assets over the course of a decade. On this episode he shares his thoughts on Israel's startup culture and how it compares to Denver's plus tactical tips for founders on how to be resilient and go with the flow when things are uncertain. Brian's Colorado Company to Watch Ibotta Listen now on: Podopo...
Oct 27, 2022•28 min•Ep. 34
On this episode, hosts Chris and Adam speak with Cole Winans, who is the CEO and Founder of Flyreel , the leading AI platform for property insurance carriers. Prior to Flyreel, Cole's take us through his entrepreneur journey that lead to Flyreel's recent acquisition by LexisNexis .. Cole shares tips on how to take advice for other founders and why staying true to your convictions will guide you to find your own path. Listen on: Podopolo | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | iHeartRadio | G...
Oct 13, 2022•22 min•Ep. 33
Our guest this week is Tom Higley , who is the founder and CEO of X Genesis a new venture studio focused on entrepreneur success in health, water, climate and 10.10.10. a 501(c)3 a project of the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC). Tom has seen the Colorado ecosystem grow since the dot come era as a long-time Techstars mentor and advisor to hundreds of founder and CEO's in his over 20+ years. On this episode Tom shares why his lesson on success is based on what the meaning of success i...
Sep 29, 2022•28 min•Ep. 32
Our guest this week is Megan Guy , the co-founder and general partner of King River Capital where she leads investments in technology companies that are transforming the ways in which we live, work, and build communities. King River is a global fund with a new presence in Denver. Before founding King River, Megan spent years in finance and climate inv esting with Goldman Sachs, Angeleno Group , The Nature Conservancy and others. On this episode, Megan shares her perspective on the Colorado's tec...
Sep 08, 2022•24 min•Ep. 31
Hosts Adam and Chris speak with Michael Joseph who is the founder and CEO of Scratch Kitchen a a vertically integrated, on-demand restaurant platform built for customers that want everyday healthy meals. Michael is also a serial entrepreneur and angel investor based in Colorado for the last 20 years who previously founded and led Green Chef to a $120m run rate with 800 employees before selling to Hello Fresh. On this episode, Michael shares his passion for some of his favorite "unicorn" startups...
Aug 18, 2022•30 min•Ep. 30
Kelly Schaefer is Product Director & Domain Lead at Google's Boulder office, where she builds new products in the productivity suite including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and many more. Kelly has an entrepreneurial past and valuable experience from the Bay Area including leading a division at Stripe and with startup non-profit in South Africa. Kelly shares how and why she was very intentional about becoming apart of the Colorado's tech ecosystem. Host Chris and Adam learn some new tips...
Aug 04, 2022•20 min•Ep. 29
Our guest this week is Matthew Wetschler who as CEO of Plume, empowers teams to provide world-class trans-healthcare and create more equitable health experiences for everyone. Matthew shares stories from his unique career from Stanford-trained physician, entrepreneur, and healthcare innovator. Plus Chris and Adam learn what attracted Matthew to Denver and its tech community. Listen now on: Amazon Music (Alexa) | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Check out more about what we're up to at ...
Jul 21, 2022•18 min•Ep. 28
On this episode, hosts Chris and Adam talk with Rory San Miguel who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Propeller Aero, a Sydney-based 3D mapping and data analytics solutions company with a North American office in Denver. Rory shares his story on how he went from "drone guy" to co-founder overnight plus provides 3 tips on how to price your product(s). Listen now on: Amazon Music (Alexa) | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Check out more about what we're up to at Range.vc Connect with hosts Ad...
Jul 07, 2022•21 min•Ep. 27
Brian Egan is our guest this week. Brian is the Co-Founder and CEO of Evolve , a Denver-based hospitality company with a vision to become the most trusted brand in vacation rental. Before launching Evolve, Brian began his career as a VC/startup lawyer in the Bay Area which gave him unique exposure to the startup ecosystem. On this episode, hosts Chris and Adam learn how Brian's "levers" to culture ultimately impact a company's success plus insight how he has refined and improved Evolve's company...
Jun 23, 2022•25 min•Ep. 26
Hosts Chris and Adam speak with Scott Rupp , who is a Founding General Partner of BITKRAFT Ventures , a leading early-stage investment platform for gaming, esports, and interactive media with over $800m under management. On this episode, Scott shares how his biggest lesson around combining strengths impacts what investments he funds and why he ultimately chose Denver's ecosystem. Learn more about what we're up to at Range.vc Connect with hosts and the Range VC team on LinkedIn See Privacy Policy...
Jun 09, 2022•23 min•Ep. 25
Our guest this week is Yancy Spruill, who is currently serving as the CEO of DigitalOcean and has the unique distinction of taking three Colorado tech companies public in recent years, Prior to DigitalOcean, Yancy has spent the last 15 years in senior executive roles at technology companies including DIgitalGlobe and SendGrid (NYSE:SEND) where he profitably grew revenue from $50 million to over $170 million. Hosts Adam and Chris explore Yancy's thoughts on the future of Colorado tech ecosystem a...
May 26, 2022•26 min•Ep. 24
Gary Calega is our guest this week. Gary is the Founder and Co-CEO of Revel One , a specialized marketing, recruiting and strategy firm based in Denver. Prior to starting Revel One, Gary has a wide range of experiences in e-commerce and marketing, holding senior your roles at Craftsy, Coupons.com, and E-Bay. Hosts Chris and Adam reveal some positive signals about Denver's tech ecosystem with Gary, who shares some personal experience on how he implemented his biggest lesson. Learn more about what...
May 12, 2022•23 min•Ep. 23
On this episode Adam and Chris speak with Lawrence Hester who was the founder and CEO of FareHarbor , the leading online booking platform for tours and activity providers. Under Lawrence leadership, FareHarbor grew from a small family run business to ultimately being acquired by Booking Holdings in 2018. Lawrence shares how his experience selling croutons has led to his biggest lesson. Check out more about what we're up to at Range.vc Connect with hosts and the Range VC team on LinkedIn See Priv...
Apr 28, 2022•23 min•Ep. 22
This week's guest is Luke Beatty who is a partner at TCG and has been one of the fixtures of the Colorado tech ecosystem over the past 20 years. Her has a unique distinction that he successfully founded and sold two companies based in Colorado (Associated Content and BrandFolder.) and was also the managing director at Techstars Boulder. On this episode Luke shares with Adam and Chris why being a "People collector" is vital to success. Check out more about what we're up to at Range.vc Connect wit...
Apr 14, 2022•22 min•Ep. 21
Hosts Adam and Chris chat with Liz Giorgi, an Emmy-Award Winner and Founder/CEO of soona , a revolutionary virtual photoshoot platform providing the fastest and most affordable way to create professional content online. Range Ventures were early investors of soona, making this an extra special episode and lesson. Check out more about what we're up to at Range.vc Connect with Adam and Chris and the Range VC team on LinkedIn See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...
Mar 31, 2022•25 min•Ep. 20
Lisa Neal-Graves is a recognized senior technical executive and legal thought leader with more than 25 years of experience. Before her work in government, Lisa was the head of the Cloud Strategic Product Group for Zayo Group, where she led the integration of multiple corporate acquisitions to build a global cloud business. Lisa has led companies through IPOs and major M&A transactions and throughout her career, she has led new product introductions and deployment as well as corporate-wide te...
Mar 17, 2022•25 min•Ep. 19
On this episode, Josh Abdulla is the Head of Global Services for LiveRamp, Josh is responsible for leading the sales strategy, product development and services delivery functions supporting the LiveRamp Global Services business. Before joining LiveRamp, Josh held a number of leadership roles at Salesforce.Com -- most recently as Vice President and Global Head of Salesforce Marketing Cloud Services. On this episode, Josh shares stories of key moments that led to his biggest lesson including a nea...
Mar 03, 2022•25 min•Ep. 18
Rachel Romer Carlson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Guild Education , a company unlocking opportunity for America’s workforce through education and upskilling. Guild works with leading Fortune 1000 employers such as The Walt Disney Company, Walmart, Discover, Chipotle, Target and Macy’s to transform their education and upskilling programs through Guild's technology platform, payments system and learning marketplace. Prior to founding Guild, Rachel was the Founder and CEO of Student Blueprint and w...
Feb 17, 2022•25 min•Ep. 17
On this episode, hosts Adam and Chris speak with Ed Hallen, who is the co-founder of Klaviyo , a leading customer data and marketing automation platform. Klaviyo has raised over $670M in funding, and reached coveted unicorn status in 2020. Ed is also the co-founder of Team Engine, a text-first HR and Operations platform for industrial SMB's. Prior to Klaviyo and Team Engine, Ed held roles at Applied Predictive Technologies, Google and Accel-KKR, and received his MBA from MIT Sloan School of Mana...
Feb 03, 2022•24 min•Ep. 16
