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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This week Adam speaks with Matt Blomstedt, Founder and Managing Partner of SpringTime Ventures, a venture capital fund focusing on early-stage tech startups in Denver, Colorado and Atlanta, Georgia. With a background in the energy sector, Matt transitioned into venture capital after moving to Boulder, Colorado. He founded SpringTime with Rick Patch in 2016 and has invested in 50+ early stage technology companies since inception. In this episode, Matt shares how fortunate encounters led him to the world of venture capital. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling for founders and his biggest lesson involving the delicate balance between patience and urgency when investing or running a business.

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This week Chris speaks with Adeel Khan, the founder and CEO of MagicSchool.ai. Since launching a year ago, MagicSchool has become the most used AI platform in education and is the fastest growing technology platform for schools ever! Adeel is a former teacher and founding principal of the top performing public high school in Denver. He founded MagicSchool with the mission to bring an AI assistant to every teacher in the world. On this episode, Adeel shares his journey working in education with Teach America, his thoughts on Colorado's status as an innovation hub for both education and technology, plus the strategic aspects of clarity from leadership when scaling organizations.

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