Metro Denver EDC CEO J.J. Ament will discuss the importance of entrepreneurs and startups to our regional economic health.
Our state is second to none in concentrated talent, making Metro Denver a crucible for innovation and entrepreneurism. Partnerships among our research universities and national laboratories and the business community breeds company success.
Our entrepreneurial business environment is propelling forward with dynamic industries, significant venture capital awards, and high concentrations of scientific and research talent.
StickerGiant’s Founder talks about his business journey over the past 18 years, from starting up an online store in his basement to over twelve million dollars in revenue. What’s been a key to the foundation of this success? John will share his Twelve Laws of Business and other stories from along the road to sticker printing fame. StickerGiant was recently featured in Forbes magazine as one of the top 25 Small Giants of 2017 and is also known for their Guinness World Records Largest Sticker Ball.
So you have amassed some wealth, you have heard the buzz about angel investing and you are considering the idea of being an angel investor. You have heard it can be risky but you have also heard about the potential great returns. You may wonder: How do people really get started as angels? What does it require and is it right from you? Is your own risk profile a fit with angel investing or is it not the right asset class for you. Charles and Andrew McGregor from Rockies Venture Club will walk you through the basics of angel investing.