Post by Startup Colorado

This spring, Startup Colorado partnered with the Colorado Office of Just Transition to launch a specialized Idea Factory cohort for workers navigating the state’s shifting energy economy. Fourteen rural founders came together to explore entrepreneurship as a path forward for themselves, their families, and their communities. We teamed up with OJT because of our shared belief that rural communities deserve the resources and support to thrive. Through four weeks of collaboration, these entrepreneurs shaped their concepts, sharpened their strategies, and discovered that while launching a business can feel uncertain, it doesn’t have to be lonely. Meet the OJT Cohort: Advanced Fire Solutions — Matt Carter Alonsos Detailing LLC — Tony & Alyssa Alonso Bad Alibi Distillery — Wade Gerber Craig CTI — Jason Walker Small Parts Machine Shop — Mark Ball Smith Forest Products — Kenneth Smith StealthHunter Gear — Brandon Duarte StealthHunter Off-Road — Brandon Preston Unsure — Tonia Folks Western Edge Inc — Jay & Danielle Wyatt W.A.R.R.S. Wildfire Autonomous Rapid Response System — Michael Lani Yampa Valley Land Management LLC — Ryan Duzik Discover how these founders are using the Idea Factory program to forge new beginnings for Colorado’s transitioning communities: https://lnkd.in/eWau4HHg (Photo: Align Multimedia)