Finalists at the New Venture Challenge

CU Boulder’s Catalyst for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Through New Venture Launch and New Venture Creation

April 27, 2023

At sunset on April 12th, community members, students, alumni, and professors packed the Boulder Theater for the 16th annual New Venture Challenge . The theater is buzzing with liveliness, and the ears of the audience eagerly wait to hear from the finalists. In the past year, more than 70 teams...

The Founders of Alluvia Packraft showcasing their portable packraft

Demystify Entrepreneurship In The First-Ever Rural Colorado Workshop In Montrose

April 19, 2023

After working long hours in a Michelin-Star kitchen, James Fogerty found that not everything has to be made with fancy ingredients. With a drive to create “culinary masterpieces” through comfort food, James founded Trinidad Waffle Company . But James had never started a business before. With 24+ years of experience...

VCIC Team At Globals

Leeds Graduate ֲý Win Third Place at Largest Global Venture Capital Investment Competition

April 6, 2023

What’s the biggest concern employers and students have about recent college graduates? Experience.

Three bags of Tempo Granola

Finding Balance: From Wall Street to Granola CEO - The Inspiring Journey of Beverly Karns

March 23, 2023

When thinking of balance, the first thing that comes to mind is a daily routine. In these routines, people make time for school, work, self-care, friends, leisure–and the list goes on and on. With so many options of what to do, and where time will be valuably spent, balance can...

Fresh Sends Flowers

Alumni Spotlight: A Bouquet Goes A Long Way

March 16, 2023

What do Oprah, Forbes, Business Insider, and Vogue all have in common? They endorse and love floral bouquets by Fresh Sends. The fragrant aroma, striking appearance, and heartfelt sentiment behind the gesture create an unforgettable memory. Ty Hiss started Fresh Sends with her co-founder and husband, Jesse Hiss , to...

Urban Farm's Robots Taking Care of Plants

Alumni Spotlight: How Max Knight is Revolutionizing the Agriculture Industry with Robotics and Vertical Farming

March 9, 2023

When asking a kid what they want to be when they grow up, they often mention something world-changing like a superhero, astronaut, professional athlete–you name it! There is always something awe-inspiring about a child’s ambition to be impactful. When we actually grow up, we tend to lose sight of these...

outside of the Boulder Theater with CY New Venture Challenge written on the sign

Event Spotlight: Community Connection & Innovative Development with New Venture Challenge

March 2, 2023

Ideate + Team Up + Compete + Get Funded + Create Impact Come join us for the charge of excitement and the bustle of attendees as we gear up for one of the best entrepreneurship offerings the ֲý Boulder (CU Boulder) has to offer: New Venture Challenge (NVC)...

Rylan Montoya Laying in a pile of DumbClub Sweatshirts

Student Spotlight: Using Entrepreneurship to Spread Positivity: Rylan Montoya’s Journey with DumbClub

Feb. 23, 2023

While most people attend college to prepare for the job market, Rylan Montoya decided to do things differently. As a sophomore at the ֲý Boulder (CU Boulder) Leeds School of Business, Rylan decided to put his skills to the test by founding the clothing and content creation company...

Katie Morton smiling in front of a flower bush

Staff Spotlight: Prove You Have the Entrepreneurial Mindset with Katie Morton and the Entrepreneurship Certificate

Feb. 16, 2023

How many decisions do you make a day? One hundred, one thousand, more? Making decisions is a part of life, but those with an entrepreneurial mindset add a creative flare that gives them an edge and makes an impact. Entrepreneurship is the process of taking advantage of a unique combination...

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Spotlight: An Inside Look at High-Impact Ventures in New Venture Launch

Feb. 9, 2023

The chance to be mentored and supported by some of the top entrepreneurial minds in the Boulder community is an opportunity many don’t have the chance to grab. Through an extremely competitive application process, students in the New Venture Launch (NVL) class can expand their network, get funding, and have...

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