Partners.
Our partners are individuals and organizations that support the sustainability of Colorado's scale-up ecosystem through their generous contributions. See below for different tiers of partnerships:
Cornerstone Partner: $100K+ (Philanthropists, Foundations, Large Govt. Orgs)
Visionary Partner: $50K+ (Large Corporate Partners)
Marketplace Partner: $25K+ (Professional Service Providers)
Entrepreneur Partner: $25K+ (Successful Core Members)
Scale Up Partner: $10K+ (In Network CEOs, Alumni)
Bootstrap Partner: $500+ (Friends of BEN)
Our Catalyzing Partner.
In 2014, The Blackstone Charitable Foundation committed a $3 million gift to fund the formation of Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network: an initiative to help Colorado jump-start the development of high-growth companies with the greatest potential to create new jobs in the region. We are grateful for their commitment and service.
Our Cornerstone Partners.
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) creates a positive business climate that encourages dynamic economic development and sustainable job growth. We advance the state’s economy through financial and technical programs under the leadership of the Governor and Executive Director.
Our Founders.
Michael Bennet has represented Colorado in the United States Senate since 2009. Recognized as a pragmatic and independent thinker, he is driven by an obligation to create more opportunity for the next generation. Read more here.
Brad Feld has been an early-stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Before co-founding Foundry Group, he co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and, before that, founded Intensity Ventures. Brad is also a co-founder of Techstars. Read more here.
Amy Stursberg is Chair of the Board of the Blackstone Charitable Foundation and CEO of Schwarzman Scholars and the Stephen A. Schwarzman Education Foundation. Read more here.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has dedicated his life to the law, justice, and public service. Before running for office, Weiser served as the Hatfield Professor of Law and Dean of the University of Colorado Law School, where he founded the Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship and co-chaired the Colorado Innovation Council. Read more here.
Our Marketplace Partners.
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If you are interested in learning more about becoming a partner, please email our Head of Ecosystem & Partnerships at Alicia@bencolorado.org.