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...

Alumni Spotlight: How Skratch Labs’ Sports Drinks are the Key to Success Not Only for Athletes but for Founder Allen Lim

Alumni Spotlight: How Skratch Labs’ Sports Drinks are the Key to Success Not Only for Athletes but for Founder Allen Lim

Jan. 26, 2023

Allen Lim didn’t grow up with the dream of becoming an entrepreneur. Through coaching Boulder cycling, USA Cycling, and multiple Pro Cycling Tour teams, he was surrounded by athletes throughout his life. One thing that was always a concern, the sugary sports drinks they consumed. These drinks “hurt their...

Joel Gratz skiing on powder snow

Alumni Spotlight: Joel Gratz and the Go-To Snow Forecasting Platform - OpenSnow

Jan. 19, 2023

A powder day on the slopes is a skier's and snowboarder's dream come true. Fresh, untouched powder provides an unparalleled experience on the mountain. But when skiers and snowboarders miss out on a powder day, it can be a huge disappointment. Not only do they miss out on the unique...

Alumni Spotlight: Eddy Connors - Goodie Bag Food Co.

Alumni Spotlight: Eddy Connors - Goodie Bag Food Co.

Dec. 8, 2022

“Create a company that sustainably brings economic, social, and environmental wealth to the world.” This is the goal set by 17-year-old Eddy Connors for his future. Former Deming Spotlight feature and recent the University of Colorado Boulder ( Boulder) graduate, Eddy Connors , has a track record of creating companies...

Tammie Bowes Delaney

Alumni Spotlight: Tammie Bowes Delaney - Wild Goose Coffee & The Hayden Granary

Oct. 6, 2022

Tammie Bowes Delaney graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a business degree in tourism and recreation in 1987. Upon graduating, she spent over four years traveling the world working for a bicycle touring company where she met her husband, Patrick. While abroad, the two shared their love of...

The Connective CoFunders, Allison Field (Left) and Laura Orland (Right)

Alumni Spotlight: Laura Orland - The Connective

Sept. 29, 2022

University of Colorado Boulder MBA student Laura Orland has created a new health and wellness platform for young adults and college students, known as The Connective ! The Connective The Connective is a free wellness text service that delivers curated, science-backed tools and resources to improve individuals’ mental health...

Alumni Spotlight: Christian Dokken - Nigh

Alumni Spotlight: Christian Dokken - Nigh

Sept. 15, 2022

Introducing Christian Dokken , cofounder of Nigh , a digital platform created to connect local businesses and community members! Christian graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in December of 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a double emphasis in finance and marketing. While attending school,...

Alumni Spotlight: Ben Finan - Delta Horizons

Alumni Spotlight: Ben Finan - Delta Horizons

Aug. 4, 2022

Meet Ben Finan , a recent University of Colorado Boulder graduate redesigning mobility walker brake technology! Ben earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Plus with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering and a concentration in Business and Entrepreneurship. While earning his degree, Ben was also a lead teaching assistant...

Bre Donnelly

Alumni Spotlight: Bre Donnelly - Joy as Resistance

June 9, 2022

Meet Bre Donnelly (all pronouns), Founder and Executive Director of Joy as Resistance , offering mental health counseling to LGBTQIA2+ youth in Colorado. Bre was born in Colorado and grew up near Denver. They enrolled at the University of Colorado Boulder in 2013, where they double-majored in psychology and communication...

Alumni Spotlight: Brandon Slade - Untapped

Alumni Spotlight: Brandon Slade - Untapped

March 16, 2022

Meet Brandon Slade , alumni and founder of Untapped Learning! Untapped uses research-backed methods to assist students who struggle with learning disabilities. Brandon grew up in Boulder, Colorado. Upon high school graduation, he attended college in Ohio on a football scholarship. He later went on to complete his Master’s...

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