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Dan sits down with Mario Ciabarra, Founder and CEO of Quantum Metric and one of Colorado’s Endeavor Entrepreneurs. Mario has been at the forefront of shaping the digital experience landscape, helping some of the world’s largest brands unlock customer insights and optimize their success. With a passion for data-driven decision-making and a visionary approach to problem-solving, Mario has revolutionized how companies understand their customers in real time. More than anything, Mario defines Quantum Metric’s success by how he can continuously invest in its employees because at the end of the day, it’s people that are Quantum Metric’s greatest legacy.

Dan sits down with Steve Halstedt, known as the father of venture capital in Colorado. Steve founded Centennial Ventures in 1982, which he led through several successful funds over 35 years. Steve shares stories about the early days of Cable TV, the bandwidth industry, and wireless networks, all areas where he was a pioneering investor. Zayo Group was among his most successful investments.