Dan sits down with Seth Sternberg, Founder and CEO of Honor, a company revolutionizing home care by providing high-quality care for older adults and supporting the caregivers who make it possible. With a background that spans from tech innovation to improving the aging experience, Seth is passionate about using technology to make life better for millions.
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.
Dan sits down with Sam Alexander, CEO and Co-Founder of bitewell, the nutrition intelligence company on a mission to improve the world’s health through food. Sam has built a platform that connects consumers to healthier food options tailored to their unique dietary needs, making personalized nutrition more accessible.
Dan sits down with Boulder Colorado Innovator Pete Burridge, the Founder and CEO of Greenhouse Scholars. An entrepreneur his entire career, he has been a part of starting seven companies. Pete founded Greenhouse Scholars in order to create a Whole Person program that makes a broad and lasting impact by helping students to become community leaders that create change that will last through the generations.
Dan sits down with Steve Kaplan, Neubauer Family Distinguished Service Professor of Entrepreneurship and Finance and Kessenich E.P. Faculty Director at the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
In this episode of The Bear Roars, Dan sits down with Dr. Scott Davis, CEO and co-founder of Vescent, a developer and manufacturer of novel electro-optic and precision laser technologies. Vescent, which applies Nobel Prize Winning Frequency Combs technology, is a great example of a “pick-and-shovels” play in Quantum Technology.
In this episode of The Bear Roars, we sit down with former pro cyclist and Colorado native Robin Thurston, CEO of Outside, the world’s leading active lifestyle content and experiences platform. Before Outside, Robin co-founded MapMyFitness, later acquired by Under Armour, and led Helix, a consumer genomics company.
Dan chats with Mayor Mike Johnston, the 46th mayor of Denver, Colorado. Elected in 2023, he brings a background in education, law, entrepreneurship, and public service to the role.
Dan has a chat with Josh and Jason Chapman, co-founders and managing partners of Konvoy Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests exclusively in the on-line video gaming industry.
