My Biggest Lesson

This week Chris [https://www.range.vc/#chris-erickson] speaks with Andrew Antonio [https://www.urbansky.com/] the Co-founder & CEO of Urban Sky [https://www.urbansky.com/], a stratospheric platform company developing a suite of connected hardware, software, and AI-centric products for defense and commercial customers. Recently, the company raised $30 Million in Series B Funding. Prior to Urban Sky, Andrew led Sales & Go-to-Market for the stratospheric space tourism company, World View, from Pre-Seed to Series C. On this episode, Andrew shares his experiences working on record-breaking high-altitude balloon projects like Stratex, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNU-zwB_vgM] how the Colorado tech ecosystem- especially in aerospace- is thriving and offers immense opportunities, plus his biggest lesson around the importance of adjusting to market pull versus push. Listen now on: Amazon Music (Alexa)  [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e8b43101-933e-4d1f-990d-23743bc08e55/MY-BIGGEST-LESSON]| Spotify  [https://open.spotify.com/show/32zbIPlLCFLJeBCDzP7pwA?si=q0hcUcUGQ2eIf_RKiwYniw&dl_branch=1]| Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-biggest-lesson/id1574241594] or wherever you get podcasts! Connect with hosts Adam [https://www.range.vc/#chris-erickson] and Chris [https://www.range.vc/#chris-erickson] and the Range VC team on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/range-ventures/]  https://www.linkedin.com/company/range-ventures/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/range-ventures/] Check out more about what we're up to at Range.vc [https://www.range.vc/]  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

This week Adam [https://www.range.vc/#chris-erickson] speaks with Seth Sternberg [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethjs/], the co-founder and CEO of Honor, [https://www.honorcare.com/] the largest in-home senior care network in the United States. Seth has become an influential figure in the Colorado startup scene since moving to Boulder. Before Honor, Seth co-founded Meebo, an instant messaging platform which was acquired by Google. On this episode, Seth shares his experiences on the differences in the entrepreneurial ecosystem between Colorado and Silicon Valley- plus his lessons learned on how building a company around a core mission helps sustain motivation and attract top talent. Listen now on: Amazon Music (Alexa)  [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e8b43101-933e-4d1f-990d-23743bc08e55/MY-BIGGEST-LESSON]| Spotify  [https://open.spotify.com/show/32zbIPlLCFLJeBCDzP7pwA?si=q0hcUcUGQ2eIf_RKiwYniw&dl_branch=1]| Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-biggest-lesson/id1574241594] or wherever you get podcasts! Connect with hosts Adam [https://www.range.vc/#chris-erickson] and Chris [https://www.range.vc/#chris-erickson] and the Range VC team on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/range-ventures/]  https://www.linkedin.com/company/range-ventures/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/range-ventures/] Check out more about what we're up to at Range.vc [https://www.range.vc/]  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

This week Adam [https://www.range.vc/#chris-erickson] speaks with Andre McGregor [https://www.forcemetrics.com/about], CEO and co-founder of ForceMetrics, [https://www.forcemetrics.com/] a platform that empowers law enforcement with precision policing tools and innovative tech solutions. His experiences growing up in a marginalized community and as a former FBI Special Agent (in cybercrime and counterterrorism), shaped his commitment to creating safer, more informed interactions between police and the public. On this episode, Andre shares insights on user experience in real-world scenarios, the challenges/opportunities for startups in the GovTech space, and the importance of quickly adapting to feedback to meet customer demands. Listen now on: Amazon Music (Alexa)  [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e8b43101-933e-4d1f-990d-23743bc08e55/MY-BIGGEST-LESSON]| Spotify  [https://open.spotify.com/show/32zbIPlLCFLJeBCDzP7pwA?si=q0hcUcUGQ2eIf_RKiwYniw&dl_branch=1]| Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-biggest-lesson/id1574241594] or wherever you get podcasts! Connect with hosts Adam [https://www.range.vc/#chris-erickson] and Chris [https://www.range.vc/#chris-erickson] and the Range VC team on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/range-ventures/]  https://www.linkedin.com/company/range-ventures/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/range-ventures/] Check out more about what we're up to at Range.vc [https://www.range.vc/]  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

This week Adam Burrows [https://www.range.vc/#chris-erickson] speaks with Adam Kitain, the co-founder of Intelligems [http://Intelligems.io], a profit growth platform designed to assist e-commerce brands in making informed decisions through experimentation and personalization. The company is a Techstars 2021 Boulder grad and recently secured a successful funding round. Adam has a strong background in engineering and operations, having previously worked at the ride-sharing company (Via), where he contributed to the development of dynamic pricing models. Kitain shares his journey launching Intelligems and his decision to base it in Colorado over traditional tech hubs. He emphasizes the importance of customer-first strategies, including lessons learned from his experiences during the company’s evolution. Listen now on: Amazon Music (Alexa)  [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e8b43101-933e-4d1f-990d-23743bc08e55/MY-BIGGEST-LESSON]| Spotify  [https://open.spotify.com/show/32zbIPlLCFLJeBCDzP7pwA?si=q0hcUcUGQ2eIf_RKiwYniw&dl_branch=1]| Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-biggest-lesson/id1574241594] or wherever you get podcasts! Connect with hosts Adam [https://www.range.vc/#chris-erickson] and Chris [https://www.range.vc/#chris-erickson] and the Range VC team on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/range-ventures/]  https://www.linkedin.com/company/range-ventures/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/range-ventures/] Check out more about what we're up to at Range.vc [https://www.range.vc/]  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

This week, Chris [https://www.range.vc/#chris-erickson] speaks with Nicole Glaros [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nglaros/], Co-Founder of ForDenverFC [https://www.instagram.com/fordenverfc?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==], to dive into her remarkable career and the growth of Colorado’s tech ecosystem. A key architect of Techstars' success, Nicole helped scale its portfolio from just 10 companies to over 2,500, with assets under management skyrocketing from $300K to more than $750M. In this episode, Nicole shares her journey from sports psychology to entrepreneurship, unique insights into Colorado’s tech evolution and he state's leadership in quantum computing plus practical advice for leaders on management and hiring. She emphasizes the importance of fostering team safety and reframing mistakes as learning opportunities. Listen now on: Amazon Music (Alexa)  [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e8b43101-933e-4d1f-990d-23743bc08e55/MY-BIGGEST-LESSON]| Spotify  [https://open.spotify.com/show/32zbIPlLCFLJeBCDzP7pwA?si=q0hcUcUGQ2eIf_RKiwYniw&dl_branch=1]| Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-biggest-lesson/id1574241594] or wherever you get podcasts! Connect with hosts Adam [https://www.range.vc/#chris-erickson] and Chris [https://www.range.vc/#chris-erickson] and the Range VC team on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/range-ventures/]  https://www.linkedin.com/company/range-ventures/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/range-ventures/] Check out more about what we're up to at Range.vc [https://www.range.vc/]  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].