Entrepreneur Quotes
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that don’t work."
Thomas Edison
The Entrepreneur known for founding SpaceX and Tesla Inc.
Elon Musk
The CU Denver Business Pitch Competition that happens every April
What is THE CLIMB?
Which founder graduated and started a bagel chain?
1. Josh Pollack 2. Colin Mcintosh 3. Alexandra Hawthorne
Josh Pollack
When was Denver Startup Week?
September 18th-22nd
“I see life almost like one long University education that I never had -- everyday I’m learning something new."
Richard Branson
What does ROI stand for?
Return on Investment
The CEO of American Furniture Warehouse
Who is Jake Jabs?
Who was the winner of last years CLIMB Competition?
1. Satiate 2. Maluti 3. Highschoolbabysitter.com
Maluti
According to Startup Genome, this city is in the top 25 for Startup Ecosystems in the world
Denver
"Every time you state what you want or believe, you’re the first to hear it. It’s a message to both you and others about what you think is possible. Don’t put a ceiling on yourself."
Oprah Winfrey
What percentage of startups fail within the first year of business?
20%
The Number of keys to success Jake has for Entrepreneurs
39
Which of these businesses sell gluten-free beer?
1. Tivoli beer 2. JumpStart 3. Holidaily
Holidaily
In 2019, _____ out of 10 in the Denver Metro Area turned to profit
A. 7 B. 23 C. 4
7
“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.”
Steve Jobs
What is a small business?
A company with fewer than 500 employees
The Original Name of the center renamed after Jake Jabs
Bard Center for Entrepreneurship
Which of these companies are a unicorn? ($1B Valuation)
1. AirDNA 2. Our Life Journey's 3. Vita Inclinita
Vita Inclinita
Denver Economic Development and Opportunity office provides this to first-time founders
“To invent you have to experiment, and if you know in advance that it’s going to work, it’s not an experiment."
Jeff Bezos
The author of "The Lean Startup"
How much did Jake Jabs donate to the center in 2013?
$12 million
Josh Churlik is the co-founder of which two companies?
1. Liquid Luck Productions & Axiur LLP
2. Well Data Labs & Rabble AI
3. Gray Corner Audio & JRM Creative
Well Data Labs & Rabble AI
This is a non-profit public workspace for entrepreneurs with free Wi-Fi, events and workshops
The Commons on Champa