The stay-at-home order is “allowing us to see the potential outside of our brick and mortar gym,” said Emily Schromm, Platform Strength owner.
RiNo fitness entrepreneur takes classes online, sees boost in sale of weighted backpacks
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Bra startup Pepper raises $2M
The company plans to expand its product line. Co-founder Jaclyn Fu lives in Denver and landed on Forbes’ “30 under 30” last year.
At-home health care startup sees rise in demand as patients try to avoid hospitals
“This really just reinforces the need for a model of care delivery that is comfortable for patients and safe,” the company’s Colorado marketing director said.
Pet food entrepreneur turned gym owner steps into climbing equipment
“What’s new in fitness is the new treadmill, elliptical or bike,” said Avrum Elmakis. “This is massively destructive in a niche market that’s starving for innovation.”
Startup Guild Education pledges no layoffs in next three months
The Denver-based company’s pledge stands in contrast to other local startups that have shed staff in recent weeks.
Business travel startup Pana cuts 18 employees
CEO Devon Tivona declined to disclose how many employees remain.
Bird and Lime pull scooters off Denver streets
But three other companies permitted to operate in the city haven’t followed suit.
Mom and daughters launch Kickstarter campaign for leash made from recycled bottles
That the Mojica girls turned to Kickstarter is no surprise. Their father Mike has done four campaigns through the site for his survival gear startup.
Software firm GoSpotCheck cuts 23 employees in bid to extend runway
The company has raised $70 million since it was launched in 2011, including $30 million in December, the most recent effort.
Virus upends local Airbnb market, wreaking havoc on related startups
Seattle-based Loftium, which said one-third of its 600 properties are in Denver, is negotiating to reduce lease payments to landlords.
