BRIDGE ENTREPRENEURS NETWORK

At BEN, we specialize in supporting scale-up entrepreneurs. Our exclusive, proven approach connects visionary entrepreneurs with experienced C-level executive Advisors, curating a unique support system around the entrepreneur for a year (and beyond).

This experience extends to our distinguished leaders, advisors, partners, and funders, who all share our commitment to fostering thriving businesses. Together, we build a dynamic ecosystem that not only supports individual entrepreneurs, but also contributes to the overall prosperity of the local economy through strategic connections, educational resources, and when applicable, access to capital.

Who we serve

We support second-stage entrepreneurs—leaders who’ve moved beyond the startup phase and are ready to scale. Since inception, we’ve backed over 150 entrepreneurs across Colorado who have collectively raised $9.7B, generated $8.2B in revenue, and employed more than 20,000 people.

Who we are

Who We Are: BEN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that bridges the gap between entrepreneurs and the resources, education, and community they need to scale.

What We Do: We build meaningful relationships that help grow Colorado companies and strengthen the state’s economy.

What We Believe: When leaders are fully supported—personally and professionally—they’re better equipped to grow businesses, uplift communities, and drive positive change.

How we help

Curated Connections: We match entrepreneurs with volunteer advisors who bring relevant expertise and deliver personalized guidance aligned with each company’s growth goals.

Peer Support: We facilitate CEO peer groups that foster shared learning, accountability, and trusted connection.

Statewide Engagement: We host high-quality educational and networking events designed to connect and inspire business leaders across Colorado.

Where we work

Statewide Reach: While BEN began with a focus on the Denver-Boulder corridor, our impact now extends across Colorado.

Urban and Rural Support: We proudly serve entrepreneurs in both urban centers and rural communities.

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  • “We launched BEN Colorado to deepen the bench of talent in our state by building on the relationships we already had and scaling leadership and expertise through the network…it's amazing to see how much BEN has grown. Ben Colorado has worked with almost 150 companies, they’ve created almost 22 thousand jobs across Colorado, in technology, aerospace, biosciences, and energy…the BEN community is vital to our work to build a better, stronger Colorado, a Colorado we can be proud to leave our kids and our grandkids, I’m honored to be part of this group.”

    - Senator Michael Bennet

  • “BEN Colorado has brought together a powerful group of Colorado’s most successful entrepreneurs from across our state to support and promote the scale-up ecosystem. The ongoing investment in our community will continue to make Colorado the ideal home for startups and scale-ups alike.”

    - Senator John Hickenlooper

  • “As an Advisor and Steering Committee Member with BEN Colorado, I’ve had the opportunity to engage and interact with many entrepreneurs, in other industries around Colorado, that I would haven’t otherwise connected with. These entrepreneurs are running great businesses that are scaling up dramatically, and the ability to learn from them and help them based on the experience I’ve had in the tech industry has been very rewarding.”

    - Brad Feld, Entrepreneur & Author