BEN Advisors

Advisors are at the heart of BEN’s mission. Their expertise, time, and generosity power everything we do to support Colorado’s growth-stage entrepreneurs. Whether offering strategic insight, sharing hard-earned lessons, or making meaningful connections, our advisors are essential to the success of the BEN community.

Ways to Lean in as an Advisor

Signature Program
For high-growth companies ($5M–$25M in revenue)

  • Commitment: 2.5–15 hours annually

  • By invitation only: You’ll be invited if your expertise aligns with a company’s scaling challenges

  • Format: Up to 10 sessions/year with 8 advisors each; optional monthly follow-up with selected entrepreneurs for 1 year

Denver ScaleUp Network
For in-market companies with traction (up to $1M revenue)

  • Commitment: 3.5–10.5 hours annually

  • By self-selection: Choose which entrepreneurs to advise

  • Format: Join two 1-hour advisory sessions (January & August), with optional follow-ups

Startup Colorado
For early-stage rural Colorado startups

  • Commitment: 1+ hour annually

  • By self-selection:

    • Review and give feedback on short (90-sec) pitch decks

    • Opt into curated 1:1 introductions for one-off conversations

  • "I am hugely impressed by the immediacy and intensity of collaboration that’s fostered in BEN sessions. We are each, and together, aligned by mission and values — propel promising Colorado startups and enhance the ecosystem. I tend to bring a divergent view to the table and I’ve never felt more welcomed in doing so. I am honored to engage shoulder to shoulder with this incredible group."

    - Rachael Shayne, BEN Advisor

  • “I love helping BEN companies because the leaders are at a point where their people are starting to drive them crazy and it’s critical to get the people equation right. BEN is a great organization to support companies through the challenging steps of growth. I love how we all come together to give and support - it's the Colorado way!”

    - Kendra Prospero, BEN Advisor

  • "BEN Colorado's network of advisors and CEOs is world-class. BEN's impact continues to propel our ecosystem forward, contributing to the economic and business impact of the Colorado Region. I am honored to serve alongside such incredible talent."

    - Lloyd Starr, BEN Advisor

  • “It’s tremendous to see the breadth of focus across numerous industries, as well as the bench strength we have here in Colorado, when it comes to executive leadership.”

    - Sue Stash, BEN Advisor

Reach out to info@bencolorado.org

Interested?