Welcome to the SCAPE 2022 Startup Showcase
Get inspired by the incredible ideas coming out of SW Colorado and watch what's possible for rural entrepreneurs. These pitching founders are serving BIG missions that include outdoor stewardship, medical accessibility, female empowerment, food sustainability, LGBTQ leadership, domestic manufacturing, and attainable housing. Watch now and make an impact in their success!
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ALPINE ORIGINS
Alpine Origins is the parent company for True Fly Supply and Talos Outdoors. TrueFly Supply is a fly fishing subscription service focusing on quality, education, and conservation. Talos Outdoors is an outdoor sporting goods manufacturing company that specializes in innovative product development of gear storage and recreational equipment.
Pitching: Dan Edwards and Brandon Miller // Headquartered: Montezuma County
BASE MEDICAL
Base Medical provides online, remote, and in-person education in the areas of wilderness medicine and search and rescue. They are dedicated to empowering a safe outdoor community through access to innovative and sustainable education. Their training programs are for every outdoor adventurer, from the volunteer SAR member to the weekend backpacker.
Pitching: Teal Harbin and Dr. Tim Durkin // Headquartered: La Plata County
COLD CASE GEAR
Cold Case Gear protects the gear that gets you home and connects you to the world. Can you remember the last time you left the house without your phone? Cold Case Gear aims to protect that most trusted piece of equipment no matter where your travels take you. Designed in Colorado and Made In Washington.
Pitching: Jon Rosenberg // Headquartered: Archuleta County
FARM TO SUMMIT
Farm to Summit utilizes local and imperfect produce to create “just add hot water” dehydrated meals that are nutrient dense, flavor packed, and sustainably packaged. Their meals are prepared in small batches with the aim to reduce waste in our food system, while introducing some authentic farm fresh flavor into the world of dehydrated meals.
Pitching: Louise and Jane Bardon // Headquartered: La Plata County
GEEKPACK
GeekPack® exists to empower women and girls to change their lives for the better through the power of code, community, and confidence. They teach valuable technological and business building skills, provide a supportive and encouraging community, and deliver the confidence to believe that ANY dream is possible to achieve.
Pitching: Julia Taylor // Headquartered: La Plata County
HIGHER PURPOSE HOMES
Higher Purpose Homes’ mission is to Build Sustainable Communities by providing quality, sustainable, and affordable housing to the Southwest. They are building a new Modular Home manufacturing facility in the Four Corners region.
Pitching: Todd Rossignol and Nick Lemmer // Headquartered: Four Corners
TRIPOUTSIDE
TripOutside’s online marketplace connects outdoor enthusiasts with top-rated gear rental shops and guides for human-powered adventures with a mission to get people outdoors responsibly, and minimize the impact on ecosystems while promoting conservation, leave no trace principles, inclusion, and respect.
Pitching: Julie Singh // Headquartered: San Juan County
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