Built in Boulder
Noah Patton
Exploring the mindsets, successes, and failures of Boulder entrepreneurs, and using their lessons in our everyday lives. Visit builtinboulder.org for more information.
Episodes
Everette Taylor: The Journey to Kickstarter
Everette Taylor shares his journey from starting his first company at 19 to becoming CEO of Kickstarter, the lessons he's learned along the way, and his advice on entrepreneurship, networking, AI, and taking risks.
How Goodie Bag Revolutionizes the Fight Against Food Waste
Eddy Connors shares how an idea became Goodie Bag, the challenges of getting the company off the ground, and what he's learned as a young founder in Boulder.
How a Powder Email List Became OpenSnow
In this episode of Built in Boulder, I sit down with Joel Gratz, founder of OpenSnow, to talk about how a small powder forecast email list grew into one of the most trusted tools in skiing. We discuss trust, persistence, and the slow grind of entrepreneurship.
How Spyder Was Built - And What it Takes to Last
In the very first interview episode of Built in Boulder, I sit down with the founder of Spyder to explore how the brand started, what made it different, and what it takes to build something that lasts.
Techstars: The Boulder Accelerator That Went Global
How a small Boulder accelerator grew into a global network for founders. In this episode, we break down the origins of Techstars, its impact on Boulder’s startup culture, and the lessons we can learn.
How Celestial Seasonings Built a Modern Tea Empire
The Boulder-founded tea company that started with wild herbs and grew into one of the world's most influential tea brands.
The Wild Rise of Crocs
Crocs went from ugly boat shoes to a billion-dollar brand. Here's how they pulled off one of the wildest comebacks in business.
The Boulder Effect: One City's Startup Culture
How did Boulder become a launchpad for entrepreneurs? A dive into the roots of the ecosystem.
Why Built in Boulder?
I'm Noah, a high school sophomore, and I'm exploring Boulder entrepreneurs and the lessons we can use in school and everyday life. In this episode, I introduce the podcast, explain why Boulder is such a creative hub, and share a few takeaways.