Zoey DeWolf is lobbying for a better Colorado
DeWolf started her professional career volunteering for a congressional campaign at age 10. Since then, she's dedicated herself to making a difference by lobbying, serving on nonprofit boards and more.
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David Hassoun: A video-streaming revolutionary
Hassoun’s self-started technology company, RealEyes Media, provides software and video solutions for clients including NBC Sports, EA Games, AMEX, Motorola, Chase Manhattan, Oracle, Adobe and the U.S. government.
Erik Huffman leads with purpose before profit
Huffman's organizational-leadership development and cyber education firm is committed to a policy of helping any school district, teacher, Girl Scout troop or social impactful company.
Josh Oqueli celebrates the process of architecture
His company name says it all: Oqueli doesn’t just design great structures — he builds them, too. The firm focuses on sustainability that goes beyond solar panels
Introducing the 2020 GenXYZ Finalists
For the last nine years, ColoradoBiz has celebrated the most influential young professionals from across the state. Now, in GenXYZ’s 10th year, 50 finalists were culled from hundreds of nominations.
All Eyes on You, GenXYZ
The 9th Annual GenXYZ Awards celebrated the professional achievements of ColoradoBiz magazine's 50 top young professionals of 2019.
Compassionate Leadership Earns Scott Norquist Most Influential Title
“Scott is a kind, compassionate leader that people want to be around and follow,” colleague Brooke Hipp says.
Narrative-Changer, Michelle Balch Lyng, Sets Strong Culture, High Expectations
Under Lyng’s leadership, Novitas has consistently enjoyed revenue growth of 30 percent to 40 percent for each of its 10 years.
Strength to Succeed Underscored by Value to Others
GenXYZ finalist takes after her mother, makes meaningful relationship and takes part in the community.
Pushing the Concept of Collaborative Partnerships to the Next Level
GenXYZ 2019 finalist says her work "needs to be much bigger than" herself.
Young Pro David Dragoo Takes Something Good and Makes it Better
David Dragoo says he’s inspired by the explorers —“the people who demand the best gear so they can go and conquer the most demanding places on Earth, making their own adventure and finding out what kind of person they are.”
Treatment Center, AspenRidge Recovery – The Antithesis of Founders Experiences
Now in its fourth year, AspenRidge Recovery serves an average of 80 individuals at any given time between its locations.
A Peek Inside the Brain of Dan Corken
“Dan has brought a wide variety of seemingly impossible projects to life,” co-worker David Whitney says.
Nick Coppolo Combines Big Vision with Long-Term Thinking
Nick Coppolo joined Spire Digital as an information architect with big ideas eight years ago.
COO Peter Mustian Moves Up the Ladder at Innovest
“Peter does not seek recognition for all of the contributions he makes to our firm,” colleague Christine Hudek says.
Ryan Odell Tackles Some of PCL's Most Challenging Projects
His success has earned him the title of Senior Project Manager—the youngest in the PCL district.
Garage Operation Grows Up to Full-Fledged Manufacturing Company
In the past two years, WMD also has offered tours for college classes and has participated in a variety of music festivals.
Meredith Wenskoski Reimagined Denver's Sun Valley Neighborhood
As a registered landscape architect, Wenskoski worked for nearly 10 years for one of the nation’s highest-profile landscape design firms, Design Workshop.
A Colorado Native and Second-Generation Cresa Broker
At Cresa, Garrett Johnson has been instrumental in creating a culture of collaboration and setting up emerging brokers for success.
Innovation Serves the Underbanked in the Financial System
Joust, serves the “gig economy,” people working side jobs as freelancers and entrepreneurs, with banking, payments and invoicing to help micro businesses succeed
Academic Partnership Works to Educate and Incubate Innovators in Colorado Spring
Twenty-seven-year-old serves as executive director of The Quad Innovation Partnership.
Partner Strives to Break Down Barriers and Blaze Trails in the Practice of Law
She helped create RBF Law’s novel operating structure, built around a dedicated, core group of attorneys, but designed to expand and contract as needed using highly skilled freelance attorneys to serve clients efficiently.
Will Chan Establishes a New Norm for Denver
Chan has incorporated social equity practices into city processes as a new norm with pilot programs that have leveraged large-scale citywide projects for local impacts.
