Brian Ducay

Hustle Fund is a venture capital firm investing in hilariously-early pre-seed founders. Learn more about Hustle Fund and pitch us here: hustlefund.vc If you are here to learn about ANGEL SQUAD, youve come to the right place. We help teach professionals how to invest in startups alongside Hustle Fund. Learn how we do this here: https://hustlefund.vc/squad

CSU STRATA (formerly known as Colorado State University Research Foundation (CSURF), is a private, not-for-profit Colorado corporation, legally separate from Colorado State University. CSU STRATA exists to support and serve the Colorado State University System through intellectual property management & technology transfer services, strategic real estate management & development services, and special project oversight & operational management. MISSION & VISION: To Aid and assist the CSU System in research, education and outreach efforts through technology transfer, real estate development and management, and innovative financing to support University priorities. Set against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins, the Choice City is a vibrant and growing city overflowing with opportunity. Families, outdoor enthusiasts and high-tech entrepreneurs feel at home in Fort Collins, the largest city in northern Colorado. With Colorado State University in the middle of town, innovation and enthusiasm course throughout the city, which is also a hub for craft beer revolution. When you move here, you’ll instantly feel connected – Fort Collins has a friendly, welcoming culture with many, many groups, spaces and activities designed to bring people together, no matter your interests. Top Industries are education, manufacturing, high-tech and healthcare.

Whether you’re an angel investor, a venture capitalist, or an entrepreneur, you deserve to connect with the best in Colorado business. And you’re in the right place. Founded in 1985, the Rockies Venture Club is Colorados premier organization for networking, education, and connection between companies and capital along the Front Range and beyond. RVC hosts monthly events with speakers and panels focusing on raising capital for early stage businesses. RVC also hosts the annual Angel Capital Summit each March, with educational bootcamps and forty companies pitching to investors. In October we host the Colorado Capital Conference with a chance for entrepreneurs and investors to meet informally in a "speed dating"​ format followed by formal pitches and educational content. RVC members enjoy connecting with influential business people throughout Colorado, discounted admission to events and workshops, discounted sponsorships and access to member attendee lists. Most importantly our members and sponsors are supporting economic growth in Colorado by funding emerging enterprises and creating jobs.

The Deming Center Venture Fund (DCVF) is designed to promote and foster entrepreneurship and early-stage investing throughout the CU and Front Range communities. The target capital investment of the Fund is $25,000 supporting raises of less than $1,000,000. The fund attracts and develops Leeds MBA, CU Law, and CU Engineering graduate students through an applied venture capital investment experience. It also provides a context of interaction for alumni, faculty, industry professionals and local entrepreneurs creating a unique student experience.

Terrain Ventures is a startup advisory, consultancy, and investing platform helping startups navigate the complexities of frontier industries by offering expert guidance and strategic investment. By partnering with innovators, Terrain Ventures empowers bold ideas to thrive in challenging environments, unlocking new opportunities in the most critical areas of the future.

Hustle Fund is a venture capital firm investing in hilariously-early pre-seed founders. Learn more about Hustle Fund and pitch us here: hustlefund.vc If you are here to learn about ANGEL SQUAD, youve come to the right place. We help teach professionals how to invest in startups alongside Hustle Fund. Learn how we do this here: https://hustlefund.vc/squad