Best Startup Colorado Podcasts (2025)

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Colorado Startup Week has new look 19:02

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8d ago19:02

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Today, Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang discusses the changes to the Colorado Startup Week and what’s going on with the event this week in Denver and around the area. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/09/13/colorado-startup-week-founders/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Sue Hinkin on her new novel "The Snake Handler's Wife" 21:56

4h ago21:56

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Today, Sue Hinkin talks with the Sun's Kevin Simpson about her new novel "The Snake Handler's Wife". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Inside 'Original Thinkers' with Festival Creator David Holbrooke 23:12

2d ago23:12

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In this episode, The Sun's Tracy Ross and David Holbrooke discuss art-making in the mountains, cultural entrepreneurship and the four-day festival Holbrooke created, Original Thinkers,, which will feature films, performances, panels and “adventures of the soul,” from October 2 through October 5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Ep. 24: Cannabis Operator Series | Fireside Chat with Shawn Honaker Founder of Yeti Farms 50:18

3d ago50:18

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In this episode of 'Under the Microscope Cannabis Operator Series’, host Jenny Germano welcomes Shawn Honaker, CEO of Yeti Farms, a Medical and Adult-Use Cultivation and Manufacturing Facility. The discussion dives into Shawn's unexpected journey into the cannabis industry, starting from his roots in central Indiana, to running a financial planning…

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Expiring Federal EV Credits & Innovative UCHealth Research 16:10

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Today: John Ingold and Michael Booth discuss expiring federal electric vehicle credits as well as an innovative research program at UCHealth. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/09/23/uchealth-biobank-drug-gene-interactions/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Episode 35: Convening Quantum Conversations 23:10

21h ago23:10

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In this episode of The Quantum Spin by HKA, host Veronica Combs talks with Karina Robinson, CEO at Redcliffe Advisory and founder of the City Quantum and AI Summit. The discussion explores Karina's journey into the quantum industry, the inspiration behind the City Quantum Summit and the intricacies of advising CEOs on emerging technologies. The epi…

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Identifying and placing creative tech talent: With Andy Wardlaw 34:27

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Andy Wardlaw is a talent advisor who has placed a number of visionaries across sectors and across the world. He’s also seen how talent acquisition and placement has changed as technologies have come and gone. This week Tammy and Andy discuss how to spot creative tech talent and how to recognize if they will be successful in their new transformation…

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What Michelin awards bring to Colorado restaurants 20:51

1d ago20:51

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Today, Sun cultural reporter Parker Yamasaki discusses the Denver Restaurant Scene after the Michelin awards were announced. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/09/15/three-denver-restaurants-win-michelin-stars/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Going to great heights to reforest Colorado burn scars 15:32

2d ago15:32

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Today, Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross talks about a program in northern Colorado that has teams of people climbing trees to pull pine cones so they can use the seed in reforesting wildfire burn scars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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G. Brown & Kevin Simpson on an upcoming Jill Sobule event, music icons 20:10

5d ago20:10

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G. Brown, director of the Colorado Music Experience, visits with the Sun's Kevin Simpson about upcoming Jill Sobule event and music icons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Shoshone Power Plant rights up for discussion 12:16

6d ago12:16

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Today, Sun water reporter Shannon Mullane has insight from a two-day meeting in Durango of the Colorado Water Conservation Board to review a proposal to change a major water right on the Colorado River. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/09/15/colorado-water-officials-environmental-benefits-shoshone-colorado-river/ See omnystudio.com/listener …

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Ep. 23: Beyond Compliance: Building Smarter Cannabis Operations 50:57

7d ago50:57

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🎙 In this episode of 'Under the Microscope,' host Jenny Germano welcomes Blaine Hatab, CEO of Distru, to discuss the evolving cannabis industry and key aspects of the industry from operations to compliance. They delve into the importance of technology in cannabis operations, the importance of staying data-driven, leveraging technology and how bette…

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Mark McKinnon on Charlie Kirk 7:55

7d ago7:55

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Last week, conservative commentator and influencer Charlie Kirk was assassinated during an event at Utah Valley University. In the wake of the shooting, we're revisiting a conversation we had back in May at SunFest with Mark McKinnon, a Colorado-based political adviser and media personality. Mark spent time with Kirk as part of a documentary he's p…

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It’s not about the tech tools; it’s about how you use them: With Kim Curley 32:21

11d ago32:21

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Kim Curley lives by the phrase “we are humans that go to work, we are not workers that go home to human.” Kim is the Global OCM Leader at NTT DATA and is dedicated to finding human-first AI solutions. This week Kim joins Tammy to discuss change management and AI. Kim shares tips on how she gets people to move past the fear of change and the winning…

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Crown Royal Factory Fight; Hyundai Immigration Raid; Tyson Exec Ousted | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 236 1:14:38

9d ago1:14:38

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). This episode is brought to you by Cyolo. This new guide compiles the eight most important considerations in choosing the most effective Secure Remote Access (SRA) solution for your OT environment. Download it now. - Lumber P…

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BLM auctions will mean more drilling on Colorado public land 13:14

9d ago13:14

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Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/09/12/blm-oil-and-gas-leases/ Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at the tens of thousands of acres in Colorado the Trump administration is auctioning off for oil and gas drilling and why change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Mark Stevens on his Colorado Book Award-winning anthology "Four Corners Voices" 21:05

12d ago21:05

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In today's episode Mark Stevens talks with the Sun's Kevin Simpson about producing the Colorado Book Award-winning anthology "Four Corners Voices". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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The Road Back to Employment After Incarceration 18:31

13d ago18:31

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Today, the Colorado Sun’s Tracy ross sits down with Mark Smesrud, from the Center for Employment Opportunities to discuss the road employment after incarceration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Do You Really Have What It Takes to Be a Successful Personal Chef? 7:38

16d ago7:38

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Do you believe you're good enough to be a personal chef? Most chefs have the talent—but they don’t have the brand that communicates their value. In this episode, Chef Andres shares: • Why most chefs are like Ferrari engines in rusty frames • A powerful Steve Jobs & Pixar story you’ve probably never heard • The difference between skill and storytell…

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Ep. 22: Five Compliance Challenges That Can Make or Break Your Regulated Cannabis Business 52:07

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🎙 In this episode of 'Under the Microscope,' host Jenny Germano dives into five primary compliance challenges that can make or break a regulated cannabis business. Jenny shares her extensive background in the cannabis industry, beginning in 2009, and the insights she has gained through her 16 years of working in the regulated market. She addresses …

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COVID shot access explained & A deep dive into the Arkansas River 19:02

17d ago19:02

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Michael Booth and John Ingold talk about your access to COVID shots this season, and a big new Sun project telling the story of the Arkansas River. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Working and aging in Colorado not getting any easier 13:44

18d ago13:44

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Living in Colorado isn’t getting any cheaper, and today Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looks into what that means for older Coloradans and some events hosted by the state to help the 50-older workforce. https://coloradosun.com/2025/09/06/aging-colorado-expensive-older-workers/ https://coloradosun.com/aging-in-colorado/ See omnystudio.com/liste…

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Organic intelligence: With Rika Nakazawa 37:32

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Rika Nakazawa is a firm believer in the magic of the universe. That magic, according to Rika, comes from something she calls organic intelligence. This week on Catalyst, Tammy sits down with Rika, the Chief Commercial Innovation Officer at NTT, to discuss the future of innovation, sustainability and space technology. Rika explains how this concept …

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Episode 34: Setting Sail Toward the Quantum Horizon 28:09

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Steve Suarez sees innovation as a way to expand opportunities and knowledge for everyone. He has spent his career helping individuals develop new skillsets and companies roll out new technology. Now he’s turning his expertise to quantum by consulting with HorizonX clients, teaching an MIT Pro course and serving as a senior advisor with McKinsey & C…

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Milwaukee Tool Heist; FedEx Cummins Layoffs; Deere Acquisition | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 235 1:16:51

17d ago1:16:51

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). This episode is brought to you by Armanino. Does your organirzation have a plan to manage today’s (and tomorrow’s) supply chain challenges caused by recent tariffs? This new guide, "Conquer Tariffs with Confidence: A Guide f…

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Colorado jury pushes back on liability waivers 14:07

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Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins delves into the recent $12 million jury award to a woman paralyzed after falling from a chairlift at Crested Butte and what it means for the ski industry and other outdoor companies that rely on liability waivers. Learn more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/09/04/jury-verdict-against-vail-resorts/ See omnystu…

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Kevin J. Anderson talks about his sci-fi novel "Nether Station" and how he got hooked on science fiction 21:23

22d ago21:23

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Today SunLit editor Kevin Simpson chats with Kevin J. Anderson about his book "Nether Station." Kevin J. Anderson is a bestselling American science fiction and fantasy author with over 140 books and 23 million copies in print. He is known for co-authoring the Dune prequels with Brian Herbert, as well as Star Wars and X-Files novels, and for origina…

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Hey, hey, The Sun is having a birthday! 10:52

23d ago10:52

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Today, director of development Alyssa Pinkerton and membership director Danika Worthington join us to talk about a few cool events coming up for our members next week and how we’re working to get the word out as we approach our seventh birthday. Learn more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/08/29/make-colorado-shine-2025/ See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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Ep. 21: How Training Builds Strong Cannabis Operations and Teams 57:48

22d ago57:48

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🎙 In this episode of "Under The Microscope with Jenny Podcast," host Jenny Germano is joined by Maureen McNamara, Founder & Chief Facilitator at Cannabis Trainers, to explore the pivotal role of training in the cannabis industry. The conversation dives into Maureen’s journey as a leader in compliance and training, and how she is shaping the future …

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A doozy of a special legislative session in Colorado 29:47

24d ago29:47

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Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/08/27/colorado-special-session-what-happened/ A lot happened during the very tense, six-day special legislative session in Colorado that wrapped up last week. The Colorado Sun's Jesse Paul was on Purplish with Bente Birkeland of CPR News and Lucas Brady Woods of KUNC to break it all down. Purplish is a produc…

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It takes a village: With Sindhu Srivastava 37:11

25d ago37:11

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This week on Catalyst, Tammy is joined by the singular Sindhu Srivastava. Sindhu grew up in a small town in India then went on to study at the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology and Wharton and is now the CEO of three companies - We Crush Events, Meaningful Data and We Crush AI. In this conversation Sindhu gets vulnerable with Tammy about …

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Help (kinda) wanted: Why hiring in Colorado has slowed down 17:43

25d ago17:43

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For the Labor Day weekend, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looked into the current job market and talks about what’s out there, why hiring has slowed and some pro tips for job seekers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Mine Swallowing Town; Colorado Dairy Tragedy; AirBorn Closes Plant | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 234 1:17:47

23d ago1:17:47

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). This week's episode is brought to you by Hexagon. A new paper from Hexagon, "6 Mistakes Manufacturers Make When Trying to Fix an Issue," gives you six common, yet critical mistakes to avoid when performing a root cause analy…

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Why Mixing Catering with Personal Chef Services Could Be Hurting Your Business 7:26

26d ago7:26

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Here’s what you’ll learn: • The big difference between catering clients and personal chef clients • Why catering focuses on food production, while personal chefing is about luxury and experience • How mixing the two waters down your brand and confuses clients • What you can do right now to bring clarity and attract high-end clients If you’ve been s…

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Author Brandon Shimoda talks about award-winning book "The Afterlife Is Letting Go" 26:37

29d ago26:37

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Today we're talking with Colorado Book Award winner Brandon Shimoda, author of "The Afterlife Is Letting Go." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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In Durango author Kate Siber's new book, animals show us how to be better humans 19:10

30d ago19:10

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Today we're talking with Kate Siber, an award-winning journalist, Outside Magazine correspondent and author of several critically lauded children's books about her new book, The Hidden Wisdom of Animals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Ep. 20: Rolling Into the Future: Automation Strategies for Cannabis Operators 51:58

29d ago51:58

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In this episode of 'Under the Microscope,' host Jenny Germano is joined by Shahar Yamay, CEO of Hefestus USA, to explore the role of automation in the cannabis industry. The conversation delves into Shahar's journey from food packaging automation to cannabis, and how his company is revolutionizing pre-roll automation. The episode covers essential t…

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Water project at a crossroads & Health care bills passed 17:37

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Today, Michael Booth and John Ingold talk about a water project at a crossroads and the health care bills passed during the special session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Testing a lunar rover in remote Colorado 18:50

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Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang talks about her outing to a remote part of Colorado where they are test driving a lunar rover one Golden-based company hopes goes to the moon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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From the archives: Leading with humility on a global scale with Abhijit Dubey 31:37

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NTT DATA’s CEO on staying true to his values as he leads the company into the future In this episode from the archives Tammy is joined by NTT DATA’s Global CEO Abhijit Dubey. Abhijit and Tammy discuss the importance of remaining grounded as a leader and Abhijit shares tips on how to overcome imposter syndrome - yes, CEOs can experience imposter syn…

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Factory Makes Car Every 76 Seconds; Corvette Opens Like Jet; AI Attacks Start | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 233 1:14:50

1M ago1:14:50

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). This week's episode is brought to you by Hexagon. A new paper from Hexagon, "6 Mistakes Manufacturers Make When Trying to Fix an Issue," gives you six common, yet critical mistakes to avoid when performing a root cause analy…

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Recreation groups getting their arms around Pikes Peak 13:11

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Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins discusses the new plans proposed to help manage the 25 million visitors to the Pikes Peak region, including the fourteener known as America’s Mountain. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/08/22/vision-plan-recreation-pikes-peak/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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David Wroblewski on his Colorado Book Award-winning novel, "Familiaris" 26:21

1M ago26:21

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Author David Wroblewski talks about his Colorado Book Award-winning novel, "Familiaris," as well as his previous, bestselling related book "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Back-to-school season is here: What we’ll be keeping an eye on 17:32

1M ago17:32

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Today we're talking to Chalkbeat Colorado bureau chief Melanie Asmar about all-things education as a new school year unfolds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Colorado Sun

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Ep. 19: Compliance on Wheels: The Rules of the Road with Cannabis Transportation 53:52

1M ago53:52

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In this episode of Under the Microscope, host Jenny Germano dives into the complexities of cannabis transportation with guest Joel Dickerson, CEO of GPS One LLC. Joel shares his journey from sports management to the cannabis industry, detailing his experiences working in vertically integrated cannabis operations in Colorado and the launch of Green …

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State lawmakers' conduct is back in the headlines 36:27

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Today we're sharing the latest episode of Purplish, the politics and policy podcast produced by Colorado Public Radio and the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. The Sun is a member of the alliance. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/07/14/ryan-armagost-expenses-mileage-reimbursement/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What do jobs reports really tell us in Colorado? 14:22

1M ago14:22

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Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/08/16/job-data-revisions-colorados-growth-bls-economy/ Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looks at all the talk lately around the jobs reports and how and why they get revised, and what that means for Colorado business owners and employees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Balancing risk and patience: With Benoit Berthoux 35:02

1M ago35:02

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Benoit Berthoux on the opportunities and risks of founding a startup in the age of AI In early 2023 Benoit Berthoux saw that generative AI was expanding possibilities for how people work. Benoit wanted to develop a tool that implemented seamlessly into their workflows instead of adding yet another tool. From this Mindy was born, helping people harn…

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Military's Odd Cybertruck Order; Jellyfish Swarm Nuke Plant; Steel Plant Explosion | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 232 1:11:33

1M ago1:11:33

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). This episode is brought to you by Clear Spider. Download this new white paper, "Vendor Managed Inventory: Proven to Drive Real Supply Chain Value," to not only dive into the benefits of VMI, but also assess whether it’s a re…

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Who's enjoying the Colorado outdoors? 13:38

1M ago13:38

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Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at the latest numbers of people hitting Colorado 14ers, who’s going outside around the country and what that all means for a $1 trillion outdoor industry. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/08/15/colorado-14ers-2024/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…