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It’s time for ETHDenver 2019, and we’re prepping ourselves for 36 hours of blockchain breakthroughs. It’s only logical the largest Ethereum-based #buidlathon (aka hackathon) takes place in Colorado. The state is a humming hub for tech startups, major corporations and, yes, #bufficorns. Exponential Impact was founded and has deep roots in Colorado Springs, where X-IO… Read more »Read

It hardly seems possible, but this time last year, we were preparing for our first XI Accelerator cohort. With applications open for the 2019 Accelerator, we caught up with 2018 alumni Jacy Rittmer and Brett Dugan, cofounders of Bytable Foods. Jacy and Brett saw the opportunity to use their food and technology backgrounds to create… Read more »Read

Exponential Impact, or XI, is embarking on a roadshow January 28 through February 12, meeting with accelerators, incubators, coworking spaces, startups, VCs, and corporates across the country. XI is on a mission to support entrepreneurs from different backgrounds throughout the United States. You’re invited to join Ethan Lavin, XI program manager, on the journey to learn… Read more »Read

The first 11-week XI Accelerator culminates in August with Demo Day. We’re inviting you to experience the hard work of our startups first-hand. Save the date for August 17 to see our startups pitch, experience the highlights of the Exponential Impact accelerator program and celebrate with an after-party. When: 5:30 p.m. on Friday, August 17 Where: To be announced Cost: Free RSVP now… Read more »Read

With 10 days of intensive programming, it’s time to look back! Barn Owl’s own Josh Phifer networking with Colorado Venture Summit attendees. Week 1 It was a busy week for all teams and now that the first two week are now complete, it’s time to look back at the highlights. Monday: Teams hit the ground running… Read more »Read

Our Summer 2018 Kickoff In Review, and looking ahead to the beginning of our first accelerator program. On Friday, June 4th, community members gathered at the Ivywild School in Colorado Springs to commemorate the official beginning of the inaugural cohort for the XI Summer Accelerator program.Read

Exponential Impact was invited to visit and learn from Chicagos 1871–the startup, entrepreneurial hub in the greater innovation ecosystem in the Windy City. Ethan recently had the opportunity to visit 1871 and better understand their amazing program offering accelerators, co-working spaces, post-accelerator incubator space and a large event spaces.Read

5 Days. Intensive Scheduling. Cutting-edge tech Startups. From April 16-20th, XI welcomed seven startups to a mountain retreat for Launch Camp 2018. The demanding schedule included a snapshot of Exponential Impact’s Six Peaks Curriculum: Story & Innovation, Health & Wellness, Awareness & Authenticity, Leadership, Operational Excellence, and Mentoring.Read