The Visionaries Supporting Entrepreneurship

CREATING An entrepreneur ECOSYSTEM in Southern Colorado

New ventures require a deep and committed network to take root and grow. Thanks to XI’s supporters, our participating startups gain access to a tremendous range of seasoned entrepreneurs, investors, community and business leaders. We are extremely grateful for their support.

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

SURVIVE AND THRIVE COS CONTRIBUTORS

The Survive & Thrive COS Loan Program in 2020 provided COVID-19 recovery funding in the form of low-interest loans of up to $25,000, mentorship, and other resources to support resiliency and continue building healthy businesses and nonprofits. Exponential Impact, in partnership with the Pikes Peak Community Foundation, and various other community partners, businesses, and local investors, teamed up to offer immediate relief services to 132 organizations in El Paso County.


The Lane Foundation

T Rowe Price Foundation

Karrie Combs

Martha D’Ambrosio

Andrew Davis

Dirk & Jeanie Draper

Stephanie Finley Fortune & Kent Fortune

Jenifer B. Furda

Cynthia O. Goodwin

Nikki & Mark Herman

Lisa & Jay Jesse

Mike & Maureen Juran

Kristine Kasper

Julie Lafitte

Vincent Maffia

Cynthia Marvin

Zachary & Nikki McComsey

Jon & Becky Medved

Dustin & Shelley Sapp

Ingrid Skrehart

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Woodford

Lane Foundation

Pikes Peak Community Foundation 

Basis Partners 

Bryan Construction

H.A. & Mary K. Chapman Charitable Trust

Help CO Now 

Colorado Springs Utilities

The Dakota Foundation

William H. Donner Foundation, Inc.

El Pomar Foundation

Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC’s “Foundation For Colorado Springs’ Future”

Community Impact Investment Fund Of PPCF

Ent Fund Of PPCF

Vance & Betsy Brown

Lyda Hill Philanthropy

Del & Kristi Creps

Nor’wood Development Group

Nunn Construction

Pikes Peak Business Recovery Fund Of PPCF

Connie Schmidt Fund Of PPCF

Scripps Howard Foundation

JOIN XI’S TRAILBLAZERS

XI catalyzes the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Colorado Springs through our broad access to business leaders, mentors, investors, and political leaders. Startups are positioned for growth and success by joining this mission-driven network. If you’re ready to catapult your entrepreneurial journey with XI, leave us a message at info@exponentialimpact.com.

Exponential Impact is an approved Colorado Enterprise Zone Contribution Project. Colorado Income Tax Credit: Donors having made a certified contribution to an Enterprise Zone Contribution Project may claim 25% of a cash donation as an income tax credit, and half of that amount (12.5%) for an in-kind donation. The actual credit earned is figured based on all eligible contributions during the tax year and capped at $100,000 per tax-payer with the balance carried forward up to five years.