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
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.