Did you know that less than 1% of venture capital funding goes to BIPOC-owned businesses? Yes, you read that right. Despite the growing awareness of racial equity and the push for diversity and inclusion in the industry, entrepreneurs of color face systemic barriers when accessing capital. Danielle Shoots is changing the color of capital. The CU Denver Business School alumna is the founding partner and managing director of the New Community Transformation Fund-Denver (NCTF-Denver), an early stage Venture Capital Fund created in 2022 to support BIPOC Founders and Businesses located or interested in relocating to Colorado.  Read more

CU Denver Business School Alum Integrates Technology and Language to Build a Powerful Career Trajectory From politics to Python, Arabic to arithmetic, Moez Hassan, MS ‘10, had always married his passions with a purpose. His journey evidences the power of variety, curiosity, and an openness to change. The CU Denver management grad, now Chief Data Officer for Royal Caribbean Group, stirred his imagination early with Star Trek and Atari games, pop culture that offered the perfect blend of creativity and analysis.  Read more

On May 7, 2019, Colorado suffered its 15th mass shooting that year (STEM School Highlands Ranch). Kaitlyn Hunter, BSBA ‘22, was among the witnesses of this tragic event. Like many other victims of gun violence, this event drastically changed the course of her life.

“I didn’t have a voice before. After this horrible event, people were  willing to listen to me.”

The CU Denver Business School is excited to announce the inaugural 2023 Alumni and Community Impact Award winners chosen because of their impact and outstanding efforts within the business school, CU Denver, and the community. Congratulations to Natasha Herring, MS ‘17, Dave Baker, ‘82, and Bob Deibel, CEO of OfficeScapes, for their great achievements. ​ Natasha Herring, MS ‘17 Natasha Herring is a business school alumna who strongly advocates for increasing the diversity pipeline into engineering and energy careers.  Read more

Warm, rich, and aromatic. Globally, so many people wake up to the sensory experience of coffee. This little cup of zen can start a morning off on the right foot and ready us for the day. It can even inspire big ideas in small moments, bright ideas that inspire big change. Meet Jake Stechmeyer, ’13, CU Denver alum, CEO of Native Coffee Club, and digital marketing manager at CU Denver Business School.  Read more

If you are in the accounting field, you’ve probably considered taking the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. But chances are that you’re wondering if it’s worth it given its difficulty. With the expectations for business being higher than ever, professionals are required to deliver lasting results while earning and keeping the trust of multiple stakeholders every day.  Read more

“Take charge of your destiny.” “Make the right choices.” These phrases are often repeated to young people, especially college students, as they try to navigate through their 20s and undergraduate experiences. Oftentimes, this exerts a certain amount of pressure on them, and as a result, they rush through life in an attempt to fit in instead of living on their own terms.  Read more