These goodr shades come with a side of MSU Denver pride
Stephen Lease, who built a performance eyewear empire on the foundation of a Metropolitan State University of Denver degree in…
Tag: Entrepreneurship
Young snowboard CEO hits new peaks
Looking back, it was probably the sewage pipes that started it. Shortly after graduating from high school, Quinn Aiello secured…
Stylish shades shed light on goodr co-founder’s success
This story appears in the Spring 2025 issue of RED Magazine. The word “reckless” doesn’t exactly call savvy business skills to mind….
Business is booming
They had seven minutes to pitch their business ideas to a panel of three judges. On the line were a…
Big idea, small footprint: The business of pop-up shops
By their nature, pop-up stores are temporary. But they are here to stay. The idea of having a satellite extension…
Skye-high success
When Skye Barker Maa enrolled at Metropolitan State University of Denver, she was already “knee-deep in corporate America,” as she…
Anatomy of a TED talk
TED talks are a global phenomenon – the phrase alone conjures images of slick staging, headset mics and, of course, snack-sized…
Pizza prospers amid pandemic
The pizza business is booming during the COVID-19 pandemic, no pivot required. Domino’s same-store sales are up 16% for 2020’s second…
The Point of community and coffee
Ryan Cobbins never planned to open Coffee at The Point, a bustling café that has become a popular community gathering place…
Mission ready: Denver Metro Emergency Food Network
When Gov. Jared Polis shuttered bars and restaurants to combat the COVID-19 outbreak, Lost City owner Michael Graham faced a…