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Jim Deters
Founder at Galvanize (Denver, CO)
Jim Deters has dedicated his life to disrupting traditional
business practices. A pioneer in the startup ecosystem, Jim
is passionate about creating opportunities and a better
planet through entrepreneurship and education.
No stranger to the startup mentality, Jim has spent the last 14 years immersing
himself in building companies on the cutting edge of technology and social
enterprise. He has witnessed and embraced the current ‘Entrepreneurial
Renaissance’, recognizing that tech savvy and resourceful millennials are the catalysts
for social and economic development.
Ignited by his passion for innovation and an active lifestyle, Jim has set out to build
an energized community for early stage start-up companies at the base of the
Rockies in Denver, CO. Envisioning a curated community of entrepreneurs in the
video, mobile, and social spheres, Jim founded Galvanize. Housed in a single coworking
space, Galvanize provides breakout companies with the tools necessary to
succeed: mentorship, seed-funding, and space for innovation.
Always on the move, Jim never passes up a chance to enjoy extreme sports and
adventure in the Rockies or other corners of the globe. With summers spent
mountain biking and winters spent slope-side with his family, it is hard to find a
better location than Denver to harness his energy and empower the local
community.