In today’s episode, we have a self described “Startup Addict” - Joseph Haecker. Joseph is using his vast experience in entrepreneurship to mentor new startups, and work to create a vibrant community in the startup ecosystem of Denver, Colorado.

Here’s a closer look at the episode:

• Joseph the Startup Addict.
• Losing $283K on his first venture.
• The big mistake founders make early on.
• Turning your customer into your marketer.
• Why Joseph doesn’t believe in formal mentorship.
• Three feet from gold.
• How Joseph ended up in Denver?
• How Tech Alley got started.
• Tech Alley is one of the most meaningful startup events.
• Free resources for startups.
• Where do you go to learn more about the startup ecosystem?
• Joseph’s prediction for the Colorado startup ecosystem.

Resources:

Website: https://www.techalleydenver.org/

Joseph LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephhaecker/

Tech Alley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tech-alley-denver/

Tech Alley Twitter: https://twitter.com/TechAlleyDenver

Tech Alley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techalleydenver/?hl=en

Tech Alley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TechAlleyDenver