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Paired Community, We are thrilled to share some exciting news about the future of Paired. Beginning in January 2025, we are joining forces with Denver Angels, an instrumental capital resource in the Colorado ecosystem dedicated to backing great founders and fueling innovation. Our acquisition marks a significant milestone in our mission to create authentic, honest, and truly enjoyable connections. Denver Angels is backed by over 775 members who are equally passionate about building community and support for local early stage and high-growth companies. With their expanded network, we are poised to enhance the platform, delivering more opportunities to build meaningful connections. In 2025, Paired will remain unchanged. The membership structure, access to monthly events, curated 1:1 connections, warm introductions, and our online platform will all stay exactly the same. The most important new addition to Paired is Ankur Kanotra, who will lead the Paired community ahead in a full-time capacity. We are grateful to our partners, members, broader community, David Prichard & the Denver Angels team. Cheers to the next step of the journey! Best, Aaron, Elyse & Rye

When is the last time you had dinner with new connections who inspired you? Next week is your opportunity to get out of your usual routine and socialize! Join us for drinks & dinner and meet other founders, operators and investors in the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. 📍 Location: Boulder 📅 Date: November 21 🕒 Time: 6-9pm Sign up at paired.co to see the location!

Calling Denver entrepreneurs & small/young businesses! I've been lucky enough to partner with Gusto through every role I've had over the last 7+ years - from Denver Startup Week to Paired to Stride. This is a great opportunity to entrepreneurs to share your story for a chance to win up to $50k in prizes. Entries are open now through Nov. 20. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gBnUwix7

Is your business preparing for a #merger or #acquisition in the future? Join KO Law Partner Jennifer Rosenthal and GLC Advisors & Co., LLC Managing Director David Bluth for a webinar offering an overview of the M&A market outlook and legal, operational, and financial preparedness tips for companies and executives gearing up for future M&A activity. RSVP to join the webinar on Tuesday, October 22 at 10:00 a.m. MT for practical insights and lessons learned from an experienced M&A attorney and an experienced investment banker and M&A advisor. RSVP here ➡ https://bit.ly/3No3URC or using the QR code below. #mergersandacquisitions #MandA

Our October Member Breakfast is coming up! Kickstart your day with the Paired community next Thursday, October 24th. 📍 Location: Lohi, Denver 📅 Date: October 24th 🕒 Time: 8:30-10am Members, RSVP Here: https://lnkd.in/gTqR49gY

That's a wrap on Denver Startup Week! Learning more about our October Breakfast, upcoming dinners, and membership at www.paired.co.

📣 Paired Member Spotlight: Meet Chris Andronaco Who is Chris Andronaco? Chris Andronaco is a seasoned technology leader with 15 years of experience at top companies like Toyota Racing Development USA and OtterBox. Throughout his career, Chris has been instrumental in driving innovation and technology transformation, holding key roles such as Chief Technology Officer at Collective Goods and Director of IT, Engineering & Product at Otter Products. His expertise in engineering leadership and business strategy has consistently led to the modernization of legacy technologies and successful business growth. What is Sublynk? Sublynk, co-founded by Chris and Jesse McClure, is a groundbreaking SaaS platform designed to revolutionize the restoration industry. The platform empowers trade professionals by automating and streamlining B2B connectivity, significantly reducing onboarding and compliance times by 90%. Sublynk is focused on helping restoration companies grow, offering a modern, user-friendly solution that addresses the industry's unique challenges. Exciting Updates Under Chris's leadership, Sublynk has achieved impressive milestones in a short time. The company recently completed a pre-seed raise of over $1 million, launched with its first enterprise customer, and is in the process of onboarding 3,000 customer organizations. Sublynk's Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) has grown by an astounding 2300% over the past 2 months. As Chris and his team continue to expand Sublynk's impact, they are focused on partnering with progressive restoration networks and franchises to further scale their contractor networks. Chris is currently trying to connect with restoration franchises, managed repair networks, and insurance carriers with direct repair programs. Connect with Chris to learn more! #TechLeadership #SaaSInnovation #EngineeringExcellence #BusinessGrowth #RestorationTech #DigitalTransformation #DenverTech #ColoradoStartups

📣 Paired Member Spotlight: Meet Jennifer Cunningham Who is Jennifer Cunningham? Jennifer Cunningham is a visionary entrepreneur and advocate for mental health, based in Boulder, Colorado. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Lowkey Enterprises (https://lnkd.in/gspRsEFp), she is dedicated to transforming the way we address mental health issues. Jennifer’s leadership journey spans various sectors, including her role in launching dial-up internet access in the US and EU, and as the Founder and Managing Director of JC/VC , where she excels as a capital generator, strategy advisor, and business coach. Her passion lies in supporting female-founded businesses and tech that aids vulnerable populations. Jennifer is also an active board member, contributing her expertise to organizations like LOCAL Theater Company , and she is a previous board member of the Johnson Depression Center at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus & NAMI Boulder County. What is Lowkey Enterprises? Lowkey Enterprises, co-founded by Jennifer Cunningham and Jud Valeski, is a pioneering company that aims to revolutionize mental health support through its innovative product, the "Mental Health Smoke Alarm." This product is designed to passively monitor and detect potential mental health issues, providing users with peace of mind similar to that of a smoke alarm. The solution addresses the growing mental health crisis, particularly among vulnerable populations mostly likely to die by suicide, 10-24 year olds and post 9/11 veterans. It offers an objective, data-driven approach to early intervention. With high adoption potential and strong appeal to parents, Lowkey is set to make a significant impact in mental health care. Exciting Updates! As Lowkey Enterprises prepares to kick off a pivotal fundraising round, Jennifer is actively seeking a lead investor who shares her vision for addressing what Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, calls the defining public crisis of our time—youth mental health. The very technology that has contributed to this crisis can also be harnessed to safeguard the well-being of individuals. Lowkey aims to do just that by teaming up with health ecosystems and national employers—entities poised to benefit directly from a healthier community and workforce. This investment is not just an opportunity but a necessity. Untreated mental health issues often escalate into severe societal challenges like substance abuse, homelessness, and interactions with the criminal justice system. By partnering with a like-minded investor who understands the urgency of this crisis, and the opportunity for every smartphone to become a personal mental health alert detector, Lowkey is poised to flip the mental health narrative with a proactive solution. #MentalHealthRevolution #StartupFounder #MentalHealthTech #FemaleFounders #SocialImpact #Entrepreneurship #InvestInHealth #TechForGood #HealthTech #MentalHealthAwareness #WomenInBusiness #MentalHealthSupport #MentalWellness

📣 Important Update: Paired's Annual Denver Startup Week Party Date Change! Our Annual Fall Party has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 17th. Due to a condensed DSW schedule this year, we expect it to be better than ever! Our event includes a curated dinner and networking for a select group of founders, investors, and operators. Tickets required! Updated Event Details: 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, September 17th ⏰ Time: 6-9pm (Dinner starts at 7) 📍 Location: Denver, CO We're excited to see everyone there and make this a night to remember! Lastly, a huge thank you to everyone who joined us last Thursday at The Welton Room for our August Member Social. Here's to more connections and collaborations! #PairedCommunity #Networking #StartupEcosystem #DenverTech #DENStartupWeek #DSW2024 #DSW

🚨 Last Call: August Member Social This Thursday! 🚨 Join us for our final summer social before Denver Startup Week and our Annual Fall Party! 📅 Thursday, August 22nd 🕔 5-7pm 📍 The Welton Room (2590 Welton St, Denver, CO 80205) Whether you're a long-time member or curious about joining, this is a perfect opportunity to connect with fellow startup leaders and investors before DSW. Don't miss out—our next big event is a month away! RSVP required: Members RSVP HERE: https://lnkd.in/g_6SZ548 Interested? reach out to Henry Coote (henry@paired.co) See you there! 👋 #PairedCommunity #DenverStartups #Networking #LastCall