Welcome to the Outdoor Industry Funding Summit!

This invite-only summit brings resources and opportunities together in Crested Butte, Colorado by connecting vetted investors and early-stage company founders who are seeking investment. Two days will be spent in the beautiful Gunnison Valley forging meaningful relationships and gaining cutting-edge industry insights from a lineup of guest speakers.

How can I attend the funding summit?

We are not currently running a funding summit. 

Please reach out to ICELab Director TJ Taylor at [email protected] if you’re looking for assistance with your startup. 

Past Investors

Kemble Widmer – Gunnison River Partnership 
Catherine Popper – Investor
Noah Eckhouse – Investor
Taylor Hanson – Camano Capital
Andrew Luter – Rio Chato Investments
Eoin Comerford – Investor
Jesse Marble – Wildwood Ventures
Chris Sword – Investor
Larry Thuet – Investor
Chip Longenecker – Tonic Ventures

Past Guest Speakers

Roman Villard – Full Send Finance
Stacey Feldman – Full Send Finance 

Facilitators

TJ Taylor – ICELab director
A graduate of Western Colorado University, TJ has a background in marketing and PR at a leading agency in the outdoor industry. He also has experience working in the luxury adventure travel industry. He is an avid snowboarder, fly fisherman and mountain biker.

David Assad – ICELab advisor
Experienced finance professional with a demonstrated history of working in the telecommunications and transportation industries. Strong analytical and process driven approach to Business Planning with exposure to Mergers & Acquisitions and Startups.

February 2023 summit recap

The first Outdoor Industry Funding Summit was held in February 2023. Here’s what participants had to say about the event!

Sponsors/supporters

The Hub

Move your business to The Hub

The Hub offers warehouse, storage and office space for exporter businesses based in Gunnison County. The space also provides access to a community of entrepreneurs in the Gunnison Valley. 

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Funding Summit Alumni

See who has attended the Funding Summit in the past.

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