Federal lands comprise 85% of the Gunnison Valley. YOUR trails, rivers and public lands will be OPEN as the snow melts, but personnel cuts at the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Park Service mean all of us will need to keep stewardship top of mind this summer. Pack out all trash, and be extra careful with fire. Together, we can keep our backcountry beautiful!
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.
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
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.
Ben Engman – ICELab program manager
With a focus in operations and learning & development, Ben has worked in the outdoor industry for nearly a decade. Outside of the ICELab, Ben enjoys skiing and fly fishing.
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.
The first Outdoor Industry Funding Summit was held in February 2023. Here’s what participants had to say about the event!
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