Articles by Marian "Mari" Grodahl

A powder day on the slopes is a skier's and snowboarder's dream come true. Fresh, untouched powder provides an unparalleled experience on the mountain. But when skiers and snowboarders miss out on a powder day, it can be a huge disappointment. Not only do they miss out on the unique...

“Create a company that sustainably brings economic, social, and environmental wealth to the world.” This is the goal set by 17-year-old Eddy Connors for his future. Former Deming Spotlight feature and recent the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) graduate, Eddy Connors , has a track record of creating companies...

Entrepreneurs come in all shapes and sizes, and so do their dreams! While some work to develop the next million-dollar idea, others pursue business for the joy it brings. This dream of bringing joy to a greater community inspired Andrew Hummel to create his sticker brand: Hummdog.CO. About Andrew Andrew...

A sense of fellowship and belonging with others is important for a happy life. Finding and becoming a part of a community provides support and perpetual growth. This need for community becomes increasingly stronger in college, especially for international students. Pradyumna Rao is a graduate student at the University of...

From startup competitions to community connections, the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship is the place to enhance creativity, learn business skills, build connections, and get the resources you need to succeed. Located in room 236 in the Leeds School of Business next to the second-floor Violet Peak cafe, the Deming Center...

As a rancher, much of your day is spent outdoors performing physical work like herding cattle to and from pastures, maintaining fences and other buildings, and taking care of sick or injured animals. There are no “days off” for ranchers, as they are constantly caring for their livestock and grounds...

Large record labels such as Sony, Warner, and Universal have run the music and entertainment industries for years. As a result of this large corporate conglomerate control, many artists only receive two percent of the profits from the use of their work. To combat this, Leeds School of Business at...

Tammie Bowes Delaney graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a business degree in tourism and recreation in 1987. Upon graduating, she spent over four years traveling the world working for a bicycle touring company where she met her husband, Patrick. While abroad, the two shared their love of...

University of Colorado Boulder MBA student Laura Orland has created a new health and wellness platform for young adults and college students, known as The Connective ! About The Connective The Connective is a free wellness text service that delivers curated, science-backed tools and resources to improve individuals’ mental health...

At the western foot of the Rocky Mountains by the San Miguel River lies the quaint town of Naturita, Colorado. This rural town draws on the beauty of its nature to spark the creativity of its people and visitors. This oasis inspired the idea behind CampV , a cleverly repurposed...