
About Central Mountain Entrepreneurs
Central Mountain Entrepreneurs is a purpose-built collaboration of founders, funders, mentors, and advisors aimed at supporting startup growth and innovation in Colorado’s Central Mountains.
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1a: the act of rising or mounting upward: CLIMB
Central Mountain Entrepreneurs is a startup community committed to building equitable, sustainable economic development through collaboration and continuous learning. Our Ascent business accelerator supports innovation and entrepreneurship by creating an ecosystem of growth resources to propel makers and doers startup and scale, while elevating their communities and serving as a pillar for social good.

CME Mentors & Advisors
The power of any accelerator program is the quality of its mentor and advisor network. Ours is world class. From investors and serial entrepreneurs to seasoned ecosystem builders, our mentors come from a broad set of backgrounds and are committed to supporting your success. They understand that helping your business grow is central to creating sustainable, equitable economic opportunity in rural America. Get to know our incredible network of mentors here.
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