Jim Deters has dedicated his life to disrupting traditional business practices. A pioneer in the startup ecosystem, Jim is passionate about creating opportunities and a better planet through entrepreneurship and education.

 

No stranger to the startup mentality, Jim has spent the last 14 years immersing himself in building companies on the cutting edge of technology and social enterprise. He has witnessed and embraced the current ‘Entrepreneurial Renaissance’, recognizing that tech savvy and resourceful millennials are the catalysts for social and economic development. 

 

Ignited by his passion for innovation and an active lifestyle, Jim has set out to build an energized community for early stage start-up companies at the base of the Rockies in Denver, CO. Envisioning a curated community of entrepreneurs in the video, mobile, and social spheres, Jim founded Galvanize. Housed in a single co-working space, Galvanize provides breakout companies with the tools necessary to succeed: mentorship, seed-funding, and space for innovation.

 

Always on the move, Jim never passes up a chance to enjoy extreme sports and adventure in the Rockies or other corners of the globe. With summers spent mountain biking and winters spent slope-side with his family, it is hard to find a better location than Denver to harness his energy and empower the local community.