Innovation Pavilion is a business incubator founded by Vic Ahmed in Centennial, Colorado in 2011.[1] The incubator describes itself as an ecosystem for entrepreneurs and is modeled after Plug and Play, a Silicon Valley startup incubator.[2] The Pavilion houses member companies in technology, digital health, media, entertainment, marketing and finance, operating from a startup level upward. The incubator has also held several Youth Entrepreneur programs with the Denver Youth Entrepreneurship Network.[3]
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| Company type | LLC |
|---|---|
| Founded | Colorado, United States |
| Defunct | 2018 |
| Headquarters | |
Key people | Vic Ahmed (founder) |
The building was purchased in 2013 in a strategic partnership between Innovation Pavilion and Northstar Commercial Partners, with plans to open more incubators. Northstar, a privately held commercial real estate firm, is headquartered in Denver.[4][5]
The Innovation Pavilion hosts the monthly meetings for the Opportunity Coalition, a nonprofit organization focused on entrepreneurship in Colorado.[6]
The Innovation Pavilion space has been listed for lease amidst allegations of sexual assault[7] were leveled at founder Vic Ahmed.[8]
On November 13, 2019, Thrive Workplace announced they would be opening their fourth location in the space that was once home to Innovation Pavilion.[9]
Investments
editAs one of their funding mechanisms, Innovation Pavilion offers endorsements to startups on the peer-to-peer microlending platform, Kiva Zip.[10]
Member companies
edit- Cloud Elements – an API management service that developers use to integrate, monitor and maintain cloud services.[11]
- CLVR – an interactive video company.[12]
References
edit- ^ Vuong, Andy (9 December 2011). "Colorado's new pavilion becomes a hub for tech innovation". The Denver Post. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ Bronikowski, Lynn (July 2012). "Executive edge: Vic Ahmed". WiesnerMedia. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ Innovation Pavilion. "VERTICALS AT INNOVATION PAVILION". Innovation Pavilion. Archived from the original on 15 August 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ "About — NORTHSTAR COMMERCIAL PARTNERS". Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2014-09-30.
- ^ Vuong, Andy (9 July 2013). "Innovation Pavilion building bought for $5 million, expansion in works". The Denver Post. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ http://opportunitycoalition.com/
- ^ "Incubator founder accused by two of sexual assault". BusinessDen. 2018-05-30. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
- ^ "Landlord lists Innovation Pavilion space for lease after founder was sued for sexual assault". BusinessDen. 2018-08-06. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
- ^ Workplace, Thrive (2019-11-13). "Thrive Workplace Expands Denver Metro Area Footprint with Centennial Location". GlobeNewswire News Room (Press release). Retrieved 2019-11-13.
- ^ Draper, Heather. "Program spurs mini loans to startups around Denver". American City Business Journals. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
- ^ Avery, Greg. "Fast growth for Cloud Elements". American City Business Journals. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
- ^ "Come Party With Us At Innovation Pavilion". Clvr – Interactive Video Microsites. Archived from the original on 19 August 2013. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
External links
edit- Wondra, Jan."Innovation, Passion, Collaboration." The Villager. Retrieved May 26, 2016.