It’s more than just the Rocky Mountains that make Denver special. A city comprised of “transplants,” over the past two decades Denver has developed a robust ecosystem that beckons entrepreneurs. It’s a community where people in the startup community help each other, sharing tips as well as horror stories; a place that fosters entrepreneurial thinking.

ID8 Nation assembled several people who represent all sides of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Denver:

• Ellen Winkler, Experiential Designer and Partner, Drumbeat
• Erik Mitisek, CEO, Colorado Technology Association
• Annette Quintana, Co-Founder, Istonish
• Madhavan Parthasarathy, Director, Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship, University of Colorado at Denver
• Jim Franklin, CEO, SendGrid

Then, they asked this question:  “What makes Denver so special for entrepreneurs?”  Here’s a recap of their amazing answers.