Weekly Refresh: Brandfolder Acquired, the Palantir Effect, and More

Read our weekly refresh for trending Colorado tech news.

Written by Anna Holmquist
Published on Aug. 31, 2020
Weekly Refresh: Brandfolder Acquired, the Palantir Effect, and More
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LogistiCare leased new office in Denver Tech Center. The Atlanta company helps state governments and private healthcare organizations offer non-emergency medical transportation to patients. It’s currently hiring for some 30 open roles in Denver. [Built In Colorado]

Smartsheet to acquire Brandfolder. The Denver company helps brands track and use marketing materials like photos and digital logos, while Bellevue-based Smartsheet offers workflow management software. The two already share a number of clients and the acquisition will expand their offerings. [Denver Post]

Colorado state government to overhaul Office of Information Technology. It plans to hire someone to act as the chief information officer for the state, as well as the executive director for the office. It’ll also be hiring some tech managers. [Built In Colorado]

Palantir moving to Denver may be first sign of mass exodus. Many companies have moved toward the model of long-term remote work due to the pandemic. This may mark a big move from Silicon Valley for many startups. [CNBC]

Bond Pet Foods developed a prototype for lab-grown pet food. Created using real meat protein, the Boulder company’s product is still years from being finalized and sold. It aims to sustainably produce nutritionally balanced pet food. [Denver Business Journal]

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