To fully appreciate the innovation of the Colorado digital startup scene, we also have to appreciate the spaces that inspire it. Here are the 5 coolest offices of digital companies in Colorado (in no particular order). Did we miss someone? Let us know by emailing [email protected].
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Photos by Brian Campbell
Headquartered in Denver with a Boulder office too, Ping Identity boasts an office with a stage, a four-tap Kegorator, a fully stocked kitchen and extra workspace on bean bags and the patio.
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Photos by NoZen
SendGrid’s Denver office boasts 15,000 square feet in the heart of Larimer Square. The building is made up of two century-old buildings (the Gallup-Stanbury building and the Joe Replin building) that were made at different times. The space features exposed brick, glass-walled rooms, a rooftop deck, a NaNaWall and a workout room.
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One block from Pearl Street, Simple Energy’s Boulder office comes with fully stocked kitchens (complete with a beer keg), ping pong and foosball tables, rooftop deck and balcony with views of the Flatirons and open lounge areas where people - and their dogs - can hang out.
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Convercent’s office is all about Denver: all artwork is created by local Denver artists , all furniture is built by a local craftsman and all steel work is handcrafted by a local tradesman. Additionally, the company offers long boards and bikes for employees to rent and a fancy espresso machine. Contact Denise if you'd like to office in their space, there's plenty of room!
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In 2013, Inspirato took over the first floor restaurant space of their historic LoDo office building (the former home of District Meats restaurant )and turned it into collapsible tech workspaces, which can be pushed aside for events at night. The office now has its own bar, two functioning pizza ovens, a café and kitchen.