Innovation Pavilion

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Innovation Pavilion
TypeLLC
FoundedColorado, United States
Defunct2018 (2018)
Headquarters
Centennial, Colorado
Key people
Vic Ahmed (founder)

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 to seasoned professionals. The incubator has also held several Youth Entrepreneur programs with the Denver Youth Entrepreneurship Network.[3]

The building itself, 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] of founder Vic Ahmed.[8]

On November 13th, 2019, Thrive Workplace has announce they will be opening their fourth location in the former space that was once home to Innovation Pavilion.[9]

Investments[]

As one of their funding mechanisms, Innovation Pavilion offers endorsements to startups on the peer-to-peer microlending platform, Kiva Zip.[10]

Member companies[]

  • Cloud Elements – an API Management Service that developers use to integrate, monitor and maintain leading cloud services.[11]
  • CLVR – an interactive video company.[12]

References[]

  1. ^ Vuong, Andy. "Colorado's new pavilion becomes a hub for tech innovation". The Denver Post. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
  2. ^ Bronikowski, Lynn. "Executive edge: Vic Ahmed". WiesnerMedia. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
  3. ^ Innovation Pavilion. "VERTICALS AT INNOVATION PAVILION". Innovation Pavilion. Archived from the original on 15 August 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
  4. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2014-09-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ Vuong, Andy. "Innovation Pavilion building bought for $5 million, expansion in works". The Denver Post. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
  6. ^ http://opportunitycoalition.com/
  7. ^ "Incubator founder accused by two of sexual assault". BusinessDen. 2018-05-30. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
  8. ^ "Landlord lists Innovation Pavilion space for lease after founder was sued for sexual assault". BusinessDen. 2018-08-06. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
  9. ^ Workplace, Thrive (2019-11-13). "Thrive Workplace Expands Denver Metro Area Footprint with Centennial Location". GlobeNewswire News Room. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
  10. ^ Draper, Heather. "Program spurs mini loans to startups around Denver". American City Business Journals. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
  11. ^ Avery, Greg. "Fast growth for Cloud Elements". American City Business Journals. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
  12. ^ "COME PARTY WITH US AT INNOVATION PAVILION". Clvr – Interactive Video Microsites. Archived from the original on 19 August 2013. Retrieved 19 August 2013.

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