“If you're in a city where there's no clear startup community, the goal is not raise a bunch of money to fund a nonprofit; the goal is not get your government involved. The goal is start finding the other entrepreneurial leaders who are committed to being in your city over the next 20 years.”

American entrepreneur, author, blogger, and venture capitalist

Brad Feld is an American entrepreneur, author, blogger, and venture capitalist based in Boulder, Colorado. He is known for his work at Foundry Group, which he started with Seth Levine, Ryan McIntyre, and Jason Mendelson. He is active as an entrepreneur, writer, and investor, and his profile is closely tied to Foundry Group in Boulder. His public writing and commentary reflect that mix of business building, investing, and ideas from the startup world.