In this episode of The Bear Roars, Dan Caruso sits down with Seth Levine—Co-Founder and Partner at Foundry and longtime Colorado venture leader—for a candid and wide-ranging conversation on the future of Colorado’s business and tech ecosystem.Following the release of Dan's Open Letter on Colorado’s economic trajectory, Dan and Seth dig into the growing concern that the state may be losing its edge as a destination for capital, innovation, and company building. They reflect on Colorado’s history as a thriving tech hub, recent wins that showcase its potential, and the warning signs that investors and entrepreneurs are starting to look elsewhere. They unpack the impact of policy decisions like the state’s AI regulation efforts, the broader regulatory environment, and how perception alone can influence where capital flows. Dan and Seth dive into the role of political leadership, emphasizing the need for more balanced rhetoric, stronger pro-business signaling, and a renewed focus on long-term economic growth. At its core, this episode is a call to action: a push for thoughtful dialogue, decisive leadership, and a shared commitment to ensuring Colorado remains a place where businesses can start, scale, and succeed.Read the open letter: https://ensuringcolorado.com/#letterLearn more about Foundry: https://foundry.vc/Order Dan’s Book – Bandwidth: The Untold Story of Ambition, Deception, and Innovation that Shaped the Internet Age and Dot-Com Boom: dan-caruso.com/bookListen to Dan's Song Stretch: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/dancaruso/stretchCheck out music by Jason Mendelson (Jace Allen): https://www.youtube.com/@jaceallen To nominate a founder or yourself as a future guest speaker, email: contact@loudbearproductions.com\
