Subject: Big Moves: CO-IL at the Capitol, CU Partnership, Ibex Joins In + Upcoming Events!

 

CO-IL Together At State Capitol!

Meet & Greet with Colorado General Assembly



Thank you to all who attended the CO-IL Breakfast Meet & Greet at the State Capitol in Denver with the Colorado General Assembly.

We were delighted to be joined by our event co-sponsors Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Representative Ron Weinberg and thank them for their long-standing support for the Colorado-Israel relationship. Attendees also included State Representatives Lori Garcia Sander, Lisa Feret, Ryan Gonzalez, Anthony Hartsook, and Brianna Titone.

Featured attendees included representatives from CO-IL partner organizations, World Trade Center Denver and Colorado Smart Cities Alliance, and our wonderful catering sponsor, Rosenberg's Bagels & Delicatessen.

A visiting delegation of Israeli entrepreneurs brought by our partners at JEWISHcolorado also attended, showcasing the reality of cross-border business connections.

CO-IL acts as a policy advocacy coalition to promote policies and programs that support Colorado-Israel economic, trade, investment, and innovation ties. Engagement with elected and appointed government officials is a critical part of our work to advance the Colorado-Israel relationship.


Contact us now about helping CO-IL advocate for Colorado-Israel economic and innovation ties!


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New CO-IL Sponsor:

Ibex Investors


CO-IL is delighted to welcome Ibex Investors as our newest sponsor. Ibex Investors is an Alternative Investment Manager with geographic (Israel) and thematic (Mobility) focused venture capital and hedge fund strategies. Ibex invests in both public and privately held companies (Seed through IPO/acquisition) across various verticals. The firm is headquartered in Denver, Colorado with offices in Tel Aviv.


Ibex's Founder & CEO Justin Borus recently spoke with The Jerusalem Post, sharing his unshakable belief in the strength of Israeli high-tech and the wealth of opportunities emerging in the region.

Ibex has been recognized in the IVC-Gornitzky-KPMG investors report as one of the most active VC funds in Israel, ranking #3 among foreign VC funds. The report, published on March 3, highlights key trends and investor activity in the Israeli tech ecosystem throughout 2024.

CO-IL is offering the following sponsorship opportunities for our upcoming events: (in formation)


✅ Biotech Webinar with Colorado Bioscience Association

✅ Quantum Webinar with Elevate Quantum & BIRD Foundation

✅ Aerospace Webinar with Colorado Space Business Roundtable

✅ Startup & Investor Pitches with Rockies Venture Club

✅ CO-IL Launch Event in Israel

✅ Israeli Space-Tech Companies Delegation Visit to Colorado

✅ Film screening of Technion 10² with American Technion Society


Contact us now about becoming a CO-IL sponsor and help drive Colorado-Israel economic and innovation ties!


 

CO-IL Hosts Avi Mayer:

Briefing held at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

 


In partnership with Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, CO-IL hosted an exclusive briefing in Denver with Avi Mayer, former editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post.

Avi shared key insights on Israel’s current political, economic, and security landscape and engaged in an interactive Q&A session led by Brownstein shareholder and event host, Doug Friednash.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis made a special appearance, reaffirming his support for strengthening the Colorado-Israel partnership.


Contact us now about hosting a CO-IL event!


 

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CO-IL Meets with University of Colorado President:

Also meets CSU College of Business


CO-IL Co-Founder & Colorado Director Jeremiah Baronberg, CU Boulder '99 met with President Todd Saliman of the University of Colorado at CU's offices in downtown Denver. The University of Colorado (CU) system has four campuses: CU Boulder, CU Colorado Springs, CU Denver, and CU Anschutz Medical Campus.


The discussion, which included key members of CU's Office of the President, focused on opportunities to connect between Colorado and Israel's leading industry synergies, including Aerospace, Bioscience, Quantum Technologies, and Innovation Entrepreneurship.


The CU System includes exciting programs such as CU Innovations, Venture Partners at CU Boulder, CUbit Quantum Initiative, CU Boulder Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative, and the NREL-CU Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute.


The CO-IL team is building active partnerships across Colorado's robust higher education ecosystem, including with Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University (CSU), University of Denver, and Colorado Mesa University to drive collaborative opportunities with Israeli counterpart institutions and related networks.


Contact us now about becoming a CO-IL partner!


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New CO-IL Board Member:

Welcome Bryan Schild!


We are pleased to announce that Bryan Isaac Schild has joined the CO-IL Board of Directors in Colorado.


Bryan Schild is a Colorado-based Associate attorney with Johnson Fistel law firm. He specializes in investor protection, securities law, and shareholder rights. Bryan is a zealous advocate for investors and shareholders, ensuring accountability and integrity in business.


Prior to practicing law, Bryan led business development for a tech-enabled management consulting firm in San Francisco, worked for Silicon Valley tech startups, and lived in Israel for two years helping Israeli startups connect with investors in over 20 countries. Bryan's U.S.-Israel experience also includes serving on the national new leadership council for Israel Bonds and on the San Francisco Regional Board of the American Technion Society.


Bryan's experience in business, law, and in Israel makes him a tremendous asset to CO-IL as the Chamber works to strengthen Colorado-Israel business ties and investment opportunities.


With Bryan on board, we are strengthening our commitment to building a dynamic bridge between Colorado’s thriving industries and Israel’s world renowned innovation ecosystem.


Please join us in welcoming Bryan to the CO-IL Board!


 

You're Invited!
CO-IL Sponsored Events:

Celebrate Israel Festival, May 4

IAC Colorado Gala, May 8

World Trade Day, May 22



CO-IL is proud to be sponsoring three upcoming events in Colorado and we invite you to join us!


📅 JEWISHcolorado - Celebrate Israel Walk & Festival, May 4, 2025, Denver, CO

✅ RSVP HERE and visit us at the CO-IL table booth!


📅 Israeli-American Council Colorado Chapter - United by Israel Gala, May 8, 2025, Denver, CO

✅ RSVP HERE and under "Minyan Leader" choose "Colorado-Israel Chamber of Commerce (CO-IL)"


📅 World Trade Center Denver - World Trade Day, May 22, 2025, Denver, CO

✅ RSVP HERE and use code "WTD25_CO-IL" to receive WTCD member discount. Be sure to visit us at the CO-IL table booth!



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