Erik Mitisek leaving University of Denver’s Project X-ITE to lead new insurance-tech startup
Erik Mitisek, well-known local entrepreneur and former CEO of the Colorado Technology Association, announced this week that he would leave his role as executive director of DU’s Project X-ITE to join insurance-tech startup IMAgine Analytics. The new company will be a subsidiary of the national insurance brokerage firm IMA, which focuses on data analytics. Mitisek will join as president on August 1 and lead the charge to launch and grow the business. [Denver Post]
GutCheck brings on 3 new executives to the team
GutCheck, a Denver-based provider of agile market research solutions, added three new members to its leadership team this week. Chief product officer Keith Johnson, executive vice president of sales and client services Shawn Vaughn, and vice president of people operations Josh Ashton will join GutCheck, bolstering the company’s efforts to provide clients with faster and more actionable insights through consumer data. [Press release]
Cardinal Peak announces Mark Carrington as new CEO
IoT engineering and consulting firm, Cardinal Peak, announced on Tuesday the appointment of Mark Carrington as the new CEO. Carrington joined Cardinal Peak six months ago as president, bringing over a decade of experience as a Silicon Valley executive. Moving forward, current CEO and co-founder Howdy Pierce will serve as chairman of the board. [Press release]
TeamSnap acquires sports tournament management company, FanAppEvents
This week, sports management startup, TeamSnap, acquired the sports tournament and league management platform, FanAppEvents, for an undisclosed amount. The platform will now be called TeamSnap Tournaments and will complement TeamSnap’s current offerings to youth sports coaches and organizers. [Press release]
Ibotta finalizes lease to double size of office space — and add 92 new team members
Today, Ibotta, creator of the popular consumer shopping app, announced plans to expand into a second floor of the CenturyLink building that the company currently calls home. The new space will add another 38,000 square feet to Ibotta’s footprint and will enable the company to continue its rapid growth pace. Ibotta plans to add another 92 employees by the end of the year and further invest in partnerships and the development of its mobile shopping experience. [Press release]
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