The Tech Tribune staff has compiled the very best tech startups in Golden, Colorado. In doing our research, we considered several factors including but not limited to:

1. Revenue potential
2. Leadership team
3. Brand/product traction
4. Competitive landscape

Additionally, all companies must be independent (unacquired), privately owned, at most 10 years old, and have received at least one round of funding in order to qualify.

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1. Outrider

Founded: 2017

“Outrider, the pioneer in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, helps large enterprises improve safety, increase efficiency, and optimize their workforce. The only company exclusively focused on automating all aspects of yard operations, Outrider eliminates manual tasks that are hazardous and repetitive. Outrider’s mission is to drive the rapid adoption of sustainable freight transportation by deploying zero-emission systems. Outrider is a private company backed by NEA, 8VC, and other top-tier investors. For more information, visit www.outrider.ai.”

2. Ascent360

Founded: 2013

“Ascent360 partners with B2C marketers to simplify today’s increasingly complex data world and enable authentic relationships with prospects and customers. Our Customer Data Platform (CDP) creates a single source of truth from your siloed data sources. Then we provide marketing guidance to develop successful revenue-generating campaigns that increase engagement and maximize lifetime value. With us, you realize both immediate return and sustained value year over year. We get your company where it belongs – at the top!”

3. EverSleep

Founded: 2017

“EverSleep is a wearable, sleep-tracking device that tracks oxygen levels, snoring, and sleep patterns while you sleep.

20 million sleep trackers have been sold. Many of them indicate wearers sleep poorly — NONE of them identify sleep apnea (marked by drops in blood oxygen levels).

EverSleep monitors oxygenation of the blood. Blood oxygenation drops (desaturates) with sleep apnea. EverSleep detects these drops so that wearers know if they should pursue medical intervention. Our device utilizes medical grade technology.”