Colorado Tech People

AMP, a company using AI-powered robotics to modernize recycling infrastructure, is transforming the waste and recycling industry by automating the sorting process and building fundamentally more efficient recycling facilities. Their technology impacts everyday lives by making recycling easier and more effective, with the goal of simplifying the recycling process for consumers.TakeawaysAI-powered robotics in recyclingImpact of technology on recycling infrastructureChapters00:00 Introduction to AMP and Recycling Technology06:30 Expansion and Future Plans for AMP13:07 Partnerships and Environmental Impact of AMP's Technology25:46 Commercial and Technical Pivots for AMP

The episode explores the impact of AI on launching and scaling startups, highlighting the changes in software development and the future of AI in the industry. Ala Stolpnik, the CEO and founder of Wisary, shares insights on the role of AI in product management, the transition from human to AI teams, and the evolution of Wisary's customer profile. The conversation also delves into the startup environment in Colorado and the challenges and opportunities of building a company outside traditional tech hubs like Silicon Valley.TakeawaysAI is transforming the way software is developed, making it easier for anyone to start a company and build products.The role of experts in startups is evolving, with AI playing a key role in training and mentoring.Chapters00:00 Impact of AI on Software Development05:31 Wisery's Role in Product Development11:35 Future of AI in Startups18:51 Relocating to Colorado and Support from Accelerators25:54 Mistakes and Lessons Learned32:08 Vision for Wisery and Impact on Daily Lives

Quantum computing has been “10 years away”… for decades.So what’s actually changed?In this episode of Colorado Tech People, we sit down with Justin Ging, Chief Product Officer at Atom Computing, to unpack why this moment in quantum feels different—and why Colorado is at the center of it.We go beyond the hype to break down what’s real today, what’s still uncertain, and what needs to happen for quantum to move from breakthrough to real-world impact.In this conversation:What’s actually changed in quantum computingWhy the timeline is finally compressingWhere quantum can deliver real value (and where it can’t—yet)What most people misunderstand about the spaceWhy Colorado is emerging as a global hub for quantum innovationThis isn’t a future-looking conversation.It’s about the shift that’s already underway.🎧 If you’ve been hearing about quantum but haven’t connected the dots—this episode will.

What does it actually take to scale a product team from startup to IPO?In this episode of Colorado Tech People, we sit down with Scott Williamson—former Chief Product Officer at GitLab and VP Product at SendGrid—to break down the real challenges of product management, startup scaling, and building high-performing product teams.From early-stage product-market fit to scaling organizations through hypergrowth and IPO, this conversation is packed with practical lessons for founders, product managers, and startup leaders.In this episode, we cover:How to build world-class product teamsThe biggest mistakes founders make when scaling startupsWhy hiring too fast can hurt growthHow product strategy evolves from early-stage startup to public companyChapters00:00 The Role of Product Teams07:49 Scaling Product Teams15:06 Go-to-Market Models21:11 Building Global Companies from Colorado26:35 Lessons from Advising Companies