Colorado Innovators: Steve Halstedt, founder of Centennial Ventures

Dan sits down with Steve Halstedt, known as the father of venture capital in Colorado. Steve founded Centennial Ventures in 1982, which he led through several successful funds over 35 years. Steve shares stories about the early days of Cable TV, the bandwidth industry, and wireless networks, all areas where he was a pioneering investor. Zayo Group was among his most successful investments. 

Before starting Centennial Ventures, Steve was president of Daniels & Associates, an investment bank focused on the cable TV industry, and a leadership team member at its parent company, Daniels Properties, Inc. He also worked as an investment manager at Travelers Insurance and served as a combat engineer platoon leader and assistant operations officer in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.

In this episode, learn more about Steve’s venture journey, the many chapters of investing, and wise words for those looking to break into venture capital. 

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