Coffee chats in Colorado: who to meet and how
Where the opportunities are in Colorado, and how to set up coffee chats that lead somewhere.
Where the jobs are in Colorado
Most professional hiring in Colorado clusters around Denver and Boulder.
The state's strongest industries include technology, energy and aerospace, so those are natural places to focus your outreach.
How to find people to talk to in Colorado
A few practical ways to build a list:
- Search LinkedIn by location for Denver and Boulder plus your target industry.
- Look for alumni from your school who are now based in Colorado.
- Join local professional groups and industry meetups in Denver and Boulder.
- Ask anyone you already know in Colorado for one or two introductions.
In person or virtual
If you live in or can visit Denver and Boulder, an in-person coffee is memorable and easy to build on. If not, a short video call works just as well to start. Either way, keep the first ask to 15 minutes.
Make each conversation count
Come prepared with a couple of specific questions, follow up within a day, and keep track of who you met so you can stay in touch as you focus your search on Colorado.
Frequently asked questions
Focus on Denver and Boulder, where most professional hiring happens, and on Colorado's main industries (technology, energy and aerospace). Find people through LinkedIn by location, school alumni, and local groups, then ask for short coffee chats.
Colorado's notable industries include technology, energy and aerospace, concentrated mainly around Denver and Boulder.
A short video call is a perfectly good way to start. In person is easier to build on if you are local, but the quality of your questions and follow-up matter more than the format.
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