With a countdown ticking on a $30,000 crowdfunding campaign, a startup that’s created a solar-powered watch and phone charger is hoping to soon get its product on the wrists of 1,000 people with its first production round.
George Demopoulos
George Demopoulos is a BusinessDen reporter who covers entrepreneurship and fitness/outdoor recreation. He is a graduate of the University of Denver. Email him at [email protected].
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Indian spot shakes up brand, menu
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Pot shop flourishes, plants 3 new stores
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Ski maker hunts for Denver space, adds new line
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