Phil Donaldson and Karen Joy Fritz lead the Creative Track for Founded in FoCo.
Phil has been involved with Founded in FoCo since 2020, contributing to the development of the Nonprofit and Builder Tracks. Now focused on the Creative Track, he brings his expertise from Fort Collins’ vibrant music scene, where he performs with the FoCo Motown Revue.
Karen, a Fort Collins-based entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience, transitioned from the corporate world to focus on supporting small businesses and artists. She is passionate about the creative arts and their potential to drive community and economic growth, leveraging her insights through her work on the Freelancer and Creative Tracks.
In this episode of the Founded in FoCo podcast, host Nick Armstrong explores the intersection of creativity, entrepreneurship, and community building with Phil and Karen. They discuss the upcoming Creative Track, designed to empower and sustain artists and small businesses in Northern Colorado. Founded in FoCo, scheduled for March 2025, brings together diverse disciplines, from music and fine arts to entrepreneurship, fostering resilience and growth in the region.
Phil highlights the importance of building strategic relationships, while Karen emphasizes how thriving arts enhance quality of life for all of us. Together, they share their vision for the Creative Track as a cornerstone for integrating arts and business within Northern Colorado’s economic framework.
The Founded in FoCo Podcast is hosted by Nick Armstrong, Lead Organizer of Founded in FoCo and Geek-in-Chief of WTF Marketing (https://wtfmarketing.com). Discover more interviews with founders around Fort Collins at https://foundedinfoco.com.
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