Welcome to our feature highlighting the numerous Colorado tech companies that make cool stuff. These little snippets are intended for readers to explore the technology being made right here. One company at a time, of course.
Couragion
STEM toys are great fun, but how does one go from playing with toy robots to building them? The Couragion app helps kids figure out what sort of STEM jobs are out there, including dragon making (video game developer).
Science-minded toys and computer-coding extracurriculars fill the lives of children today, thanks to we pushy parents. But will a toy robot turn a kid into the next Steve Jobs? Probably not. But learning about real people who work in science and computer jobs just might. How to find those people? The , which guides children into discovering more about jobs like making dragons for a living (video game developer) or (climate dynamics scientist). The app, available on , includes quests and quizzes that may unearth a previously unknown career possibility. There are also salary guides and growth potential to tell users about the future of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) jobs. Couragion targets schools so if you’re one of those pushy parents, tell your kid’s teacher — and get a .
Headquarters: Home-based in Denver’s Capitol Hill neigborhood
Founded:2014
Founders: Melissa Risteff, CEO; Laura Farrelly, COO; Mike Castillo, CTO
Employees: 4
Recent news: from the National Science Foundation (NSF), which kicked in on New Year’s Day.
Contact: 720.460.1744 or
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