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Bonnie Watson

Investor

Managing Director, Telluride Venture Accelerator at Telluride Venture

Denver, Colorado, United States

Writes $100K – $250K checks

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About

Bonnie Watson, a fourth-generation Colorado entrepreneur with deep banking and credit expertise, bridges community philanthropy and venture investment—operating equity and loan platforms and Spanish-language programs for rural immigrant entrepreneurs.

Invests in

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerEdTechEnergyHealthtech

Experience

  1. Scarlett HoldingsVice President, Business Enterprisescurrent2026 — presentDenver, Colorado, United States
  2. Energize ColoradoChief Executive Officer2023 — 2025Denver Metropolitan Area
  3. Alt Space CoworkingCo-Founder2020 — 2024Telluride, Colorado, United States
  4. Telluride Venture AcceleratorManaging Director2018 — 2023Telluride, Colorado, United States
  5. Colorado Mesa UniversityBusiness Lecturer2017 — 2019Grand Junction, Colorado Area
  6. Bank of ColoradoCommercial and Consumer Loan Officer | Financial Credit Analyst2015 — 2018200 Grand Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
  7. Bank of ColoradoManagement Associate2015 — 2016200 Grand Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
  8. Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL)Colorado State President | Vice President | Secretary2011 — 2015Colorado
  9. Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL)President | Vice President - Colorado Mesa University Chapter2012 — 2014Grand Junction, Colorado, United States
  10. Colorado Mesa UniversityPara-Professional Employee2010 — 2014Grand Junction, Colorado
  11. Colorado Mesa UniversityDirector of Finance - Associated Student Government2013 — 2014Grand Junction, CO

Skills & more

Board DevelopmentBudget ManagementCompliance ManagementStrategic & Operational LeadershipCredit Risk ManagementLending OperationsRegulatory & CDFI ComplianceCapital DeploymentPublic–Private PartnershipsProcess & Systems ScalingStrategy1Strategic Planning1
+12 moreBankingMortgage LendingCommercial BankingPortfolio ManagementCredit UnderwritingBank ComplianceRisk ManagementFinancial ModelingCoworkingPeople ManagementLeadershipTeamwork

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bonnie Watson?
Bonnie Watson, a fourth-generation Colorado entrepreneur with deep banking and credit expertise, bridges community philanthropy and venture investment—operating equity and loan platforms and Spanish-language programs for rural immigrant entrepreneurs.
Where does Bonnie Watson work?
Bonnie Watson is Managing Director, Telluride Venture Accelerator at Telluride Venture.
What does Bonnie Watson invest in?
Bonnie Watson invests in Consumer, Direct to Consumer, EdTech, Energy, Healthtech.
What check size does Bonnie Watson write?
Bonnie Watson typically writes checks of $100K – $250K.
Where did Bonnie Watson go to school?
Bonnie Watson studied at Colorado Mesa University (Bachelor’s Degree, Finance and Management); Colorado State University Global (Master’s Degree, Finance).

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