TEDxMileHigh

What TEDxMileHigh does

TEDxMileHigh is a Denver, Colorado-based nonprofit organization (EIN 82-4823081) operating under license from the TEDx program, founded in 2011. It runs a content and live-event platform whose core products are semi-annual flagship conferences (TRANSCEND, RISE, RESET), a video library of 3,600+ talks with 150M+ cumulative global views, an Adventures program of immersive in-person and virtual experiences, and a Speaker Leadership Program. The organization distributes content primarily through its website (tedxmilehigh.com) and a YouTube channel, supported by email newsletter, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Revenue is generated through three streams: ticket sales for in-person conferences (83,000+ lifetime attendees), multi-tier corporate sponsorships (Premier, Official, Corporate tiers with named partners including Whole Foods Market, FEMA, HealthONE, Cognizant, Delta Dental, and Boettcher Foundation), and individual donations routed through programs like Insider and Community Champions plus Colorado Gives. The organization reports a Net Promoter Score of 80 (higher than Starbucks' 77) and 20% email engagement rates, indicating a highly engaged community that supports organic word-of-mouth growth.

Name

TEDxMileHigh

Legal name

TEDxMileHigh

Website

https://tedxmilehigh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TEDxMileHigh is a Denver-based nonprofit licensed by TED that hosts semi-annual conferences, distributes a library of 3,600+ talks online, and runs immersive Adventures programs, funded by ticket sales, corporate sponsorships, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: TEDxMileHigh is a nonprofit organization (EIN 82-4823081) that relies on public donations to support operations. Donors receive various levels of recognition and benefits, including Insider and Community Champions programs with exclusive access to events and experiences.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate partners sponsor events at various tiers including Premier Partner, Official Partner, and Corporate Partner levels. Sponsorship packages include marketing recognition, digital engagement, on-site activations, and hospitality opportunities. They also offer conference-specific sponsorships such as Presenting Sponsor, Associate Sponsor, and Supporting Sponsor.
3. Ticket Sales and Event Attendance: Revenue is generated through ticket sales for in-person conferences (TRANSCEND, RISE) and virtual events. With 83,000 individuals having attended their events and thousands at each major conference, ticket sales represent a significant revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

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Product overview

TEDxMileHigh is a nonprofit event organization that operates as a single-platform offering rather than a modular SaaS product. Its core portfolio centers on TEDxMileHigh Conferences (semi-annual flagship events), the TEDxMileHigh Talks video library (150M+ views), Adventures (immersive experiential programs), and TRANSCEND (annual in-person conferences). Supporting offerings include a Speaker Leadership Program, a blog with editorial content across multiple categories, and newsletter subscriptions. The organization functions as a content and event platform rather than a technology product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 150+ million total video views globally
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, supporting and official.

• Whole Foods MarketcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWhole Foods Market has been a long-standing community partner with TEDxMileHigh, viewing the partnership as an investment in the Colorado community that aligns with their core values of serving and supporting local communities. The partnership includes sponsorships of semi-annual talks showcasing strong, influential Colorado residents.
• The Denver FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Denver Foundation partners with TEDxMileHigh because they provide a creative link to new ideas and big thinkers, while connecting the Foundation to their dynamic, community-involved audience. They value TEDxMileHigh's efforts to expand reach and trace the impact of ideas shared at events.
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerFEMA partners with TEDxMileHigh to foster their organization's active role in inclusive civic engagement. The partnership includes in-person and virtual exhibit experiences at TEDxMileHigh events covering flood mitigation, disaster preparedness, and recovery topics. FEMA receives brand recognition through digital program, website, email campaigns, and virtual stage slides, reaching 7,000 event attendees each event.
• HealthONEmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthONE (largest healthcare system in Denver metro area) partners with TEDxMileHigh to increase brand awareness for their patient services, research, and community impact. TEDxMileHigh curated custom conversations featuring HealthONE doctors, built community awareness of their brand, and provided 7 million YouTube logo impressions plus thousands of additional digital impressions.
• CognizantsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCognizant is listed as a Corporate Partner sponsor of TEDxMileHigh, providing financial and marketing support for events.
• Delta DentalsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerDelta Dental is listed as a Supporting Partner sponsor of TEDxMileHigh, contributing to the organization's community events and programming.
• Boettcher FoundationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBoettcher Foundation is listed as a Supporting Partner sponsor of TEDxMileHigh, supporting the organization's mission to spread big ideas in Colorado.
• YellowDogsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerYellowDog is listed as a Supporting Partner sponsor of TEDxMileHigh, contributing to community engagement and event support.
• Morris Animal FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMorris Animal Foundation (Denver-based nonprofit funding research for animal health for 75 years) collaborates with TEDxMileHigh on blog content about pet health topics including hemangiosarcoma, cognitive decline, and dental care. Partnership includes co-created video content and educational articles reaching TEDxMileHigh's global audience.
• CPR (Colorado Public Radio)officialGTM or Marketing PartnerCPR is listed as an Official Partner of TEDxMileHigh, providing media partnership and promotional support for events.
• 9NewssupportingGTM or Marketing Partner9News is listed as a supporting partner/logo contributor, providing media coverage and promotional support for TEDxMileHigh events.
• Janus HendersonsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerJanus Henderson is listed as a supporting partner logo contributor to TEDxMileHigh.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Summit Series: Curated community and event platform for entrepreneurs and creatives. Comparable to TEDxMileHigh in event-driven programming, premium audience engagement, and corporate sponsorship monetization.
• Aspen Ideas Festival: A large-scale ideas-driven festival featuring speakers on global issues. Highly comparable to TEDxMileHigh in mission (spread big ideas), format (live talks + digital content), and sponsorship model, though operates nationally rather than regionally.
• The Moth: Nonprofit storytelling platform producing live events, a podcast, and digital content. Closely comparable to TEDxMileHigh in nonprofit status, live-event programming, sponsored content, and digital content distribution model.
• PopTech: Nonprofit conference and ideas platform featuring thought leaders on innovation and social impact. Directly comparable to TEDxMileHigh's mission, audience (innovators and activists), and curated-speaker event model.
• TEDxBoulder: Sibling TEDx event in Colorado serving Boulder/Denver. Directly comparable as a TEDx licensee running live talks, sponsorships, and digital content distribution in the same regional ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• 92nd Street Y (92Y): Long-standing NYC cultural and educational nonprofit hosting talks, classes, and events. Comparable to TEDxMileHigh as a nonprofit education/community venue with ticketed programming and content distribution.
• SXSW Conference: Large annual ideas/tech/culture conference. Comparable to TEDxMileHigh in event-driven thought-leadership programming, sponsor ecosystem, and content distribution, though vastly larger in scale.

Emerging players

• How to Academy: Events and digital platform producing talks from leading thinkers. Comparable to TEDxMileHigh in curated-speaker live events and online content monetization, but operates primarily in the UK.

Regional players

• IdeaFestival (Kentucky): Regional ideas festival featuring speakers across science, business, and the arts. Comparable to TEDxMileHigh as a regional TEDx-style festival model but operating in a different geography.

Others

• Long Now Foundation (Seminar About Long-Term Thinking): Nonprofit producing talks and content on long-term thinking. Comparable to TEDxMileHigh as a nonprofit ideas/community platform but focused on a more academic/long-horizon audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TEDxMileHigh
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSBqhUFsEBGdGCxLo6uKG1w
• Facebookfacebook.com/TEDxMileHigh
• Instagraminstagram.com/tedxmilehigh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tedxmilehigh

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Investors

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Investments

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