Building Colorado’s technology future through ecosystem leadership and responsible innovation: an interview with Brittany Morris Saunders, President and CEO, Colorado Technology Association

In this interview, Brittany Morris Saunders, President and CEO of the Colorado Technology Association (CTA), articulates a strategic vision for Colorado’s technology ecosystem grounded in alignment, inclusion, and responsible growth. Saunders describes CTA’s role as convening universities, startups, large employers, investors, and government agencies to identify shared priorities and address challenges beyond any single institution. Drawing on experience spanning corporate, public-policy, and nonprofit settings, she emphasizes coalition building and translating convening into measurable outcomes. Saunders outlines an interconnected talent pipeline, advocates for regional equity beyond the Denver – Boulder corridor, and identifies AI governance, technology infrastructure, and workforce development as the three most consequential policy arenas shaping Colorado’s future competitiveness. Throughout, she argues that serving as the voice and champion for technology companies of all sizes means helping create the conditions for an ecosystem that grows responsibly, remains competitive, and expands opportunity across Colorado.