Brad Bernthal

Brad Bernthal is an Executive Director of the Silicon Flatirons Center and an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Colorado Law School. He has a distinguished background in entrepreneurship, legal education, and technology policy.1

Professional Highlights::

• Currently serves as Executive Director of Silicon Flatirons Center (since June 2023)
• Associate Professor at University of Colorado Law School (since June 2012)
• Founding Director of Silicon Flatirons Entrepreneurship Initiative (started in 2007)
• Long-time mentor with the Boulder Techstars program

Academic Background::

• Bachelor's in Philosophy (with Honors) from University of Kansas (1992-1995)
• Juris Doctorate (JD) from University of Colorado (1998-2001)

Professional Expertise:: His research interests focus on the intersection of innovation and highly regulated industries, entrepreneurial finance, and telecommunications policy. Bernthal has extensive experience in legal practice, having worked as an associate attorney at firms like Hogan and Hartson, and Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison.1

Community Involvement::

• Trustee for the Boulder Community Hospital Foundation
• Leads the Entrepreneurship Initiative connecting CU campus to the Front Range startup community
• Teaches courses in venture capital and negotiations