Kalen Acquisto

Director at Denver Angels, Strategic leader committed to inclusive economic development, Professional Photographer

Kalen Acquisto is an entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, community builder, and human-focused professional based in Denver. With a background in business, philanthropy, and the non-profit sector, Kalen has extensive experience in supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs in starting and scaling their businesses.

Kalen is an expert in event management, organization, team management, creative development, conflict resolution, professional photography, and is conversational in Spanish. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in International Affairs, Political Anthropology, and Spanish from Colorado College, as well as an MBA from the University of Colorado Denver.

Throughout his career, Kalen Acquisto has held various roles including Principal at Denver Angels, Director and Investor at Denver Angels, Founder + CEO at Kalen Jesse Photography Co., Entrepreneurship + Innovation Senior Manager at The Commons on Champa, Director of Programming and Recruitment at Sportswomen Of Colorado Inc, and Project Manager at Garage Project.

Kalen's passion lies in empowering individuals to create positive impact with their unique abilities. He is a globally-minded professional with a strong focus on supporting entrepreneurship and fostering inclusive business environments.