Kyle Harmande was born in Atlanta, Georgia and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He currently attends the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. [[File:Kyle Harmande.png|thumb]]He is seeking to finish his post-secondary education with a Bachelors of Innovation in Business Globalization. Kyle is dedicated to fostering economic development in the United States through entrepreneurship and innovation. Among his achievements, Kyle is a board member for Peak Startup, Program Director for Startup Summer in Colorado Springs, and the co-founder of three companies local to Colorado Springs. Kyle uses his connections with the community to create a bridge for young professionals to connect with and learn from the local entrepreneurial community.