David Bladow

Honestly, let me school you on David Bladow – this guy’s a straight-up startup machine. He’s been crushing it since way back in YC S13, so he’s got that veteran vibe but still stays super hungry.

Started out with a solid business background, went to Boulder’s Leeds School at the University of Colorado, studying marketing and entrepreneurship. Basically, he’s always been about building shit that matters. Then, he jumped into the startup game full throttle, co-founding BloomThat, which was all about flower delivery. That thing blew up, like, the real deal, and was eventually acquired by FTD. No cap, that’s a huge win in the space.

But this guy’s not just about startups. He’s got real estate in his bones too, he’s the GP and President at Bladow Colorado Properties, and was managing and VP at Bladow Properties before. Real estate’s his steady side hustle, but his true passion? Building brands that make people feel good. That’s why he co-founded Ancient Ritual, where he’s now Co-CEO. It’s all about well-being, crushing stress, balancing work and life, pretty much the opposite of burnout. That’s the kind of founder who’s not just chasing the dollars but actually cares about making a difference.

What’s crazy is, his process says a lot about his motivation. He’s been through the hustle, from the flower biz to real estate to wellness tech, always jumping into new things, always looking for the future trend that can change lives. It’s like he sees startups as a way to fix shit that’s broken, whether that’s flowers, stress, or properties. And he’s not just in it for the grind; he genuinely wants to build something meaningful.

So yeah, David’s the guy who’s been around the block, knows how to scale, and isn’t afraid to pivot and chase what feels right. Whether it’s flowers, real estate, or mental health, he’s all about creating solutions that actually stick. That’s why he’s a legit player in the game. Respect.