We are proud to announce that our very own Kenn Kelly has been named a 2025 Colorado Titan 100 honoree in the 2025 Titan 100 awards.
Such accolades are reserved for the very best CEOs and C-Level Executives and this recognition positions Kenn amongst a select group of leaders who represent the very best of Colorado's leadership landscape, individuals who are not only successful in business but in shaping the future of industry, team and community.
The Titan 100 is an honorary list that recognizes vision, resilience and influence. It represents a select group of select group of leaders that collectively generate $35 billion of revenue and employ more than 59,000 people across Colorado. The competition is extremely fierce with hundred of leaders nominated for their exceptional, positive impact.
Kenn's selection is a testament to his leadership of Never Settle and the positive impact he has on his team and the wider community. Building far more than an agency that helps build bigger stories, but also greatly improving the lives of those Never Settle employs and beyond.
What is the Titan 100?
The Titan 100 is a national program designed to spotlight the most accomplished business leaders in regional economies across the United States. Each year, Titan CEO, the organization behind the awards, identifies and recognizes 100 executives per region who exemplify leadership, innovation, and influence.
In Colorado, the Titan 100 has quickly become one of the state’s most respected honors for executives. Its purpose is to celebrate individuals who are not only building successful companies but also shaping industries, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities for others.
Being named a Titan is no small feat. The process begins with nominations, followed by a rigorous review of each leader’s professional achievements, leadership style, and community contributions. Judges look for qualities such as:
Vision: The ability to chart a clear and compelling path forward for an organization.
- Influence: Demonstrated impact on employees, industries, and communities.
- Passion: Commitment to purpose-driven leadership and meaningful outcomes.
- Innovation: Pioneering approaches that challenge the status quo and create new value.
From hundreds of applicants, only 100 executives are selected each year. This exclusivity is part of what makes the Titan 100 so prestigious.
Why the Titan 100 matters
Awards in business are plentiful, but the Titan 100 stands out because of its focus on leadership impact. It’s not a recognition of financial metrics alone, though those certainly matter. Instead, it shines a spotlight on leaders who balance growth with vision, performance with purpose, and ambition with integrity.
For honorees, the Titan 100 represents a validation of years of hard work and perseverance. It affirms their ability to lead organizations through uncertainty, competition, and change while still inspiring their teams and stakeholders.
Colorado has become one of the nation’s most dynamic business ecosystems, home to growing startups, innovative enterprises, and resilient legacy companies. The Titan 100 helps spotlight the leaders behind that success, individuals whose decisions and strategies ripple outward into job creation, economic growth, and industry innovation.
Ultimately, the Titan 100 matters because it highlights the kind of leadership the world needs today: resilient, innovative, and deeply human. It’s not about titles; it’s about the influence leaders have on people’s lives.
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