Lance Cayko

Serial Entrepreneur

Lance Cayko is a multi-talented serial entrepreneur, architect, builder, lecturer, and podcaster He has a diverse background in architecture, construction, real estate development and is the co-founder and partner of F9 Productions Inc., a wildly successful design + build firm based in Longmont Colorado, specializing in single family residential, multi-family residential and small commercial projects.

Before earning a degree in Building Construction Technology from the North Dakota State College of Science, Lance worked in nearly every trade of construction. He then continued his education and earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design and a Master of Architecture from North Dakota State University, culminating with him graduating at the top of his class and earning the coveted McKenzie Thesis Award for the most outstanding thesis project.

After college, Lance worked in various architecture firms and roles in the construction industry before co-founding F9 Productions in 2009 with his business partner Alex Gore. Since then, the company has grown to become one of the premier design + build firms in the region, with a reputation for quality craftsmanship, innovative design, and exceptional customer service.

In addition to his work at F9, Lance raises a family of six with his wife Marilyn, is also an active member of his community, and a respected industry leader. He routinely lectures at the University of Boulder, is a philanthropist, a professional fisherman, and the founder and leader of Longmont Community Gardens, a non-profit that promotes urban sustainable gardening, education, and community involvement. Lance is also the co-host of Inside the Firm, a popular architectural business podcast that provides insights and advice on architecture, entrepreneurship, and small business ownership.