While it goes against the media, one of the best times to launch a startup is truly in down times.  Many top-notch employees are being laid off and can be obtained at well under market rates, materials are cheaper, office rents tank, everything all around becomes a better bargain.  Tom Siebel of Siebel Systems launched his company in 1993, when the economy was on a downswing, and he’s now one of the most weathly Americans.  It’s a scary time, but the most brazen entrepreneurs see opportunity – thus while the competition is shriveling up, the smart ones are making a run for it.  So while you’re worried about your job, you could be planning your next big break.  Boulder has all the resources right here; quit thinking about it and start executing!  The time is now!