Griffen O’Shaughnessy: Colorado 500 - Recruitment & Staffing

Founder, Canopy Advisory Group

ColoradoBiz Staff //April 21, 2026//

Founder, Canopy Advisory Group

ColoradoBiz Staff //April 21, 2026//

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Griffen O’Shaughnessy is an entrepreneur and connector who founded Canopy Advisory Group in 2009 to give companies access to elite fractional experts on a project basis. Inspired by her own experience balancing a corporate career and new motherhood, she reimagined what meaningful work could look like for professionals and businesses alike. A former M&A attorney with Holland & Knight, Griffen led major deals including Rio Tinto’s $764 million transaction. Today, Canopy boasts more than 215 vetted experts, a 99% client retention rate and partnerships with organizations including Coca-Cola and the Denver Art Museum. Griffen serves on the board of Girls Inc. and the Kent Denver Campaign Advisory Council.

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