vp, strategic initiatives at @greatermsp
Minneapolis-Saint Paul
Joined June 2009
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NEW: @CommerceGov just designated Minnesota as one of the 31 inaugural Tech Hubs across the country. That means our state has proven our expertise in medical technology and we’ve demonstrated the potential for rapid growth.
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The MSP Startup Guide launches today! The investors, programs, and resources that serve startup founders in Minneapolis-Saint Paul are all together on one website where you can quickly find the best fit for your needs.
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Do you have #interns in the Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul region? If so, there are thousands of other interns to connect with and dozens of places to explore during DISCOVER MSP Intern Week! Catch a series of events curated specifically for 2023 interns.
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DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek, Small Business Development Executive Director @NeelaMollgaard and Matt Lewis with @GreaterMSP met yesterday at DEED HQ and connected on the importance of strategic regional economic development partnerships.
ALT Three people smile outside the doors of DEED's headquarters in downtown St. Paul.
At #sxsw? First, spring forward⌚️, then stop by @midwest_house at 3pm today (Sunday) to hear from a funding & founding trio from @GreaterMSP
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@alaskacasey of @spmcfoundation
@DaniellejSteer of @tundravc
Phil Terrill of @solesafeco22 👟
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Minnesotans have an opportunity to #BankBlack thanks to @FIconnected becoming MN’s first Minority Deposit Institution. Join the MBCRE Deposit Challenge and help reach the goal of at least $1 million in deposits by Juneteenth 2023
mbcredepositchallenge.com/ #MBCREDEPOSITCHALLENGE
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No state is perfect.
Make fun of Minnesota’s cold weather all you want…
But we’ve got fresh water, no risk of hurricanes or earthquakes, more Fortune 500 cos per capita than any other state, all books are legal, women have rights AND we have an $18 billion budget surplus.
The Business Journal reveals its fourth, and final, round of #mspbj40under40 honorees for 2023. bizjournals.com/twincities/n…
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#Angelinvestors in MN - A new effort out of @forgenorthmn - The Angel Basecamp enables tomorrow’s angels to start their journeys by learning from experienced local investors and angel groups. forgenorth.com/angel-basecam…
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.@US_EDA's “Build to Scale” program aims to increase inclusive access to entrepreneurial support & startup capital. Congratulations to @forgenorthmn/@GreaterMSP for receiving a grant to expand angel investing opportunities to BIPOC-owned startups in MN! bit.ly/3eMKM1R
I better head back to the gym 🐺 🏀
NEWS: The @Timberwolves today announced the team has waived Matt Lewis, Emmanuel Mudiay and Phillip Wheeler.
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Interested in learning about how the economic turmoil is impacting early stage VC funding for startups?
Tomorrow you can join me & Matt Risley from @QEDInvestors as we discus the topic, & answer your questions.
Thanks @forgenorthmn for organizing!crowdcast.io/e/1eff8jzj/regi… – at Brooklyn Park, MN
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Don't forget - the next Demystifying VC session is THIS Friday! Register today!
crowdcast.io/e/1eff8jzj/regi…
Join other founders on October 7 for Demystifying Venture Capital: Market Volatility and Startup Investing. Rob Weber, Managing Partner at @greatnorthvc and Matt Risley, Partner at @qedinvestors, will be your hosts for this conversation.
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The @techtowndetroit Catalyst Angel Program provides emerging Black, Latinx and Women investors across the Great Lakes with free access to angel investing education and network-building
MN angels can join a new cohort led by @GrooveCap @forgenorthmn
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So delighted @TechCrunch has chosen to spotlight Minnesota and can't wait to team up w/ @jmkaufenberg to help showcase the VC landscape here! Register for this free event 9/7: 👇
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Veteran financial executive and community leader Morris Goodwin has been named the first Forge North Managing Director. He'll lead a growing coalition of partners working together to ignite startup growth and innovation across the @GreaterMSP region.
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Join us on June 28 for Demystifying Venture Capital: Investor Decision-Making. Mickayla Rosard of @GrooveCap and Sara Russick of @GopherAngels will discuss what goes through an investor's head as they listen to your pitch & decide how to invest. hubs.li/Q01fdqJJ0
Great to be back in person at Allianz Field with @gener8tor @Securian @AllianzLife & so many entrepreneurs from across the country #OnRampInsure
Check out the latest panel of the 2022 OnRamp Insurance Conference given by Allianz and Securian executives.
Heather Kelly @AllianzLife, Bill Gould @Securian and Matt Lewis @GreaterMSP #OnRampInsure
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We’re pleased to announce the 2022 cohort of our “Bold Growth” entrepreneurship program. @StepOneFoods, @LocalCrate, @bizzycoffee and @HidrateSpark will receive support and the opportunity to become the next great MN food and ag business success story!
mbold.org/news-and-posts/bol…
