Edition 4: August 2024 Minnesota Startup Events and News
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AUGUST EVENTS
FastLane94 BarCamp 2024 - This is an informal un-conference that has been facilitated by the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation. We are excited to host this live in-person event where attendees can participate in sessions throughout the day or propose their own talk on a project, hobby or research interest. Help us fill Roundhouse Brewery with interesting ideas and skills.
When: August 1st, 2pm CT
Where: Roundhouse Brewery, 23836 Smiley Road, Nisswa, Minnesota 56468
Who should attend: Open to all. Share your passion, connect with others, and learn something new at FastLane94 BarCamp 2024.
Contributed by Ryan at Great North Ventures
MN Cup Division Showcases - Join us for our 2024 Semifinalist Showcases! We are hosting nine Division Events over four days from Monday, August 5th through Thursday, August 8th. Support your favorite MN Cup Division or attend all nine!
When: August 5th, 9am
Where: Online and In-Person
Who should attend: Founders, Funders, Fans of MN Cup, Community Members
Contributed by Ally at University of MN
Start-up Connect - This event's mission is to learn from, support, and inspire our MN startup community. This meetup is for entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, and community members to come together and explore the startup journey with founders and starters from central MN and beyond. Each event has two speakers- one from the St. Cloud Area, and one from Greater MN. All are welcome to attend (not just startups)!
When: August 7th & 21st - This event is hosted bi-weekly, on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.
Where: Ilt Studios, 113 5th Ave S Suite 200, St Cloud, MN 56301
Who should attend: Entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, and community members! All are welcome!
Contributed by Ellie at Traction Capital
EmpowerHER Raise Summit - Raise is a full-day retreat designed to raise female founders as they grow their businesses.
When: August 21st
Where: St. Cloud, MN
Who should attend: Female founders running high-growth startups are encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed by a panel of judges, and 20 finalists will be selected to attend. Please note, attendee ticket cost is $50. Please join us in gratitude to our sponsors for generously supporting the event and allowing us to keep ticket prices affordable.
Contributed by Ryan at Great North Ventures
NEWS & RESOURCES
Submissions are now open for Twin Cities Startup Week 2024! - This year, it's all about "Back to Basics" - creating an extraordinary playground for connection, collaboration, and lifting each other up.