Edition 7: November 2024 Minnesota Startup Events and News
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NOVEMBER EVENTS
Startup Discovery Month- New in November 2024, the Carlson Business Career Center and the Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship are teaming together to bring education about, networking with, and opportunities in small business. Learn more about our series of events by visiting our website and clicking into each event.
When: November 1st, 8am
Where: Carlson School of Management
Who should attend: All are welcome! (Some events are student oriented).
Contributed by Ally at University of MN
Start.up Connect- Start.up Connect - St. Cloud is a bi-weekly event held at ILT Studios on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM. 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)! (Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month)
When: November 6th & November 20th, 8am
Where: Ilt Studios, St Cloud
Who should attend: Everyone is welcome!
Contributed by Ellie at Traction Capital
TCSW Community Jam - Join us for our inaugural community jam session with Twin Cities Startup Week! We're brainstorming fresh ideas to elevate Minnesota's premier innovation festival. Bring your creativity and help shape the future of our startup ecosystem.
When: November 6th, 6pm
Where: Buch Fermentary & Taproom, 1121 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, MN
Who should attend: Whether you're a startup founder, an innovation enthusiast, or simply curious about Minnesota's entrepreneurial scene, we invite you to bring your ideas and energy to this exciting collaboration.
Contributed by Shannon at Matchstick Ventures
Hill Capital Summit (formerly Empire Builders) - The Summit is an exclusive, highly interactive event focused on making meaningful connections between entrepreneurs and Hill Capital Ambassadors.
When: November 7th, 8:30am
Where: CHS Field
Who should attend: Entrepreneurs!
Contributed by Ellie at Traction Capital
WE* Talks x Women in CPG - Join us on November 13th as Dana shares her journey, and insights into the world of entrepreneurship from her unique perspective as an indigenous female founder. Calling all emerging founders, students, and CPG enthusiasts! Join Naturally Minnesota and WE* at our highly anticipated WE* TALKS x Women in CPG event!
When: November 13th, 4pm
Where: Minneapolis Cider Company
Who should attend: Entrepreneurs, Students, MBA, anybody who is interested!
Contributed by Ally at University of MN
Election Impact: Preparing for the Year Ahead - Join us for a timely discussion as we explore the potential HR impacts following the 2024 election and the transition to a new administration. This event will provide insights into how evolving policies and regulations may affect small and medium-size businesses, covering key areas such as compliance, employee benefits, and workplace trends. Whether you're navigating new employment laws or preparing for shifts in the workforce, our experts will offer practical advice on how to position your business for success in the year ahead.
When: November 14th, 1pm
Where: virtual
Who should attend: Anyone interested in HR
Contributed by Abby at Trinet
EmpowerHER - Join us for an evening of growth, connections, and community building with other local female founders. This is a casual gathering open to women entrepreneurs at any stage.
When: November 14th, 6:30pm
Where: TBD
Who should attend: Women entrepreneurs of all stages!
Contributed by Ellie at Traction Capital
Balancing Act: Mastering Salary and Equity Compensation Strategies - Join us for an insightful webinar on crafting competitive compensation packages that attract and retain top talent. In this session, we'll explore the intricate balance between salary and equity options, providing you with the knowledge to design compensation strategies that align with your company's goals and values.
When: November 19th, 12pm
Where: virtual
Who should attend: Anyone interested in compensation strategy!
Contributed by Abby at Trinet
NEWS & RESOURCES
Announcing the Retirement of Russ Straate, Director of the UMN Venture Center - Job posting for this role can be found in the article.
Contributed by Matt at JP Morgan
Gopher Angels invests in Objective Biotechnology and CoraVie - Objective Biotechnology is a U of M Office of Tech Commercialization spin off. Gopher Angels joins other local angel funding entities to support CoraVie
Contributed by David at Gopher Angels
The MSP Startup Guide has a new AI chatbot to help founders navigate the startup ecosystem - The MSP Startup Guide includes hundreds of organizations, resources, and events to support startups, but that's a lot of information to sift through. As of this October, you can click the circular icon at the bottom-right of any page on the MSP Startup Guide to have our EcoBot guide you to the resources that fit your startup's needs.