Edition 9: January 2025 Minnesota Startup Events and News
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January Events (and a sneak peek into 2025 Events):
BETA State of Founders - Startup. Technology. Innovation. Three pillars that consistently show the best of what Minnesota entrepreneurship has to offer. BETA State of Founders will showcase these areas through discussions with the people directly involved in each: founders, champions of Minnesota innovation, and cutting-edge technologists. Join BETA and the Minnesota startup and tech community for a look back at how the ecosystem fared in 2024 and what the new year has in store.
When: January 16th, 4:45pm
Where: Luminary Arts Center, Minneapolis, MN
Who should attend: All are welcome!
Contributed by Shannon at Matchstick
Groove Pitch Series- Hear pitches from local startups from a variety of industries, showcasing a great cross-section of Minnesota's ecosystem. All of these startups are real investment opportunities. This event is open to accredited investors.
When: January 30th, 4-6pm
Where: Southern Theater
Who should attend: Early stage investors regardless if you are a solo angel, part of a network, or in a fund
Contributed by Mickayla at Groove Capital
gBETA/gALPHA St. Thomas Startup Showcase - Celebrate the incredible achievements of local startups that have completed the gBETA and gALPHA St. Thomas Accelerators over the past year. Hear from 5 innovative startups as they share their journeys, challenges, and successes after completing the gBETA accelerator. Meet and mingle with founders, entrepreneurs, and investors. Whether you’re seeking connections or new ventures to support, this is the place to be! Enjoy complimentary refreshments while engaging with the vibrant startup community.
When: February 4th, 6pm
Where: PAIKKA - 550 Vandalia St #165 St Paul, MN 55114
Who should attend: Anyone and everyone interested in learning more about startups!
Contributed by Megan at Gener8tor
2025 Summit Capital Readiness: Inside + Out - The ConnectUp! Summit is a 3-day culturally grounded, curated gathering of our entrepreneur community. Get the mechanics of getting capital ready and running your business. Engage in interactive problem-solving to build thriving, diverse, & sustainable investing.
Co-design an ecosystem that prioritizes equitable access to resources, capital & networks.When: April 10th, 1pm
Where: Wilder Foundation: 451 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, MN 55104
Who should attend: Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Ecosystem Partners
Contributed by Natalie at ConnectUp MN
ConnectUP! Mini Summit: Sparking Success with Cannabis - Have high hopes for your small cannabis businesses? This ConnectUP! Mini Summit is designed for entrepreneurs who want to elevate their businesses, learn from experts, and collaborate with like-minded professionals. Whether you’re looking to scale your operations, stay compliant, or forge new partnerships, this event is your gateway to the next level of success in the cannabis industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to ignite your business growth and network with industry leaders!
When: September 5th, 8:30am
Where: Red Lake Nation College Minneapolis Campus, 900 S 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Who should attend: Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Ecosystem Partners