Minneapolis St. Paul has a growing list of resources, opportunities, and programs dedicated to supporting a more thriving business and startup community. In the words of #ForgeNorth, making our region the problem solving capital of the new economy. Here is a sample of those resources.
Read MoreIf you’re an entrepreneur in the Twin Cities, there’s no shortage of events, panels, showcases, and workshops that you can attend. Similarly, both St. Paul and Minneapolis municipalities and organizations are building initiatives, steering committees, and coalitions dedicated to strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem. We are rich in talent and experts who are generous in sharing best practices, their success stories, and advice for building a business.
The problem is that if you’re queer, a woman, and or person of color, it’s few and far between that the panelists, experts, or committee members featured look like you.
At Lunar Startups, we think it’s a social capital problem. And we have a call to action.
On Friday, June 1, Lunar Startups celebrated the close of its Cohort 1 application. We are thrilled to share that 45 startups applied to participate in this exciting experiment to support underestimated entrepreneurs.
Read MoreAs we develop the programming and design of Lunar Startups, we are so grateful to have a huge group of professionals asking us, how can I help?
Our answer, be a steward. Here are 5 ways you can support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in your community.
Doubling down on the role of social capital and visibility in closing opportunity gaps for entrepreneurs, Lunar Startups is a new program powered by the Knight Foundation at the Glen Nelson Center in American Public Media.
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