At Lunar Startups, we know that the success of a business is related to the community and connectivity of the founders. We build community and connectivity through a curated, cohort experience. Check out these 5 reasons why we believe the cohort experience is the best practice for scaling high growth companies.
Read MoreWe’re excited to partner with HubSpot for Startups to offer their program designed specifically to help startups grow and scale better, and faster - at a startup-friendly cost! Read on to learn more about the program.
Read MoreIt’s event szn for startups in the Twin Cities. That’s right. Buckle in for an action-packed month where all of the regions best and brightest gather to celebrate, elevate, invest, and network. Here’s where you can find Cohort 1 & 2 founders and the Lunar Startups’ staff.
Read MoreThank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the Lunar Startups Cohort 1 UnDemo Day. We’re so grateful to our growing community for your love and support of both Lunar and the outstanding individuals we serve.
Read MoreThe Twin Cities has never seen an event quite like what’s happening at our first-ever Lunar Startups UnDemo Day event. Join us TONIGHT from 6-8 p.m. at the Palace Theater to hear the real stories behind what it’s like to be growing a high-potential startup as a Lunar founder. Our talented founders will be joined on stage by some stellar guests, including Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter.
Read MoreLast week, Minnesota Public Radio host Angela Davis spoke with Monicat Data founder Jasmine Russell — one of the Lunar Cohort 1 founders you’ll hear from at our upcoming UnDemo Day celebration — and with Lunar Startups Managing Director Danielle Steer about why failing to support women-owned and POC-owned businesses is leaving money on the table.
Read MoreWe’re so pleased to announce our inaugural Lunar Expert Network awardees! Lunar Startups is awarding the first Lunar Expert Awards to three incredible professionals who have added so much value to Lunar Startups during our first year of operations.
Read MoreDiversity has always been the best investment portfolio strategy. It’s common knowledge that “diversifying your portfolio” is a smart financial play. But that’s not what is happening in today’s startup investment landscape.
Read MoreWhen we kicked off the Lunar Startups program last year, we intentionally threw out the standard startup accelerator playbook and committed to creating a program that was truly tailored to the needs of our entrepreneurs. We committed to listening first and creating second. Here's what we learned…
Read MoreWe’re flipping the script on an outdated experience. Our entrepreneurs are looking for authentic connection, community support, and an opportunity to celebrate their achievements.
Read MoreLunar is dedicated to amplifying the great work of founders of all backgrounds in our community. Meet this month's group of awesome founders in our network and the Twin Cities. These founders come from a wide variety of industries from food to medical technology.
Read MoreThe social capital our program gives its participants access to is through the roof. Get to know some of the most recognized womxn in the Minnesota Tech scene.
Read MoreWomen’s History Month has come to an end, but its never to late to support female founders. Statistically, female founders make more revenue per dollar funded, but are still being given less money.
Read MoreLet’s play a game: name 6 White male founders — quickly. Okay, now name 6 Black female founders — quickly. How did you do?
Read MoreThe Lunar Startups team is growing. Meet the new professionals bringing unique perspectives and skills to the Lunar experience.
Read MoreLearn about the benefits and opportunities to participating in Cohort 2 of Lunar Startups.
Read MoreLunar Startups, an incubator that supports high-growth entrepreneurs in Minnesota, has announced its inaugural cohort of resident organizations. The new program, which was launched earlier this year by American Public Media and is housed at the Glen Nelson Center, will incubate and accelerate startups, with a focus on entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities. It is supported in part by a $1 million investment from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
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