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15th Minnesota Entrepreneur Kick-off!

Your Launchpad for GROWTH in 2026!

 

The day will provide experience-based, actionable guidance to Founders across sectors, from SaaS to AG to Manufacturing to Healthcare, Food, and Retail.

Starting and Scaling a business is tough—but you don’t have to go it alone. Learn from:

Founders who’ve been there,

Funders who can help,

Mentors with experience, and Service Providers who care.

They join the Minnesota Entrepreneur Network Kick-off Cohosts for the express purpose of supporting the successful start and growth of your business into a sound and thriving enterprise.

Follow the MNEN – Minnesota Entrepreneur Network on LinkedIn for Kick-off Program and network updates: www.linkedin.com/company/minnesota-entrepreneur-network/

The 2026 Kick-off adds a targeted focus on providing guidance for Launching GROWTH and reaching Scale for both SaaS and operating SMB companies.

 

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL!

The Kick-off is a multi-track, interactive event with multiple networking opportunities.

Receive guidance around your questions, including how to achieve and handle strategic and fast-paced growth, financing, invention, AI, tech advancements, investors, capitalization, company acquisition, As Well As guidance for the trepidation that one experiences when making decisions to change directions by testing/pursuing a long-held desire or because of unexpected life changes. The Kick-off brings attendees unparalleled opportunities for helpful conversations.

You will make connections with the 2026 Lifter Award recipients and nationally recognized Keynote Presenters: Ross Bernstein & Matthew Versaggi!

Late Rate Registration – Begins – February 25th!  REGISTER EARLY!!

Have others you want to be there? Please share the opportunity – The Eventbrite registration link is: https://15th-MNEntrepreneurKick-off.eventbrite.com

Refreshments, noon meal, and a closing reception are included in the registration price.

The 15th MN Entrepreneur Kick-Off is not to be missed – we can’t wait to see you there!

 

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The MN Entrepreneur Kick-off Cohosts sincerely appreciate our SPONSORS over the years, and we look forward to your opportunity to again meet them during the Kick-off!

We warmly invite those interested in sponsoring the 2026 Kick-off to contact us at 218-205-9519.

Where

Schulze Hall, located on the downtown Minneapolis Campus of the University of Saint Thomas, was designed to facilitate teaching, learning, innovation and gathering. Its Atrium is a bright and spacious gathering space!

The Schulze Auditorium is located in Schulze Hall. The auditorium is welcomingly and intimate while accommodating large conferences. The two-level auditorium features state-of-the-art technology and acoustics.

1000 LaSalle Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Hourly visitor parking is available in the parking ramp at 11th Street and Harmon Place, connected to Schulze Hall via skyway.

Click here for discounts on nearby hotels!

Hosted by MN Entrepreneur Network (MNEN)

The Minnesota Entrepreneur Network (MNEN) is an informal, statewide, collaboration of entrepreneur support organizations committed to growing the Minnesota Entrepreneur Ecosystem.  They come together annually to Co-Host the Minnesota Entrepreneur Kick-off, and they invite you to join them at the Kick-off.

Thank you to our sponsors

Thank you to our Promotion Partners:

Technology Commercialization – U of M
Traction Capital
Minnesota Business Mentors

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