Building a great Co-Founder team is one of the most difficult yet important steps in founding a startup. While many founders may start alone, there are multiple benefits of having a Co-Founder, and taking the time to establish a quality team can mean the difference between failure and success. Join us for this fun and […]

Unlock Your IPO Potential! Are you ready to take your company to the next level? Join other CEOs, CFOs, General Counsels, and their teams for this exclusive IPO Bootcamp, where you’ll gain insider knowledge on mastering the Initial Public Offering (IPO) process. With the market volatility of early 2024 slowing IPO activity, now is the […]

The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is thrilled to bring you this series with a comprehensive overview of the The Venture Equity Summit will convene leaders from across the U.S. to share new models and insights in support of underrepresented entrepreneurs and venture capital fund managers, and debut the Venture Equity Project’s 2024 research report Revitalizing Innovation: Models […]

Government contracting can be complex and subject matter experts with Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota APEX Accelerators in collaboration with the Small Business Administration are here to provide technical assistance and walk you through the process. Learn how to find local, state, and federal opportunities to grow your business, while navigating the process of […]

Are hidden scars holding your business back? Our early experiences often shape our beliefs about money in adulthood and can create deep-rooted financial trauma that sabotages our success as entrepreneurs. What if you could heal those hidden wounds and unlock your true financial potential? The Nasdaq Center is thrilled to be joined by Kalpashree Gupta, […]

Sourcing Capital for Your Business Identifying and accessing sources of debt and equity capital for small businesses and entrepreneurs is a never ending challenge. Join us for an overview of this resource guide to sources and types of capital for small businesses in the Twin Cities to St. Cloud, Duluth and the Western Wisconsin border from […]

Starting and scaling a product-based business can feel overwhelming, especially when working with limited capital. For founders, navigating everything from customer profiling to pricing strategies requires focus, creativity, and a willingness to learn from both successes and setbacks. Thankfully, with the right tools and insights, growing your business on a budget is entirely possible. The […]

Managing finances as an entrepreneur is about creating a system that supports your business goals while fostering personal financial stability. For women entrepreneurs, achieving financial wellness often requires balancing the demands of bootstrapping, managing credit, and paying yourself—all while making strategic decisions about where to allocate limited resources. The Nasdaq Center is thrilled to be […]

Are you ready to test the waters of state contracting? Have you considered diversifying your customer base to include the government as a customer? The Department of Administration’s APEX Accelerator and Office of Equity in Procurement (OEP) will be offering this session so you can learn about registering as a vendor, understanding the SWIFT system, possible certifications, […]

Join us for an insightful Venture Equity Project Virtual Event on KPI-Driven Innovation this January 16, 2024! Entrepreneurial ecosystem leaders will share frameworks and metrics for achieving inclusion goals. Dr. Banu Ozkazanc-Pan (Barrett Hazeltine Professor, Brown University & Director, Venture Capital Inclusion Lab) will moderate a discussion with Thom Ruhe (President & CEO, NC IDEA […]

For early-stage founders, building the right connections can be the key to unlocking both funding opportunities and market success. At the same time, entrepreneurs may struggle to identify and activate impactful relationships with potential funders, channel partners, and key influencers who can help them scale. How do you find and leverage the connections that will […]