Strangers Meeting Strangers (SMS)

This is Strangers Meeting Strangers: Town Hall — Calling All Entrepreneurs.

​A one-night community gathering for builders, dreamers, and doers across the Twin Cities.
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Not a panel. Not a lecture. A live experiment in allowing anyone to talk and all to listen— hosted in the round, where everyone sees everyone.

Whether you’re just starting, stuck, scaling, or seeking, you’ll find what you need in this room: insight, challenge, resonance, surprise.

🧠 What to Expect:

• 💬 Unconference-style group discussions — led by the audience, not a stage
• 🎤 Pitch competition — two $1,000 prizes for bold, needed ideas
• 🔥 A keynote from a trailblazing founder — raw, honest, unforgettable
• 🤝 Human connection — not just networking, but real-time community

💥 Want to Pitch?
To enter the pitch competition - purchase a “Pitch Entry” ticket and you’re in. No extra forms.

Two winners. $1,000 each. You might walk in with an idea and walk out with a check.

Hey Strangers,

Thanks so much for your patience! I'm excited to finally start host Strangers Meeting Strangers events again, and this time in collaboration with the Minneapolis Sailing Center.

​Picture this: You, four strangers, and a captain, sailing on Lake Bde Maka Ska with no pressure but to relax. No agenda, no pressure - just open waters and open conversations.

• ​Saturdays on July 26th, August 2nd and August 9th
• ​Time: 1-3pm (boat departs at 1:15pm)
• ​Location: Lake Bde Maka Ska (formerly Lake Calhoun)
• ​Three sailboats per week
• ​6 passengers per boat (including captain)
• Refreshments included
• ​Pay, what-you-can (RSVP required)

Hey Strangers,

Thanks so much for your patience! I'm excited to finally start host Strangers Meeting Strangers events again, and this time in collaboration with the Minneapolis Sailing Center.

​Picture this: You, four strangers, and a captain, sailing on Lake Bde Maka Ska with no pressure but to relax. No agenda, no pressure - just open waters and open conversations.

• ​Saturdays on July 26th, August 2nd and August 9th
• ​Time: 1-3pm (boat departs at 1:15pm)
• ​Location: Lake Bde Maka Ska (formerly Lake Calhoun)
• ​Three sailboats per week
• ​6 passengers per boat (including captain)
• Refreshments included
• ​Pay, what-you-can (RSVP required)

Hey Strangers,

Thanks so much for your patience! I'm excited to finally start host Strangers Meeting Strangers events again, and this time in collaboration with the Minneapolis Sailing Center.

​Picture this: You, four strangers, and a captain, sailing on Lake Bde Maka Ska with no pressure but to relax. No agenda, no pressure - just open waters and open conversations.

• ​Saturdays on July 26th, August 2nd and August 9th
• ​Time: 1-3pm (boat departs at 1:15pm)
• ​Location: Lake Bde Maka Ska (formerly Lake Calhoun)
• ​Three sailboats per week
• ​6 passengers per boat (including captain)
• Refreshments included
• ​Pay, what-you-can (RSVP required)