About us
Got a powerful idea and the drive to see it through? Ready to take the leap into starting, running, or growing your own business?
The path to significant success and making a real impact is closer than ever. Here in the Minnesota startup ecosystem, our community is a welcoming space for everyone – from budding entrepreneurs and tech innovators to experienced investors and supportive educators. We're united by our commitment to equip founders with the knowledge, guidance, tools, and networks they need to thrive.
Join us as we cultivate a strong, vibrant, and interconnected entrepreneurial community built on meaningful business and social connections!
Upcoming events
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FREE WEBINAR! Mastering the Fundamentals of Sales
Location not specified yetTo get the Zoom link for this webinar, you must pre-register using this link: https://live.vcita.com/site/tvs7rfn7evag5g1k/online-scheduling?event=ecoux4m8ypltdm11
Does the thought of selling feel daunting? It doesn't have to!
In this empowering 75-minute session, we'll reveal a straightforward process to help you approach sales with clarity and confidence.
Imagine a sales process that feels natural, not forced. In just 75 minutes, we'll demystify selling and introduce you to a simple process that takes the pressure off.
Discover how to:
- Reframe your understanding of selling and embrace its power.
- Build genuine connections with clients/customers from the first interaction.
- Create proposals that clearly showcase your unique value.
- Translate features into compelling benefits that resonate.
- Confidently guide clients/customers to a "yes."
Unlock a simpler way to sell. Reserve your spot now!
Join MBMentors for this informative and free webinar.
Have questions? Contact us at info@mbmentors.orgMBMentors is an all-volunteer non-profit helping start-ups and small businesses throughout Minnesota for FREE! www.mbmentors.org
2 attendees
FREE WEBINAR: How to Create a Lean Business Plan for Success
Location not specified yetTo get the Zoom link for this webinar, you must pre-register using this link: https://live.vcita.com/site/tvs7rfn7evag5g1k/online-scheduling?event=5vr814hscabv6163
A lean business plan provides a streamlined solution for defining and communicating your business vision. It’s a business planning tool specifically designed for start-ups and entrepreneurs and focuses on problems, solutions, key metrics, and competitive advantages. It’s easy to follow and understand.
Advantages of a Lean Plan:
- Supports a quick launch.
- Avoids writing a lengthy document that no one reads.
- Avoids the analysis-paralysis that often comes with long business plan development.
A lean plan does what every business owner and aspiring startup needs to manage strategy, tactics, execution, and essential business numbers. It guides you and your company toward achieving goals, tracking and managing progress, and accountability.
Join us to learn how to create a lean plan with practical examples. You’ll receive a FREE Lean Plan template to get started and the e-book Lean Planning to help guide you after the webinar.
Get your business on the fast track to success. Register today!
Have questions? Contact us at info@mbmentors.org
MBMentors is an all-volunteer non-profit helping start-ups and small businesses throughout Minnesota for FREE! www.mbmentors.org
2 attendees
15th MN Entrepreneur Kick-off: Your Launchpad for GROWTH in 2026
University of St Thomas - Schultz School of Entrepreneurship, 1000 La Salle St, Rm 322, Minneapolis, MN, USThe 15th MN Entrepreneur Kick-off: Your Launchpad for GROWTH in 2026
Take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level - join us for a day with game-changing connections, insights, and expert advice!Location: Schulze Hall. Downtown Minneapolis Campus of the University of Saint Thomas
Date/TIme: Tuesday, Mar 24 from 8 am to 5:45 pm CDTYou must register for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-15th-mn-entrepreneur-kick-off-your-launchpad-for-growth-in-2026-tickets-1976354609840?aff=oddtdtcreator
UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL!!
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.
The 2026 Kick-off brings targeted GROWTH & SCALING guidance to SaaS companies and SMB companies from AG to Healthcare to Manufacturing and Retail.
It is a multi-track, interactive event with multiple networking opportunities. See the full Agenda on the Kick-off website at: www.mnentrepreneurs.org.
Receive guidance around your questions, including how to achieve and handle strategic and fast-paced growth, financing, invention, AI, tech advancements, investors, capitalization, company acquisitions, 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, AND the opportunity to connect with the 2026 Lifter Award Recipients and meet the nationally recognized Keynote Presenters: Ross Bernsein and Matthew Versaggi, PhD!
1 attendee
15th MN Entrepreneur Kick-off: Your Launchpad for GROWTH in 2026
University of St Thomas - Schultz School of Entrepreneurship, 1000 La Salle St, Rm 322, Minneapolis, MN, USThe 15th MN Entrepreneur Kick-off: Your Launchpad for GROWTH in 2026
Take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level - join us for a day with game-changing connections, insights, and expert advice!
Location: Schulze Hall. Downtown Minneapolis Campus of the University of Saint Thomas
Date/TIme: Tuesday, Mar 24 from 8 am to 5:45 pm CDTYou must register for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-15th-mn-entrepreneur-kick-off-your-launchpad-for-growth-in-2026-tickets-1976354609840?aff=oddtdtcreator
UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL!!
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.
The 2026 Kick-off brings targeted GROWTH & SCALING guidance to SaaS companies and SMB companies from AG to Healthcare to Manufacturing and Retail.
It is a multi-track, interactive event with multiple networking opportunities. See the full Agenda on the Kick-off website at: www.mnentrepreneurs.org.
Receive guidance around your questions, including how to achieve and handle strategic and fast-paced growth, financing, invention, AI, tech advancements, investors, capitalization, company acquisitions, 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, AND the opportunity to connect with the 2026 Lifter Award Recipients and meet the nationally recognized Keynote Presenters: Ross Bernsein and Matthew Versaggi, PhD!
3 attendees
Past events
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