Startup Sioux Falls

We're proud to be a partner for the All My Relatives Festival at the Levitt on July 26-27! This incredible event celebrates Native American musicians, art, businesses and culture. 🎨🎶 We need YOUR help to make this festival a success! Sign up to volunteer as a greeter, assist at the info booth, or help with concessions. We especially need support on Saturday for the Hand Games Make-and-Take. General Volunteer Sign-Up:https://lnkd.in/g9-v2U_C Hand Games Volunteer Sign-Up: https://lnkd.in/gTHP2ZbZ This FREE festival is presented by Levitt & SDSU Wokini Initiative. Let's come together and celebrate our community! #StartupSiouxFalls #AllMyRelatives #Volunteer #CommunityEvent #NativeAmericanCulture #MitakuyeOwasin

Want a chance to hone in on your business pitch with the help of experts in the space? Our upcoming Pitchfest may be for you! Bobby George, co-founder of Baan Dek Montessori, Patrick McGowan, founder of Punchn, and Peter Burghart, founder of StringTree and IA Seed Ventures are the featured mentors. Why sign up for mentorship? Mentorship is a crucial relationship for personal and professional growth, particularly for entrepreneurs facing daily challenges alone. A mentor provides guidance, alternate perspectives, and support, emphasizing a reciprocal exchange rather than a one-sided transaction. Learn more and sign up: https://lnkd.in/gnpHdz9G #StartupSiouxFalls #StartInSiouxFalls #Mentorship #Pitch BusinessPitch

Startup Sunrise resumes on August 7th! We invite you to join us for this monthly gathering of founders and innovators for a morning of inspiration and connection! 📅 When: Wednesday, August 7, 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM 📍 Where: Startup Sioux Falls, 100 E 6th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 We look forward to hosting Software Founders with featured speakers David Zimmer, co-founder and co-owner of My Part Pros, and Gavin Van De Walle, founder and owner of FoodSafePal. Don't miss out! Learn more about Startup Sunrise: https://lnkd.in/g_hetBs8 #StartupSiouxFalls #StartupSunrise #Networking #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Community

Our next CO.STARTERS Bootcamp begins on August 17-20, but applications close on August 1st! This program is great for those with a business idea they want to explore in an intensive weekend. Bootcamp participants often leave with clarity and next steps on their business idea. If this is you, we encourage you to apply ASAP! ✨🚀 https://lnkd.in/ga-Byrwt #StartupSiouxFalls #StartInSiouxFalls #Bootcamp #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness #Business

PITCH YOUR BUSINESS IDEA TO 3 MENTORS 🚀 On August 22, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, we're hosting a Speed Mentorship Pitchfest for existing business owners. What to Expect: Personalized Mentorship: Each participant will be paired with three experienced mentors. Focused Sessions: Engage in nine-minute, one-on-one sessions designed to provide targeted and valuable feedback. Networking Opportunity: Enjoy a 30-minute social session at the end to connect with all participants and mentors. How to Participate: Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gnpHdz9G Don't miss this chance to gain insights, refine your pitch, and expand your network. We look forward to seeing you there! #StartupSiouxFalls #Mentorship #Pitchfest #SpeedMentorship #BusinessIdea #Entrepreneurship

Our President, Brienne Maner, recently moderated a panel at Downtown Rotary. The topic focus was "Our 1st Generation Business." Selene Zamorano-Ochoa of South Dakota Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Vania Gamboa of First Class Detail LLC and El Effecto, and Angie Iverson, SD CEO East Women's Business Center, were the participants in the panel. Their insights instigated an insightful discussion around starting a business in our community. Dakota News Now covered the event: https://lnkd.in/gkCGQZ7W #StartupSiouxFalls #FirstGenerationBusiness #Business #SmallBusiness #Entreprneurship

A huge shoutout and THANK YOU to Boyce Law Firm, LLP for renewing their sponsorship with us and becoming the official sponsor of our Entrepreneurship in Residence (EIR) program for the upcoming year! Boyce's continued support enables us to provide invaluable resources and expert guidance to our entrepreneurial community. 🌟👏 Learn more about this program: https://lnkd.in/gDjqF42J #Entrepreneurship #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #EntrepreneurInResidence

Exciting News! We have a new program available to Growco participants and Startup Sioux Falls members: The Entrepreneur In Residence (EIR) Program! 🚀✨ Entrepreneurs in Residence are local experts in specific fields such as accounting, law, banking and more. Our EIRs bring their expertise to our community, offering our members the incredible benefit of one-on-one consulting in their specialized area. Whether you need advice on marketing, finance, or scaling your business, our EIRs are here to help! 🔹 Monthly Group Consulting Calls: Our members get access to insightful group consulting sessions with our EIRs. 🔹 Growco Mastermind Consulting: Exclusive consulting for our Growco 12-month mastermind participants. Propel your business to new heights with expert guidance! More about this program: https://lnkd.in/gDjqF42J More about our upcoming Speed Mentorship event: https://lnkd.in/gnpHdz9G #StartupSiouxFalls #EIRProgram #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Mentorship #CommunityEngagement

We're happy to announce that Will Cromarty will be the facilitator of the upcoming Weekend Bootcamp (Aug 17-18) Will is a distinguished former CIA officer with extensive expertise in: -aerospace and satellite systems -specialization in space/counterspace weapons system counter proliferation -CEO and Founder of Kirkwall -Former President and CEO of Heath Company. His strategic expertise is demonstrated by his leadership of federal business growth plans from startup to initial public offering (IPO) phases of global aerospace enterprises, where Cromarty closed record-setting deals with the Federal government and past startups he supported achieved an impressive $2 billion valuation on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Learn more about Bootcamp and sign up here to learn from Will and connect with other aspiring entrepreneurs like you. https://lnkd.in/gmpjB8fZ IMPORTANT: If you're interested, we encourage you to apply right away. There are only 20 spots available and applications close August 1st. #StartupSiouxFalls #Costarters #Bootcamp #BusinessBootCamp #BusinessAccelerator #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness

There are spots open for our upcoming CO.STARTERS weekend bootcamp! If you're creative, community-minded, and serious about turning your passion into a thriving business, this program is for you. During this four-part program, you'll work with peers and a trained facilitator to strategize and ultimately move your business forward with a specific framework. Here are the four parts we'll focus on: 🚀Discover: You'll refine your business model 🚀Promote: Market your business effectively 🚀Build: Create your financial building blocks 🚀Launch: Build momentum to achieve your goals The bootcamp will take place on Saturday, August 17th and Sunday August 18th. There are only 20 spots available, so don't wait to fill out your application. Want more info? https://lnkd.in/ga-Byrwt #StartupSiouxFalls #Costarters #Bootcamp #BusinessBootCamp #BusinessAccelerator #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness