For a lucky few businesses—particularly those in the fields of health care, distance
learning, and delivery—the pandemic actually expedited success.
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The CEO of Xena Therapies discusses her change in strategy to avoid letting Covid-19 derail her rollout of cool therapy medical devices.
The startup is developing therapies for sleep apnea.
Experienced investors Brett Brohl and Mary Grove are teaming up to launch Bread & Butter Ventures, a seed stage fund that intends to invest globally by leveraging Minnesota’s industry expertise in food, agtech, and healthcare.
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Experienced investors Brett Brohl and Mary Grove are teaming up to launch Bread & Butter Ventures, a seed stage fund that intends to invest globally by leveraging Minnesota’s industry expertise in food, agtech, and healthcare.
Allison Hohn brings with her expertise from former roles at Land O’Lakes and Target. One of her main goals? Being the “hype woman” for Minnesota’s food and ag sectors.
Employees and employers reflect on adjustments to the onboarding process at a time when staff can't gather.
The Minneapolis-based firm takes specific actions to increase representation of people of color in its portfolio and community while the founder of one of its investment companies, Clarence Bethea, offers advice for other VCs.
On turning Shark Tank disappointment into a recipe for the future.
A road map for short-term stability and long-term rejuvenation.
In times of uncertainty, small businesses get creative.
The 25 finalists in the annual e-Fest at University of St. Thomas will each be awarded $3,000.
Working multiple jobs is becoming a norm.
Boat ownership is less appealing these days. So why is Luke Kujawa still in the industry? Here's how he retooled his résumé without jumping ship.
The corporate grind can be the best education for an entrepreneurial second act.
Applications open April 1 for a fellowship program that offers entrepreneurs $53,000 each in stipends and mentorship.
The founders of Wise Ink Creative Publishing offer practical advice to turn your notes into a finished product.
What's behind Minnesota's track record of successful cleaning product businesses?
A Q&A with Beta.MN's new executive director.
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