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A public-private partnership aims to supercharge the state's clean energy sector. New business formation is central to the effort.
At TCB’s first-ever pitch-style event, a panel of four experts offered real-time tips to four entrepreneurs. Their advice is applicable to founders of all stripes.
Dr. Shirin Towfigh claims the medical device giant “knowingly copied” her design for a hernia treatment device.
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Dr. Shirin Towfigh claims the medical device giant “knowingly copied” her design for a hernia treatment device.
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The New Impact Fund raises critical loan funds through donations from wealthy individuals.
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How putting $10,000 in a bank account propelled the creator of DemoHop from dreamer to business founder.
KZ Provisioning, the local chefs’ culinary company for sports teams, aims to leverage the deal to chase business with athletes around the country.
Communications guru, entrepreneur, and new author Maha Abouelenein on the art of self-reliance.
The dynamic North Minneapolis entrepreneur is creating a new blueprint for building wealth and community.
A new pitch style event from Twin Cities Business brings together business owners and advisers for tips, networking, and even some local shopping.
Cold, a software platform to help companies manage sustainability compliance, completes a $2.65 million pre-seed round.
The pioneering Minneapolis-based retail tech company calls it quits after a decade. Founders tried until the end to secure a path forward.
A Twin Cities firm tries to scale a business built on writing a better college entrance essay.
Born in St. Louis Park, the new crowdfunding app hopes to bring greater fan influence to the chaotic world of college athlete compensation.
Meet three Twin Cities entrepreneurs in growth mode and follow them as they advance their ventures this year.
The fifth acquisition or exit for the Minnesota tech entrepreneurs, Lucy's Answer Engine becomes part of a suite of AI tools for enterprise organizations.