The Walker, Guthrie, and Timberwolves are just a few of the organizations lining up to support Dan Ryan, a former ad agency pro who is reaching out to middle school kids with experiences designed to help them see possibilities in creative fields. Now in its second year of programming, InspireMSP is serving 800 Twin Cities students. Ryan is in startup mode, working on programming, partnerships, and the most challenging part: fundraising. “I believe the structure we’ve created could apply to any industry. The opportunity is huge.” He hopes to expand to Chicago and New York City within two years.

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