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How to Package Fun

How to Package Fun

When a branding agency launches a product of its own, you can be sure every aspect of the packaging is carefully considered. Chad Hetherington, co-founder and CEO of The Stable,

The Future of Health Care

Digital therapeutics. “Devices we’ll have in our homes or wear on our bodies—personal AI systems for much better, more customized health care. The pandemic accelerated technology rapidly.” —Daniel McLaughlin, senior
Andrew Eklund’s Social Network

Andrew Eklund’s Social Network

Andrew Eklund @andreweklund Founder/CEO St. Paul-based creative media agency Ciceron Favorite social media app: “I hate to admit it, but TikTok. But you have to curate it. Once the [algorithm]
Find Me a VC!

Find Me a VC!

As an advisor, the most frequent question I get from entrepreneurs is “Where do I find a VC to fund my idea?” My response falls into three categories: An idea
IPO Mania Hits Minnesota

IPO Mania Hits Minnesota

A flurry of initial public offerings has overtaken Wall Street in recent months. So far in 2021, Minnesota has added six more publicly traded companies, with more likely on the
The Art of Reinvention

The Art of Reinvention

I’m guessing many of you have participated in discussions with friends or colleagues on the future of work: What will returning to work or the “new normal” look like? I
Minneapolis Club Gets an Update

Minneapolis Club Gets an Update

The Minneapolis Club is older than old school. Its ivy-covered building in downtown Minneapolis dates to 1908. Longtime member Joe Puishys loves it just the way it is. But the
Next Stop TikTok?

Next Stop TikTok?

“Life goes on, and so must we.” More to the point: I’m moving on, as in retiring, after nearly 44 years at this glorious company, MSP Communications. I like the