Matt Lewis

NEW: @CommerceGov just designated Minnesota as one of the 31 inaugural Tech Hubs across the country. That means our state has proven our expertise in medical technology and we’ve demonstrated the potential for rapid growth.

The MSP Startup Guide launches today! The investors, programs, and resources that serve startup founders in Minneapolis-Saint Paul are all together on one website where you can quickly find the best fit for your needs. hubs.li/Q01Y-1dc0

Do you have #interns in the Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul region? If so, there are thousands of other interns to connect with and dozens of places to explore during DISCOVER MSP Intern Week! Catch a series of events curated specifically for 2023 interns. hubs.li/Q01W_Htd0

DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek, Small Business Development Executive Director @NeelaMollgaard and Matt Lewis with @GreaterMSP met yesterday at DEED HQ and connected on the importance of strategic regional economic development partnerships.

At #sxsw? First, spring forward⌚️, then stop by @midwest_house at 3pm today (Sunday) to hear from a funding & founding trio from @GreaterMSP 👇 @alaskacasey of @spmcfoundation @DaniellejSteer of @tundravc Phil Terrill of @solesafeco22 👟 midwesthouse.org

Minnesotans have an opportunity to #BankBlack thanks to @FIconnected becoming MN’s first Minority Deposit Institution. Join the MBCRE Deposit Challenge and help reach the goal of at least $1 million in deposits by Juneteenth 2023 mbcredepositchallenge.com #MBCREDEPOSITCHALLENGE

No state is perfect. Make fun of Minnesota’s cold weather all you want… But we’ve got fresh water, no risk of hurricanes or earthquakes, more Fortune 500 cos per capita than any other state, all books are legal, women have rights AND we have an $18 billion budget surplus.

Jaren Jackson Jr. over Anthony Edwards is patently insane

@carolyn_bates You’re dry too? 😂

Congrats to @Ieesha_withan_i on your #mspbj40under40 award!!🎉 @connextmsp @GreaterMSP

#Angelinvestors in MN - A new effort out of @forgenorthmn - The Angel Basecamp enables tomorrow’s angels to start their journeys by learning from experienced local investors and angel groups. forgenorth.com/angel-basecamp

.@US_EDA's “Build to Scale” program aims to increase inclusive access to entrepreneurial support & startup capital. Congratulations to @forgenorthmn/@GreaterMSP for receiving a grant to expand angel investing opportunities to BIPOC-owned startups in MN! bit.ly/3eMKM1R

I better head back to the gym 🐺 🏀

Interested in learning about how the economic turmoil is impacting early stage VC funding for startups? Tomorrow you can join me & Matt Risley from @QEDInvestors as we discus the topic, & answer your questions. Thanks @forgenorthmn for organizing!crowdcast.io/e/1eff8jzj/reg…

Don't forget - the next Demystifying VC session is THIS Friday! Register today! crowdcast.io/e/1eff8jzj/reg…

The @techtowndetroit Catalyst Angel Program provides emerging Black, Latinx and Women investors across the Great Lakes with free access to angel investing education and network-building MN angels can join a new cohort led by @GrooveCap @forgenorthmn eventbrite.com/e/catalyst-ang…

So delighted @TechCrunch has chosen to spotlight Minnesota and can't wait to team up w/ @jmkaufenberg to help showcase the VC landscape here! Register for this free event 9/7: 👇

Veteran financial executive and community leader Morris Goodwin has been named the first Forge North Managing Director. He'll lead a growing coalition of partners working together to ignite startup growth and innovation across the @GreaterMSP region. hubs.li/Q01jKBwg0

Join us on June 28 for Demystifying Venture Capital: Investor Decision-Making. Mickayla Rosard of @GrooveCap and Sara Russick of @GopherAngels will discuss what goes through an investor's head as they listen to your pitch & decide how to invest. hubs.li/Q01fdqJJ0

Great to be back in person at Allianz Field with @gener8tor @Securian @AllianzLife & so many entrepreneurs from across the country #OnRampInsure