If this is your first time reading Startup Digest Fargo, I recommend checking out past recent issues to read about other resources & programs featured in those issues.

Featured Startups & Shoutouts

701x Tag Product Released 3/1

Congrats to startup 701x on the launch of their 701x Tag, an electronic ear tag that tracks cattle. The tag uses cellular connectivity and follows the standard ear tag application process.⁠

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10 Questions With c2renew | Fargo INC! Magazine

I recently interviewed Co-founders of c2renew, Chad Ulven and Corey Kratcha, for this monthly Fargo INC! magazine feature.

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Other FYIs & Resources

West Central + Fargo Virtual Cohort 2022 – ILT Academy (Due 3/15)

Applications are due 3/1 for the 10-Week Lean Startup Program designed to be FREE to all entrepreneurs and soon-to-be-entrepreneurs of West Central MN + Fargo, ND. This program will be Thurs nights from 3/31-6/9, 2022.

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Applications Open For Emerging Prairie's Black Startup Cohort & Women Startup Cohort (Due 3/18)

Emerging Prairie’s Startup Program is a six-week entrepreneurial course for startups looking to grow. The Black Cohort will be held on Thursdays from 5-7 pm from 3/24-4/28. The Women Cohort will be held on most Thursdays from 5-7 pm from 3/24-5/5. Applications due 3/18.

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Venture Deals - Register By 3/21

Are you raising capital and want insight and strategies to negotiate with venture capitalists? Techstars, in collaboration with Kauffman Fellows, invites you to enroll in the new Venture Deals Spring 2022 online, self-guided course. You’ll learn from experienced investors who share insights into negotiating strategies, investor engagement, founder wellness, and more.

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The Keys to Creating the Perfect 30-Second Pitch

If you are reading this, you have probably been asked to give an elevator pitch once or twice in your life. You know what makes your business idea special, but do you know how to quickly and effectively communicate that to others? This blog will walk you through the steps you need to take to sell yourself and your business effectively.

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How to Invest in Local Startups and Small Businesses When You're Not an Accredited Investor - Matt Paulson

“I received a message the other day from a high school classmate about what opportunities exist to invest in small businesses and startups when you’re not accredited. There’s no simple and easy way to do this, but I highlight some opportunities in this video.”

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AD Stretch Corporate Pilot Accelerator

Highline Beta has partnered with Avery Dennison, a multinational leader in material science to launch a Pilot Program Accelerator. If your startup is working on addressing sustainability and value chain challenges in packaging and labelling: AD Stretch , a non-dilutive and funded commercial pilot opportunity with Avery Dennison can help you establish further credibility and grow your customer base. Apply by 3/20.

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KKR Small Business Builders Grant

KKR Small Business Builders has an emphasis on companies that are pivoting their business in response to the pandemic and are providing important community services. For the seventh round of the program, KKR is pleased to support small businesses with female founders. Apply by 4/22.

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The New Era Of Branded Video Content | Fargo INC! Magazine

Sure, we’ve all gotten to know the dance trends and new influencers who have infiltrated pop culture. But the root of our fascination with TikTok and Instagram Reels goes much deeper than the zeitgeist of the 2020s. As consumers, we’ve fallen in love with the personalized experience of short-form video content that is tailored to our interests. And as business owners, it’s time we take notice.

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Crowdfunding: What To Know Before You Start | Finnovation Lab

Finnovation Lab published a guide to help new businesses find and target a demographic that can help their ideas grow. Touching on platforms, preparation, and marketing- our crowdfunding guide is a great way to get a better understanding of the world of public funding.

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Frequently Used Entrepreneurial Resources - Greater FM EDC

This is where I work & what I do. This page on our GFMEDC website highlights the most common resources for entrepreneurs. You may also find a form that you can complete if you need some guidance to be pointed in a certain direction(s). There is also good info on our Financing and Capital pages.

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Techstars Startup Digest Fargo is curated by:

John Machacek - Chief Innovation Officer at Greater Fargo Moorhead EDC
john.machacek@startupdigestmail.com

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