Apr 25, 2022

Startup Digest Fargo - Issue #50

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The personalized local newsletter for the Fargo Moorhead startup scene.

I noticed this is issue #50 of this format of Startup Digest Fargo. Prior to that, it was more of a calendar-based format. And it may be further evolving in the near future as well. I appreciate that Techstars provides these resources for free to ecosystem folks like myself, around the world, to aid us in curating helpful info & connections for our entrepreneurial communities. And also, that my employer (Greater Fargo Moorhead EDC) understands the value of my time in creating these issues.

FYI - StartupBREW Fargo is taking a short break and will be back on 5/18.

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. There is always more info than space, so I usually don’t carry things over to another issue more that twice.

Upcoming Events (times are in Central Time):

ON It! Community 4/25 9-11:30am Fargo City Hall Meadowlark Room (2nd floor)

Four Steps to Product Pricing Success 4/26 Noon online

Secure Future Workforce Through ND Innovation 4/27 11:30am online

Designing Growth Systems 4/27 7pm online

Essentials of SBIR/STTR Commercialization 4/28 11am online

The Risks of Remote Working 4/28 2pm online

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Is it a Good Fit for Your Organization? 5/3 Noon online

National Small Business Week Virtual Summit 5/2-5/4

Export Week (many webinars, etc) 5/2-5/6 online

Possibility Summit 5/4 1pm RiverHaven Events Center

Estimating the Commercial Value of your Invention 5/5 11:45am online

Better Together: Cultivating a Connected & Thriving Team 5/5 1pm West Fargo

2022 Food Waste Solutions Summit 5/10-5/12 Minneapolis or online

Powderkeg Unvalley Spring 2022 5/11-5/12 online

Strategies to Exit Your Business and Retire 5/17 11:30am online

Shift 2022 5/18-5/20 online

Global Business Connections 2022 5/24 8am-5pm Holiday Inn of Fargo

Featured Startups & Shoutouts

Trimyxs Wins First Place In Pitch Event

Congrats to Moorhead startup Trimyxs in placing first in the West Central MN Trailblazer Challenge pitch event. We’ll be rooting for you in the MN Cup competition and be watching for the public launch of your product soon.

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Checkable Health On 2 Minute Drill

Check out local startup Checkable Health this episode of David Meltzer TV’s The 2 Minute Drill. The series features entrepreneurs from all walks of life competing each week for more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. Hosted by Legendary Entrepreneur, Investor, and Best-Selling Author, David Meltzer.

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ND SBDC Client Success - OmniByte

This video does a great job of representing the help & value of using Small Business Development Centers (NDSBDC). They are probably my #1 referral when sharing resources to entrepreneurs. Also, this also features local entrepreneur Ray Berry of OmniByte, who is an excellent advocate for other entrepreneurs & the regional scene.

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Other FYIs & Resources

Efficiently Managing Your Social Media

AdShark Marketing does a great job of showing their company value & personality in their social media. Here is a recent blog post where they talk about 2X'ing their reach, which has helped attract customers and employees.

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West Central + Fargo Virtual ILT Academy Cohort Application Extended

This 10-Week Lean Startup Program is designed to be FREE to all entrepreneurs and soon-to-be-entrepreneurs of West Central MN + Fargo, ND area. They recently moved the cohort date to 5/12-7/14. This is a great program to put some serious thought to your business or idea.

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U.S. Commercial Service Export Week

Export Week is a U.S. Commercial Service led multifaceted program designed to advise and educate U.S. Companies about market opportunities and tradecraft skills. Many topics by Industry, Sales & Marketing, Export Finance, Docs & Compliance, Digital Strategies. 5/2-5/6.

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Seed Funding 101: What Founders Need to Know - Codelation

Seed funding is the first official round of funding that a startup founder pursues. Learn more about this stage and subsequent funding series in this article.

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10 Things to Do in Small Business Month to Grow Your Company

Kick off Small Business Month by identifying key ways to, directly and indirectly, grow your business. Here are 10 critical areas to focus on to jumpstart your growth initiatives.

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Events Calendar | Forge North

This link to Forge North’s calendar page is a good way to plug into the Minnesota startup community by attending events hosted in Minneapolis - St Paul or online. Tip - it’s easier to quickly view if you select the Calendar View in the top right corner of the event listings.

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Angel Fest 2022 | Groove Capital

Angel Fest is an immersive 1-day conference empowering and connecting angel investors from Minnesota, and beyond. Angel Fest will be the region’s marquee annual investor conference. June 2 in Minneapolis.

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Why the Most Effective Leaders (and Brilliant Storytellers) Embrace the Rule of 'But' and 'Therefore'

Want to inspire, engage, and motivate? Take a page from the creators of ‘South Park’ and ‘Book of Mormon.’

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"List of the "helping" organizations for Veterans and Service-members that are transitioning out of the Military"

While this isn’t entirely “startup” related, I thought it would be good to share this recent compilation of orgs assisting recent military members, via a LinkedIn post.

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Entrepreneurial Mindset Certification Training: Concordia College June 2022

In this online training, you will learn about the research behind the entrepreneurial mindset as well as the best tools to facilitate and encourage entrepreneurial behavior in the classroom, organization, and community. Live weekly Zoom sessions that will use a mix of recorded presentations, small group & individual activities, discussions, and experiential, problem-based learning taking you through an Opportunity Discovery Process to solve real time issues with your peers.

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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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