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BETA Partners: The Foundation of Minnesota's Startup Ecosystem We're incredibly grateful for all our Partners at BETA! Their unwavering support enables us to fulfill our mission of "Making Minnesota the place where every tech innovator belongs—a vibrant community where diverse founders find the connections, support, and resources to build extraordinary things." Our Partners aren't just sponsors—they're collaborative allies in our journey to elevate founders and builders across Minnesota. From powering our BETA Accelerator programs that supported 32 startups and 75 founders in 2024 alone, to enabling our intimate BETA Tuesday micro-meetups, every Partner plays a crucial role in our ecosystem. Whether they're Strategic Partners leading the charge, Presenting Partners amplifying our impact, Angel Partners creating opportunities, or Bootstrap Partners laying foundations—each contribution strengthens our community and moves us closer to our BETA 2030 vision. We're continuously updating our Partners page as new champions join our mission. Together, we're creating a resilient community where setbacks are met with collective wisdom, competition is replaced by collaboration, and innovation finds its true home in Minnesota. Let's Go! Let's Elevate Founders and Builders! #BETAPartners #StartupMN #MinnesotaInnovation #FoundersAndBuilders #BETABasecamp https://lnkd.in/gW3Zaupf

Next week's BETA Tuesdays meetup is all about taking your shoestring budget and weaving it into a tapestry of growth. ???? Join guest expert Ryan Tlustosch, CEO and Founder of Ourly.io, for a coffee chat exploring the ins and outs of bootstrapping and scaling. RSVP here: https://hubs.la/Q03cnxvB0

Thank you to everyone who made today's BETA Tuesday a tremendous success! Incredibly grateful for David Peteler sharing his legal expertise with our founders this morning! These intimate, founder-focused gatherings are the heartbeat of Minnesota's startup ecosystem. When entrepreneurs come together to support each other's growth journey, magic happens! Join us next Tuesday for another opportunity to connect with Minnesota's most passionate builders. #BETATuesdays #StartupMN #ThankfulTuesday #MinnesotaInnovation

Up early and looking for coffee? ?? Even better, up early and looking for coffee AND some amazing startup conversation? ????? BETA Tuesday with guest expert David Peteler kicks off in just 30 mins! Head to the Twin Ignition Keg House to learn more about Legal Strategies to Grow Your Business, sip on some great coffee, and network with the Minnesota startup community. RSVP here: https://hubs.la/Q03cbM8F0 See you soon!

Resharing this powerful post about founder delusion because sometimes the greatest act of love is honesty. When we see founders trapped in cycles of denial—missing projections, dismissing feedback, obsessing over futile activities for the sake of action—our instinct might be to protect their feelings. But at BETA, we believe real love isn't letting someone drive off a cliff while cheering them on. Real love is sitting them down with the data, breaking through the echo chamber, and helping them reconnect with market realities before it's too late. We've witnessed founders transform after someone cared enough to be truthful. The momentary discomfort of honest feedback pales compared to the pain of complete failure. Breaking a delusion cycle isn't cruelty—it's the most compassionate thing we can do for the founders we believe in. How has honest intervention changed your startup trajectory? #CompassionateHonesty #FounderSupport #BETA

Twin Cities Startup Week (TCSW) 2025 is packing an entire startup ecosystem into 0.15 miles of downtown Minneapolis, creating an innovation pressure cooker where your next co-founder, investor, or breakthrough idea is literally steps away! When 1,000+ founders collide in three skyway-connected venues this October, we're not just hosting an event—we're igniting a supernova of startup energy that will transform Minneapolis into the Midwest's ultimate innovation playground!

BREAKING: Mayor Frey Officially Endorses Twin Cities Startup Week (TCSW) 2025 Downtown Initiative! We're thrilled to announce that Mayor Jacob Frey has officially endorsed Twin Cities Startup Week (TCSW) 2025 with a powerful letter of support recognizing TCSW as "a driving force behind innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth in Minneapolis." DOWNTOWN TRANSFORMATION Our vision for centralizing TCSW 2025 in downtown Minneapolis has received full mayoral support! As Mayor Frey notes, "With a majority of attendees based in Minneapolis and a focus on holding events in downtown, TCSW strengthens our ecosystem and keeps top talent and businesses growing in the economic hub of Minnesota." WHAT TO EXPECT IN OCTOBER: 1. Full downtown Minneapolis immersion across three connected venues 2. Dedicated diversity track focused on innovation and entrepreneurship 3. Lineup of diverse keynote speakers and industry leaders 4. Direct support for local businesses and downtown revitalization 5. Skyway-connected venues for maximum accessibility 6. Local dining partnerships with downtown restaurants EQUITY-FOCUSED VISION The Mayor highlighted our "focused vision on advancing racial equity in entrepreneurship" - a cornerstone of our 2030 strategy to become the world's most welcoming startup community. Mayor Frey urges the community to "get involved, support this incredible event, and help shape the future of our economy." And that's exactly what we're building - a concentrated burst of innovation energy in the heart of Minneapolis. Mark your calendars for October 6-9, 2025. #TCSW25 #MayorFrey #MinneapolisMN #DowntownRevitalization #StartupMN #InnovationHub #TwinCities

Join the Minnesota startup community and guest expert David Peteler for another invigorating BETA Tuesdays event! Tomorrow's (March 18) meetup is focused on Legal Strategies to Grow Your Business. ?? The most critical legal foundations every startup needs ?? Common legal pitfalls that can derail growth and how to avoid them ?? Cost-effective strategies to protect your business as you scale ?? When to DIY and when to bring in the experts RSVP here: https://hubs.la/Q03c6L4f0

When Deadlines Matter: The Powerhouse Women Leading Twin Cities Startup Week (TCSW) 2025 When it comes to transforming Twin Cities Startup Week into a sustainable, high-impact economic driver for Minnesota's innovation ecosystem, that's exactly what's happening! As TCSW evolves with a more focused approach for October 6-9, 2025, we wanted to recognize the incredible women making it happen: ???? Demi R.: Our Director bringing healthcare innovation expertise and having helped 50+ startups secure $24M+ in funding ???? Beatrice Adenodi: Brand strategist with 15+ years experience across 500+ brands, creating the engaging experiences TCSW is known for ???? Katie Youtsos: Innovation strategist with VC background who knows the startup journey inside and out (BETA alum!) ???? Caroline Holden: Previous TCSW manager who delivered an amazing event with 1/4 the budget in just 5 weeks! ???? Ana Castano: Brand strategist ensuring our digital presence matches our ambition ???? Naomi Peters: Operations whiz bringing fresh perspective as a Finance student at St. Thomas ???? Dayna Taylor: Providing strategic CFO leadership with her experience helping early-stage startups scale ???? Kate Hagen: Commercial leader guiding us toward sustainable solutions that create value for all stakeholders This diverse team isn't just planning an event - they're building bridges between corporations and disruptors, creating a pipeline for top talent, and catalyzing ecosystem-wide progress. Mark your calendars for October 6-9, 2025! This will be a Twin Cities Startup Week (TCSW) unlike any before - one where founders connect with their first customers, investors find high-potential startups, and corporations discover the disruptive innovation they need. To learn more about partnership opportunities, contact Demi R. ([email protected]) or visit the Twin Cities Startup Week (TCSW) LinkedIn page. BETA loves all of our supporters and contributors. #TCSW25 #WomenInTech #StartupMN #Innovation #TwinCities #BETAMinn #LeadershipMatters

MAJOR LAUNCH ALERT: Proud to introduce NOSIS! Today marks a MONUMENTAL moment for the Minnesota startup ecosystem as we celebrate the launch of Nosis Health - an innovative substance use treatment platform created by one of our extraordinary BETA companies! Why We're INCREDIBLY Proud Today Nosis Health is revolutionizing substance use recovery by treating the whole person, not just the addiction. Founded by Duffy Fallon and Dr. Amy de la Garza, they've built a comprehensive care model that integrates medicine, nutrition, movement, sleep, and real human connection to help people not just stay sober, but actually feel well and live fully. The conventional treatment model is long overdue for disruption - and that's exactly what this incredible team is doing! The Nosis Health Impact Transforming recovery experiences with a holistic, whole-person approach Integrating multiple dimensions of wellness beyond traditional treatment methods Building real human connection as a cornerstone of sustainable recovery Already onboarding members with powerful initial feedback showing they're building something people truly want and need This is exactly the kind of impact we envision when we talk about making Minnesota the place where every tech innovator belongs - a vibrant community where diverse founders find the connections, support, and resources to build extraordinary things. Nosis is currently available in Utah with plans to expand to additional states soon. Their talented team includes founding therapists and health coaches Stephanie, Nell, Linnea, and Daniel, working alongside co-founders Duffy and Dr. Amy. How You Can Support This Game-Changing Launch: ? Follow Nosis on LinkedIn (https://lnkd.in/gGannhnF), Instagram (https://lnkd.in/gVVes99a), and Twitter (https://lnkd.in/gg8CpQhc) ? Share their website with someone who might benefit from their approach ? Connect them with clinicians, treatment centers, or organizations aligned with their vision Congratulations to the entire Nosis team! This is just the beginning, and we can't wait to see how you transform substance use treatment for the better. #StartupMN #BETAProud #HealthTech #RecoveryRevolution #MinnesotaInnovation #StartupSuccess https://www.nosis.health/