Scaling Montana

Back By Popular Demand... Mickeli Bedore will be leading a workshop on Slaying your Sales pitch again at this year's #ScalingMTSummit. Mickeli is a seasoned sales coach who has been a top performer in some of the biggest tech companies in the world, and he's going to teach you his hard-learned lessons in the field. But only if you register now for the Summit on 10/23-24: https://lnkd.in/gdzG_ytD

Do you find it challenging to lead authentically while balancing sustainability ethics and the triple bottom line? Join Amy (Amelia) Williams, Ed.D. founder of @MapxGuild and an expert in sustainability and change management, for her workshop, "Choice & Responsible Leadership" where you'll find some clarity. There's still time to register and get your first pick of over 20 workshops to choose from at the #ScalingMTSummit: https://lnkd.in/gdzG_ytD

Greg Rogers is bringing his legendary workshop "Master Your Elevator Pitch: Crafting an Effective Message" to the #ScalingMontanaSummit on 10/23. This workshop is for founders and anyone who wants to master the art of communicating their company's purpose. Don't just take our word for it, take a look at all his old friends from TechStars London who would fly across the pond for a chance to learn from the master again! ?? Now you can learn from him right here in the 406. Just register here: https://lnkd.in/gdzG_ytD Daniel Sierra Chloe Woodall Ann Peterson Trevor Huffmaster, MHA Steve Rast Noah P. Kim Fauls

Why Remote Employees Should Attend the Scaling Montana Summit this October ? Attending the #ScalingMTSummit connects remote workers with Montana’s local #techcommunity, fostering a sense of belonging. You'll learn about local innovations and sharpen skills crucial for tech operators, including agility, leadership, and problem-solving. With best-in-class, affordable professional development packed into this two-day event, attending is a no-brainer! Not sure how to justify it to your company? We’ve got you covered—just copy and paste our email template to send to your manager for approval. We're looking out for you. ?? #RemoteWork #TechInnovation #MontanaTech #ScalingMT #ProfessionalDevelopment #StartupGrowth #TechCommunity #Leadership #InnovationEconomy #TechEvents #Networking #Montana #Bozeman

Highly recommended! We can't wait to see everyone here in Bozeman in just a few weeks!

#Winning. #AllWeDoIsWin We are proud to announce we are the winners of the the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC)! SMT was awarded $100,000 for our team's influential work in fostering a national innovation support ecosystem to advance small business research and development (R&D) from ideas to commercial market. The funding will go toward developing the Phase 2 of the #StartupMTHub and will begin in Q12025. Check out the Beta project here: https://lnkd.in/gxRiCjWT Reach out if you'd like to be a mentor or beta tester in Phase 2. We can't do this work alone and we had an incredible team. #ItTakesAVillageToBuildAnEcosystem A special thanks to Ann Peterson Dave Bayless Elle Gahl, CLP Vision Net, Inc. Allison Corbyn who helped us assemble our award-winning submission! #RisingTides #HereWeGo!!

The full agenda for the Scaling MT Summit is now live! https://lnkd.in/gFEZM3VS We are bringing the tech community in Montana two action-packed days at the Summit on 10/23-24 in Bozeman, MT. With over 16 main stage speakers, five startup spotlights, over 20 hands-on workshops on leadership, marketing, fundraising, and investing, plus a high-energy hackathon and an exclusive screening of "Show Her the Money"—this is the annual event to convene Montana's tech community! Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or tech leader, there’s something for everyone to tap into and drive Montana’s innovation ecosystem forward. ??? Don’t wait—get your tickets now and lock in your spot for to get early registration to the workshops before they sell out! #ScalingMTSummit #MontanaTech #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #TechLeadership #Hackathon #InvestInMT

ICYMI: Check out the full recording of Laura Orvidas' Speaker Series event on 9/11 here: https://lnkd.in/guuRF3VK Here were our key take-aways: 1. The Definition of Scaling: Scaling requires evolving business practices to manage increased complexity while staying true to the company's mission and vision, even as leadership becomes less involved in daily operations. Laura described scaling as "adapting business practices in response to growth." 2. Customer Obsession: Prioritizing customer needs is essential for growth. Amazon's success, for example, comes from making strategic choices that improve the customer experience, like offering free shipping over traditional marketing. Laura emphasized, "Amazon’s success is rooted in relentless customer obsession, focusing on what truly matters to customers." 3. Long-Term Thinking: Successful scaling involves balancing short-term demands with long-term investments. Laura stressed that companies must focus on enduring principles (e.g., price, selection, convenience) and be willing to invest for future growth: "Long-term investments are crucial, even if they don't yield immediate results."

Jenni Graff and Philip Brittan were featured on "A New Angle this week discussing our organization and the upcoming #ScalingMTSummit. Give it a listen!

?? Ready to hack your way to cash prizes? ?? The First Interstate Bank Stronger MT Hack is calling all builders, innovators, and creators to tackle BIG challenges and strengthen Montana's future. This is your chance to bring your hacker mindset, build something amazing, and compete for up to $15,000 in cash prizes! ?? What’s the challenge? Themes and prompts will drop two weeks before the event, and you'll have the chance to solve the region's most pressing problems with your brilliant solutions. ?? What do you need to win? It’s all about: 1?? The Problem you’re solving 2?? The Solution you’ve created 3?? The Impact you’ll make Present your work in any format—slide deck, prototype, video, or working model—and impress the panel with your ingenuity. ?? Categories include: ?? Moonshot – Most revolutionary idea ?? Ready to Launch – Most actionable solution ?? Best Use of Data/AI – Most innovative use of data or AI ?? People’s Choice – Crowd favorite! ???????? Why join? Collaborate with the best, showcase your skills, and help build a stronger, more resilient Montana. This is your moment to shine and take your ideas to the stage! ?? Spots are limited, so act fast! Register today and be part of the Stronger MT Hack at the Scaling MT Summit 2024. ?? https://lnkd.in/gtw--2xQ ?? Scaling MT Summit – October 23-24, 2024 | Kimpton Armory Hotel, Bozeman, MT #ScalingMTSummit #StrongerMontanaHack #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #TechGrowth #Hackathon #BusinessResilience #BigIdeas