What do I wear? Where do I look? What should I do with my hands? Learn the answers to these questions and so much more with Margaret (Maggie) Winter of MK Consulting Join us next week and you will leave the BossUp Circle with a 30-second video that can be used for your website or social media. Tickets are limited so RSVP today! 🗓️Thursday, January 23rd 🕜5pm-6:30pm 🎟️$25- reserve your spot at https://lnkd.in/guXW7aFG #ConnectUP #LevelUp #BossUp #MNFounder #Entrepreneur
ConnectUP! Institute
Business Consulting and Services
St. Paul, Minnesota 620 followers
Black-led, St. Paul-based organization moving capital where it's needed most and makes the biggest social impact!
About us
Bridging the 180 degrees of separation between underestimated entrepreneurs, investors and the entrepreneur ecosystem.
- Website
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https://linktr.ee/ConnectUPInstitute
External link for ConnectUP! Institute
- Industry
- Business Consulting and Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2017
- Specialties
- small business, capital readiness, ecosystem building, education, technical assistance, investing in underestimated founders, and Startup Support
Locations
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Primary
1908 University Ave W
St. Paul, Minnesota 55104, US
Employees at ConnectUP! Institute
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Natalie Novacek
Event Producer and Creative Consultant
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Jennifer Tuder
Strategic Partnerships Lead @ ConnectUP! Institute
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Joanna Drew
AI for Social Impact | Global Grants Consultant | Grassroots Advocate
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Marsha Allen
Mompreneur | Small Business Consultant | Storyteller | Community Activator
Updates
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🪐🚀🌟 Do you want to join a community of ambitious local startup founders? Apply to join the Lunar Startups Accelerator at ConnectUP! Institute! The Lunar Accelerator is a customized cohort program best suited for a wide variety of companies focusing on figuring out the business of their business with big plans to grow. Lunar alumni have gone on to raise seed funding, land on shelves in major stores, open new brick and mortar locations, and even launch NEW businesses after completing the program. Plus, everyone becomes part of the Lunar #HypeSquad for life! Applications close on February 2nd. Learn more and apply at connectupmn.org/programs #LunarStartupsAccelerator #LevelUp #HypeSquad So what do you say — do you want to join the Lunar Startups Accelerator Program? Learn more and apply today at connectupmn.org/programs. #LunarStartupsAccelerator #LevelUp #HypeSquad
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The number one need of entrepreneurs is capital - to start, scale, and sustain their businesses but if you aren’t ready with the right documentation and mindset, those dollars can only go so far! 🤑 Get ready (and stay ready) to secure the bag for your small business with our Capital Readiness Accelerator- APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN THROUGH FEBRUARY 2nd! Our Capital Readiness Accelerator will prepare you and your business to receive capital from an array of funding institutions, like our Integrated Capital Fund. Through the accelerator, you’ll work with an executive business coach to build and understand: 💰Profit & Loss Statements 💰Cash Flow Statements 💰Capital Planning 💰Organizational Budgeting Ready to level-up your money mindset? Learn more and apply at connectupmn.org/programs #ConnectUP #Accelerator #MNSmallBusiness #MNStartup #MNEntrepreneurs
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Don't miss your chance to join CEO Now! This training opportunity offers established, growth-minded business owners with at least one employee and $250,000+ in sales a strategic framework to keep growing. Apply today for the 2025 group via this form: https://bit.ly/40mSaVk
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Exciting to see so many great events coming up in the MN startup + innovation ecosystem! Here is a sampling - I'll include links in the comments: Jan 16th: BETA State of Founders Jan 16th: DiscoveryMN Angels Virtual Info Session Jan 22nd: DiscoveryMN Angels Education Series - Funding TechComm Startups Jan 22nd: Bread and Butter Ventures Female Founder Series - Running Your Business with KPIs Jan 23rd: MIN-Corps Value Prop Design Online Course Jan 30th: Groove Capital Pitch Series Jan 30th: HealthcareMN New Year's Spark & Fundraiser Jan 30th: MIN-Corps + University of Minnesota, Technology Commercialization Intro to Research Commercialization Feb 2nd: ConnectUP! Institute Lunar Startups Cohort 9 Accelerator Applications due Feb 3rd: Sheletta Brundidge Black Entrepreneurs Day @ the Capitol Feb 4th: gBETA/gALPHA St. Thomas Startup Showcase Feb 6th: 2025 WE* (Women Entrepreneurs) Disrupt Conference Feb 6th: Medical Alley 2025 Summit Feb 7th: MIN-Corps Jumpstart (virtual) - Medical & STEM Feb 12th: MNSBIR, Inc./STTR Ask Us Anything Feb 12th: Naturally Minnesota: Capital Access Workshop
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Meet another trailblazer in our Capital Readiness Accelerator, Mica L. Anders, founder of Anders Genealogical Services! Mica is passionate about uncovering the rich, often overlooked stories of our past, especially those rooted in African American and Midwestern U.S. genealogy. From working with clients and organizations across the U.S., Canada, Jamaica, and the UK to receiving the 2023 Minnesota Genealogical Society Pioneer Award, Mica’s dedication to preserving history is unmatched. “At Anders Genealogical Services, we help people connect to their roots and revive family stories, blending rigorous research with captivating storytelling. Whether it’s uncovering an ancestor’s journey through archives or shaping a museum exhibit that redefines local history, we believe history should inspire, educate, and empower. Understanding who we are through those who came before us is the key to truly knowing ourselves.” Based in St. Paul, Mica is eager to deepen her knowledge of the financial side of small business ownership, ensuring Anders Genealogical Services can continue illuminating forgotten histories for generations to come. Say hello to Mica in the comments and celebrate the stories she’s bringing to life! P.S. want to join the next group of Capital Readiness savants? Applications for #Cohort7 are open through Sunday, February 2nd. Learn more and apply at connectupmn.org/programs #ConnectUP #LevelUP #CapitalReadinessAccelerator
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💙 Do you want to make an impact on the lives of Minnesota entrepreneurs in 2025? Have you been considering a non-profit career or a switch in the advocacy work you're already doing? Join the ConnectUP! team!! We’re #hiring for a Communications Lead/Specialist to take our marketing and communications strategy to the next level! Does this sound like the role for you? We are a Black woman-founded and -led nonprofit organization curating connections among entrepreneurs, investors, and the business ecosystem to advance equitable access to capital, resources and networks for underinvested communities. You'll get a chance to bring your expertise to a collaborative team, our community events and the local founder community. Learn more about the role and our organization at https://lnkd.in/gfkehFih 👋🏽 This is an in-person roles in St. Paul, MN, applications will be reviewed on a roling basis. 💸Salary range $50K-$60K Y. Elaine Rasmussen, Natalie Novacek, Marsha Allen, Joanna Drew,
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🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that on Thursday, ConnectUP! Founder and Executive Director, Y. Elaine Rasmussen, will be hosting State of Founders 2025, presented by BETA at Luminary Arts Center!! Alongside a dynamic lineup of founders, thought leaders, and startup enthusiasts Y. Elaine Rasmussen will guide the event as they reflect on the Minnesota startup ecosystem and share big ideas for the future. Stay tuned for some event pics! 👉 Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02_SNM30 #StateOfFounders2025 #MinnesotaStartups #StartupEcosystem #Innovation
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ConnectUP! Institute reposted this
The number one need of entrepreneurs is capital - to start, scale, and sustain their businesses but if you aren’t ready with the right documentation and mindset, those dollars can only go so far! 🤑 Get ready (and stay ready) to secure the bag for your small business with our Capital Readiness Accelerator- APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN THROUGH FEBRUARY 2nd! Our Capital Readiness Accelerator will prepare you and your business to receive capital from an array of funding institutions, like our Integrated Capital Fund. Through the accelerator, you’ll work with an executive business coach to build and understand: 💰Profit & Loss Statements 💰Cash Flow Statements 💰Capital Planning 💰Organizational Budgeting Ready to level-up your money mindset? Learn more and apply at connectupmn.org/programs #ConnectUP #Accelerator #MNSmallBusiness #MNStartup #MNEntrepreneurs