Posts by Matt Paulson
Two Sioux Falls Startups Featured at 1 Million Cups in Fargo
The startup community in Fargo, North Dakota invited two Sioux Falls entrepreneurs, Andy Jorgensen from Firebrothers Fireworks Matt Paulson from MarketBeat, to speak at their 1 Million Cups event this…
Read MoreIntroducing Startup Sioux Falls
Today, I am pleased to announce the creation of Startup Sioux Falls. Startup Sioux Falls is a digital hub that connects entrepreneurs to the startup ecosystem and startup community in…
Read MoreHow to Grow the Startup Ecosystem in Your City
Are you looking to help grow the startup community or ecosystem in your city? There are three key things that you can do to help bring more startups to your…
Read MoreAnnouncing Sioux Falls Entrepreneurship Day on March 6th
March 6th, 2019 marks the five year anniversary of 1 Million Cups in Sioux Falls. In March 2014, we held the first 1 Million Cups event at Queen City Bakery and…
Read MoreThe State of Venture Capital in South Dakota
Mike Vetter (CEO of DataSync), Tom Eitreim (Manager of Angel Funds and Market Research at The Enterprise Institute), Dwaine Chapel (Executive Director of The Research Park at South Dakota State…
Read MoreHow to Raise Money for Your Business in the Great Plains or the Midwest
As the public face of Falls Angel Fund, I receive a lot of inquiries from entrepreneurs and would-be business owners that are looking to raise money to get their businesses…
Read MoreWhat Would an Ecosystem Organization Look Like in Sioux Falls?
Please note that the thoughts expressed in this article are my own personal opinions and do not reflect the opinions of any group, organization or company that I am involved…
Read MorePanel discussion to provide cyber-security tips
Learn why small businesses face great risk in cybersecurity at an event Sept. 14 organized by the Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship. An expert-led panel from Howalt+McDowell Insurance, a Marsh &…
Read MoreBird Dog Equity’s Chad Hatch weighs in on startup climate
Chad Hatch, co-founder and managing partner of Bird Dog Equity Partners, is one of several new board members at the Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship. He brings a wealth of experience…
Read MoreBuilding an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Sioux Falls Part 4: Educational Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
A few weeks back, I wrote an important article focusing on the four things that the city of Sioux Falls will need if it is going to be a community that fosters…
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