Join us at Startup Sunrise, where early risers in the startup world come together to network and ignite their entrepreneurial journey!

WHEN: Every first Wednesday of the month, 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM

WHERE: Startup Sioux Falls, 100 E 6th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Startup Sioux Falls invites you to a morning of inspiration and connection at our monthly event, Startup Sunrise. Each month, two startup founders or business leaders will briefly share their journey, followed by a facilitated conversation. Startup Sunrise transforms early mornings into a vibrant environment to connect, learn, share ideas, and problem solve with the brightest minds in our community!

THIS MONTH’S TOPIC & SPEAKERS
In February, we’re sitting down with Jodi Schwan (Align Content Studio, SiouxFalls.Business, and Pigeon605), Megan Raposa (SF.Simplified), and Joseph Sneve (The Dakota Scout), with Sarah Klongerbo (Quotable Copy) serving as emcee, for a conversation on entrepreneurship, storytelling, and building media-driven businesses. Join us for an honest, behind-the-scenes look at how local journalist-entrepreneurs have grown their ventures and helped shape the stories that move our community forward.

SCHEDULE
8:00 AM: Coffee – Connect over coffee & pastries.
8:30 AM: Welcome performance by the featured artist.
8:35 AM: Founder Stories – Hear 3-minute presentations from two founders or business leaders, followed by a conversation.
9:15 AM: Event concludes, but FREE coworking begins (8AM – 5PM)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Founders, innovators, community leaders, and creatives who want to support each other and network
Community builders who want to be involved in contributing to the startup community
Individuals that have experience in the industry or topic of the month

WHY ATTEND?
Startup Sunrise is your opportunity to kick-start your day with a punch of inspiration and a side of connection. A little bit of what you can expect:

Be inspired by the stories of startup founders and engage in conversations that move our community forward.
Face-to-face networking with like-minded people
A supportive environment willing to help you take your next step as a founder

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Jodi Schwan, Align Content Studio & SiouxFalls.Business
Jodi Schwan is the founder of Align Content Studio, which launched in 2017 and provides content marketing strategy, production and distribution for clients in a wide range of industries. She also develops and oversees Align’s original digital media brands, including www.SiouxFalls.Business and Pigeon605.com, along with providing business news and analysis to Dakota News Now and KELO-AM.

Megan Raposa, SF.Simplified
Megan Raposa is an award-winning journalist and founder of Sioux Falls Simplified, a local news outlet delivering clear, concise, and conversational updates about the forces shaping Sioux Falls. Through her twice-weekly newsletter, Megan cuts through the clutter with bullet-pointed, bite-sized news – no jargon, no politics, no B.S. – helping residents stay informed and connected to their community.

Joseph Sneve, The Dakota Scout
Info coming soon.

ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS
Please enter the building from on the east side of the building, directly adjacent to the parking lot.
If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact the Startup Sioux Falls office at 605-275-8000.

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
View parking map.

CONTACT
[email protected]