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Posts by Tanna Soukup

Start Dakota Episode 12: CO.STARTERS Helps Startup Find Its Footing

By Tanna Soukup | June 13, 2023

On the latest episode of Start Dakota, Startup Sioux Falls’ president, Brienne Maner, sits down with Kesmond Willert, co-founder of Unseen Outdoors and a graduate of our CO.STARTERS program. Willert…

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Start Dakota Episode 11: Coaching For Community Success

By Tanna Soukup | May 9, 2023
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In this episode, Terry Liggins, CEO of TLC Services, founder of The Hurdle Life Coach Foundation, and recent CO.STARTER facilitator shares his passion to create a better community.   ⁠Website⁠…

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CO.STARTERS FEATURE: Taking the Leap Into Entrepreneurship

By Tanna Soukup | April 11, 2023
Start Dakota

In this episode, Desiree Donovan shares her journey in taking the leap into entrepreneurship along with her CO.STARTERS experience. Check it out! ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠LinkedIn Address: 100 E 6th…

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Founder Story: Walter Portz

By Tanna Soukup | March 14, 2023
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In this video, Walter Portz shares his founder story and creation of Helen’s Plan.

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Founder Stories: Karla Santi

By Tanna Soukup | March 14, 2023
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In this video, Karla Santi, CEO of Blend Interactive, shares her founder story.

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CO.STARTERS Feature: The Entrepreneurial Journey

By Tanna Soukup | March 14, 2023
Start Dakota episode 9

David Clifford and Brienne Maner discuss the entrepreneurial journey, mentorship and more. Facebook  Instagram LinkedIn Address: 100 E 6th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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Episode 8 CO.STARTERS FEATURE: A Starter’s Origin Story

By Tanna Soukup | February 14, 2023
Start Dakota Episode 8

Amy Pokela, founder of AMPO, shares her CO.STARTERS experience, her origin story and where she plans to take her business in the future.         YouTube Facebook Instagram…

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Episode 7: CO.STARTERS FEATURE – Creating A Space For Women to Flourish

By Tanna Soukup | January 11, 2023

Jackie Wilson, founder of Who I Am In Christ share her passion for supporting other women and how it inspired her to start her own business. She also talks about…

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Episode 6: An Interview With A CO.STARTERS Alumni

By Tanna Soukup | December 12, 2022

CO.STARTERS graduate, Kendra Cersosimo, shares her experience of going through our accelerator program and taking her business full-time. Hear what she has to say and learn more about the value…

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Episode 5: Bolstering Entrepreneurial Development in the Lakota Community With Ryan Hussman

By Tanna Soukup | November 8, 2022
Start Dakota Episode 5

Ryan Hussman, Social Enterprise Coordinator at Thunder Valley CDC (formerly) and Brienne Maner, President at Startup Sioux Falls, discuss their passion for supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners in their…

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