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Finalists Announced for Hey Sioux Falls Awards
Eighteen finalists have been selected for six awards celebrating entrepreneurship in the region. Award winners will be named at the second annual Hey Sioux Falls event, which will be held…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: Bluestem Capital
When Steve Kirby formed his private equity firm, Bluestem Capital, back in 1996, one aspect of the business was crucial—the people. “You can’t do a good deal with bad people,…
Read MoreOrganization Focus: Falls Angel Fund
Back in July 2016, the first iteration of Falls Angel Fund launched after several years of planning, recruitment, and fundraising. Now, in 2019, the second fund is underway and is…
Read MoreRob Walling Discusses Innovative Growth Paths for Startups (Video)
TinySeed co-founder, Rob Walling, shares about how some companies are raising venture capital funding while avoiding the risk-it-all and “shoot the moon” mentality that is prevalent in Silicon Valley. Learn…
Read MoreHow Eric Weisser Built a $65 Million E-Commerce Distribution Business (Video)
Eric Weisser, CEO of Weisser Distributing, shares how he and his father have built a $65 million e-commerce empire by selling auto parts and other products on Amazon. Learn more…
Read MoreHow HabitAware is Bringing Awareness to Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
HabitAware co-founder Aneela Idnani shares how her company is helping people that suffer from a series of mental conditions called body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs). Their product, a smart band called…
Read MoreHow Peter Chamberlain Aims to Prevent Senior Falls and Reduce Healthcare Spending (Video)
WalkWise founder, Peter Chamberlain, shares how his startup is aiming to prevent senior falls and reduce healthcare spending with his company’s smart walker attachment. He also discusses the role South…
Read MoreMark Luecke Awarded 2019 Spirit of Enterprise Award (Video)
Mark Luecke, CEO of Prairie AquaTech, was awarded the Spirit of Enterprise Award by McGowan Capital and the Enterprise Institute at the 2019 Innovation Expo in Sioux Falls, SD. Learn…
Read MoreHow to Grow Your Business Valuation 100% in 1 Year (Video)
Thomas Smale shares five lessons he’s learned while facilitating over $500 million in business transactions through his business brokerage company, FE International. This is a talk from the South Dakota…
Read MoreAnnie Capital: Investing in the Power of Women (Video)
Annie Capital Managing Partner Kodee Furst tells the story of her women-focused venture capital firm and what they look for in the founders they invest in. This is a talk…
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