Rise and Shine with Startup Sioux Falls at Startup Sunrise, a monthly gathering of founders and innovators!

 

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

Next Event: Wednesday, September 6, 2023

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. We may also have a few other creative surprises in store. 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 and Speakers:

In September, we look forward to hosting a conversation about Igniting Innovation with featured speakers, Melissa Goodwin, Senior Vice President for the Innovation Lab and Peter Burghardt, Executive Director of The Batchery.

Learn more about Melissa and Peter below!

 

Schedule

8:00 AM: Coffee – Connect over a cup of ‘Rise & Shine’ by The Source, roasted exclusively for Startup Sunrise.

8:30 AM: Welcome by Maddie Peschong and preview performance by the featured artist for the Washington Pavilion’s monthly Live & Local series.

8:35 AM: Founder Stories – Hear 5-minute presentations from two founders or business leaders, followed by a conversation facilitated by Startup Sioux Falls.

9:15 AM: Event concludes, but FREE coworking begins (9:15 am-Noon)

 

Ticket Information

Tickets are free, but space is limited. Grab your free ticket HERE. Hurry, they go fast!

 

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 Melissa Goodwin and Innovation Lab

Melissa draws on two decades of experience in R&D, technology, innovation, and leadership to bring new and meaningful ideas to life. She currently leads innovation and commercialization efforts at the Innovation Institute member and subscription health systems across the country. She is a Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow. published author, and TEDx Speaker.

 

The Innovation Lab has brought over 22 products to market, built a pipeline worth 24M (and growing) with a 98% inventor satisfaction rate. Member systems include Avera Health, Bon Secours Mercy Health, Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, MultiCare Health System, and Valley Children’s Health. 

 

About Peter Burghardt and The Batchery

Peter Burghardt is the Executive Director of The Batchery, an early-stage startup accelerator known for propelling tech startups to success. During Peter’s tenure, The Batchery has invested millions of dollars into a diverse portfolio of startups, many of which have secured significant funding rounds, been featured on leading startup programs like Shark Tank, and achieved remarkable growth. 

 

As an ardent advocate for the entrepreneurial community, Peter has actively worked towards fostering partnerships with VC investors, business communities, and industry leaders to strengthen the startup ecosystem. He is also passionate about the role of startups in driving positive social change.

 

In 2021, Peter co-launched IA Seed Ventures, an early-stage investment fund where he serves as a General Partner.

 

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:

Free and paid parking is available throughout the area. Please refer to this parking guide.

 

Sponsors:

We’d like to thank our Builder Level Sponsors for making this event possible:

Boyce Law Firm, USF Entrepreneurial Studies Program, Eide Bailly, First Bank & Trust, First National Bank in Sioux Falls, First PREMIER Bank, Homegrown Capital, MarketBeat, Midwest Employee Benefits, Pendar Properties, Sanford Health Plan, Tiger29, Voyage Federal Credit Union.

 

Questions? Contact:

Sara Lum

[email protected]