The Forge North initiative is comprised of a coalition of entrepreneurs, investors, corporate innovators, entrepreneurial support organizations, and others committed to making Minneapolis-Saint Paul the best place for people from all backgrounds to start and scale ventures. Join us and become a partner in this effort.
The Forge North Leadership Council and founding partner organizations led the coalition in setting bold goals for the Minneapolis-Saint Paul region’s startup ecosystem. Our focus for the next three years is on:
If you’re working to advance these goals through your own organization or network, join your peers! There will be many ways to engage, participate, and contribute.
As a Coalition Partner, you are committing to support the MSP entrepreneurial ecosystem and help achieve these regional goals. As a partner in this growing coalition, you can expect to:
Connect with other peers such as leaders of entrepreneurial support organizations, venture capital firms, enterprise innovation teams, and more.
Work with the Forge North Leadership Council to design the coalition’s strategic priorities to advance our shared goals.
Lead joint projects with other coalition members working to advance our goals locally and promote our region around the world.
Director of Employer Inclusivity, CEI & Co-Founder, Graveti
Managing Director, Techstars Farm-to-Fork & Managing Partner, Bread & Butter Ventures
Owner, Just Law LLC & Director of Community Advancement - Twin Cities, CRF
EVP and Chief Customer + Innovation Officer & Board Member, GREATER MSP Partnership
Co-Founder + CEO
CEO + Founder
Executive Director
Senior Director, Enterprise Accelerators
Co-founder, Salo & Board Member, GREATER MSP Partnership
Managing Partner
Managing Director, Investments, Carlson Family Office
Coalition partners are updated on a rolling basis. Check back soon to see new partners!
