Celebrating Entrepreneurship: Stories from the Frontlines

​Date & Time: November 6, 5:00–7:30 PM
Location: CLA Connection Center (next to the Vikings Practice Facility)

​Join Great North Ventures and CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) for an evening celebrating entrepreneurship.

​Featured Speakers:

​RJ Lewandowski – CEO, Technology Architects

​RJ Lewandowski is recognized as one of Minnesota’s top technology leaders. A seasoned innovator with experience at world-class companies like Palo Alto Networks, he has built a career at the intersection of cybersecurity, business growth, and enterprise innovation.

​About Technology Architects

​As CEO of Technology Architects, RJ leads a firm with over 20 years of history as a trusted IT partner for businesses worldwide. Under his leadership, the company is building on its legacy of delivering secure, reliable technology by helping organizations embrace transformative tools while staying ahead of modern threats.

​Antti Reijonen & Markus Melin – Co-Founders, NROC

​Antti and Markus are seasoned cybersecurity veterans who have spent their careers building and defending mission-critical technology. Their expertise spans decades of protecting enterprises from emerging digital threats while driving secure innovation at scale.

​About NROC

​Their newest venture, NROC, is Great North Ventures’ latest portfolio company. NROC is tackling one of the most urgent challenges in business today: how to unleash AI in the workplace safely and effectively. By combining deep security know-how with bold vision, Antti and Markus are reimagining how AI can transform the future of work.

​After the discussion, enjoy food, drinks, and networking with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders.