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Twin Cities Startup Week '26

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The Sustainable Edge Panel

Twin Cities Startup Week '26

Auditorium 140, 1st Floor, in between the parking lot entrance and the sponsor alley. Minneapolis College of Art and Design, 2501 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404

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About Event

Part of Twin Cities Startup Week 2026, September 14–18.

What does it take to build a business that creates meaningful impact and actually works in the real world?

Educators from St. Catherine University join local business leaders to explore how interdisciplinary entrepreneurship addresses pressing environmental challenges. The panel bridges academic theory and market reality, delivering actionable best practices for participants launching or scaling purpose-driven ventures in Minnesota.

Attendees will leave with practical perspectives for building businesses where people, planet, purpose, and profitability don't have to be competing priorities.

Speakers:

Greg White, Chief Technology Officer, Prototype Garage
Sarah Lechowich, CEO & Founder, True North Roofing
Dr. Paula Furey, Endowed Professor, St. Catherine University
Dr. Emily Worrall, Assistant Professor, St. Catherine University
Fawzi Awad (Moderator), Associate Professor, St. Catherine University

Getting here on Wednesday. Parking, Basecamp, lunch, and the rest of the day: tcstartupweek.com/wednesday

Location

Auditorium 140, 1st Floor, in between the parking lot entrance and the sponsor alley. Minneapolis College of Art and Design, 2501 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Presented by

Twin Cities Startup Week '26

We’re busy crafting an unforgettable agenda. Stay tuned for the official calendar to drop!

Hosted By

12 Going