Pitch to Podium: Connecting Innovation to City Mayors

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

​For one evening, founders and mayors step away from the pitch deck and onto the podium to share their origin stories.

​5 to 7 speakers from across the ecosystem will gather to share their stories, opportunities, and obstacles that sparked their most inspired initiatives. Every conversation in the room is designed to inspire how we can build stronger public-private partnerships and deeper, more resilient startup communities.

​Come ready to engage, learn, and be inspired. Walking distance from University of St. Thomas, where the rest of the earlier programming will be.

​Space is limited, so please register ahead of time here!