Founders Founding: Work Zone
Part of Twin Cities Startup Week 2026, September 14–18.
Founders Founding is a hands-on Work Zone where founders connect with real experts, tackle the work that’s keeping them stuck, and get sh*t done.
Bring the work that’s been sitting on your list, the question you can’t quite answer, or the decision that’s slowing you down. Choose from tables hosted by experts in marketing, sales, finances, technology, legal matters, and more. Talk through your specific challenge, get practical guidance, and work with people who can help you move it forward.
You’ll also connect with other founders who understand what it takes to build something from scratch. Come with something to tackle. Leave with useful connections and meaningful progress on your business.
Experts Include:
Accounting, Bookkeeping & Taxes: Younouss Adjibi, A'S INITIATIVE LLC
AI & Automation: Jason Clement, Praxen
AI & Automation: Emily Balfour, Four Solutions Group
Branding, Marketing & Messaging: Meredith Clause, The Storycore
Branding, Marketing & Messaging: Becca Hoeft, Morris Hoeft Group
Business Strategy: Shannon Stauff, 51% Human
Business Strategy: Jordyn DiOrio, JDP Consult + Market Maven
Business Systems & Tools: Jeff Eddy, Order Collie Systems
Business Systems & Tools: Joe Slaughter, Layer1Holdings
Financing & Funding: Valerie Blomberg, New Audience
Financing & Funding: Tashie George, IFRI-TRYV & Tashie George LLC
Guidance for Brand New Founders: Masaood Yunus, FRCTN AI
Guidance for Brand New Founders: Jamie Ryan, JL Ryan Consulting LLC
IT Support: Raghu Velagaleti, LocalFeast
Legal: Francisco Martinez, LegalCORPS
Offer Development: Tim Bursch, Next Climb Collective
Prospecting & Sales: Paul Palmer, Commercial Choice Bid Services
Prospecting & Sales: Bethany Wrede Peterson, Certified High Performance Coach
Wealth Management / Financial Planning: Trevor Ausen, Authentic Life Financial Planning
Website Development: Peter Hayes, Workroom Creative
Drop in any time between 10 AM and 12 PM. No pitch, no slides. Just your work.
Getting here on Wednesday. Parking, Basecamp, lunch, and the rest of the day: tcstartupweek.com/wednesday