1 Million Cups Eden Prairie (1MCEP) will launch its fall season on Wednesday, Sept. 4, with a presentation by Kailin Oliver, associate director of the MN Cup.
The event, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Garden Room at Eden Prairie City Center, will focus on MN Cup’s role as a catalyst for innovation and business growth in Minnesota.
Recognized as the nation’s largest statewide startup competition, MN Cup connects entrepreneurs with industry professionals, investors, and peers, fostering significant economic impact since 2005. Over 23,000 Minnesotans have participated, with finalists raising more than $1.1 billion in capital and contributing to job creation and business partnerships across the state.
Oliver’s presentation will explore the competition’s impact on Minnesota’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and the opportunities it offers for local startups. 1MCEP is a weekly gathering of entrepreneurs designed to share ideas, build connections, and collaborate on business ventures.
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