Startups

Entrepreneurs, business owners, and a tax manager get together to discuss the challenges and successes of starting and running a business, with the added challenge of: no BS allowed. Featuring: Host Steve LeBeau – Editor-in-chief of Minnesota Business Magazine Sidekick John Sweeney – Owner and Director of Brave New Workshop Comedy Theater Panelists: Matthew T. Brown – Manager of Tax Services and part of Lurie’s Emerging Leaders Group; CPA and Juris Doctor; provides tax and consulting advice to individuals, businesses, trusts and estates. Lisa Nicholson – Founder and owner of Salsa Lisa; makes fresh all-natural salsas sold throughout Minnesota and nationally. Chip Pearson – Cofounder, Board Chairman and Managing Partner of Jamf; founder of The Foundation; got his start in IT desktop support; dedicated to helping organizations succeed with Apple. Ping Yeh – Cofounder and CEO of Minnesota Cup-winning startup StemoniX; accelerates the discovery of new medicines; alumnus of Carlson School of Management; holds degrees and certifications in nanotechnology and program management. Music by Bill Lang Sponsors: Kruskopf & Company (KC Truth) Minnesota Business Magazine Lurie, LLP Schram Vineyards Recorded live in the Truth Bar in downtown Minneapolis.