Prairie Capital Summit

This event brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and community builders to spark discussions around private capital in the Midwest.

Join us on October 7th at the Synclaire Events Venue for a day dedicated to unlocking opportunity, strengthening deal flow, and shaping the future of investment across our region. Together, we’re building momentum that fuels innovation and long-term economic growth in the Midwest.

Join our Community Driving Innovation & Economic Growth

What can I expect at Prairie Capital Summit?

Access to capital remains one of the most pressing challenges, and greatest opportunities, for entrepreneurs across the Midwest. Prairie Capital Summit exists to close that gap.

This highly curated gathering connects founders, investors, students, and resource partners in a space intentionally designed for meaningful dialogue and real relationships. Through keynotes, panel conversations, and breakout sessions, attendees will gain insight into the evolving capital landscape.

Whether you're raising, investing, advising, or exploring, this summit is built to move conversations forward.

Our Mission:

  • Showcase Deal Flow: Highlight capital raised, emerging startups, and momentum within the regional innovation ecosystem.
  • Investor Engagement: Feature active investors and funds shaping the future of North Dakota and Midwest startups.
  • Facilitate Meaningful Connections: Create opportunities for founders and investors to engage in substantive conversations.
  • Empower Startups: Help founders understand the capital landscape, refine their strategy, and connect with aligned investors.

Who is this event for?

  • Entrepreneurs: Looking to raise capital and explore equity finances s a pathway to grow their startup.
  • Investors: Seeking investment opportunities in early-stage startups.
  • Community Organizations: Supporting entrepreneurs with state or public resources.
  • Support Professionals: Financial advisors, SBDC representatives and more.
  • Students: Seeking careers or mentors in venture capital or entrepreneurship.

MAINSTAGE SPEAKERS

Robbie Lauf
Mainstage Speaker

Robbie Lauf

Executive Director
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

Jeanette Renshaw
Mainstage Speaker

Jeanette Renshaw

Partner
GrowthX

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Mainstage & Breakout Speaker

Jack Soslow

CEO & Partner
Ciridae

Aaron Mooney
Fireside Chat

Aaron Mooney

Co-Founder and COO
Tugboat

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Announcement

Kodee Furst

Director
50 South Capital

Tahira Dosani
Fireside Chat

Tahira Dosani

General Partner and Co-Founder
ResilienceVC

Patrick Blaschke
What Gets Funded Panel

Patrick Blaschke

Investor
Tribe Capital

Breakout Session Speakers

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Breakout Speaker

Scott Meyer

Founder
Chipp.AI

Joe Janey
Breakout Speaker

Joe Janey

Associate
Broadwater Capital

Questions?
For questions on the event itself, attendance, or volunteering, email Jada Schwindt.