Prairie Capital Summit

Prairie Capital Summit is a dynamic conference designed to fuel the success of entrepreneurs and startups by connecting them with vital resources. This event brings together a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, investors, and community builders to ignite conversations around private capital in the Midwest. Whether you're looking to invest, seeking funding, or simply wanting to learn more about the venture capital landscape, this event is your gateway to new opportunities.

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What can I expect at Prairie Capital Summit?

Access to capital and investors is one of the biggest issues facing entrepreneurs in the Midwest. Prairie Capital Summit is an event that aims to provide a solution. This summit intimately connects entrepreneurs, investors and resource partners in order to create a space for discussions around capital to happen.

This event is designed to create an atmosphere for investors, founders, students and resource partners to come together to share, learn and connect with others in the region about the potential of equity position financing. The summit features keynote speakers, panel discussions, breakout workshops, and a showcasing of resources.

Our Mission:

  • Showcase Deal Flow: Highlighting funds raised and success stories of local entrepreneurs.
  • Investor Engagement: Featuring investors who have invested in North Dakota companies.
  • Facilitate Connections: Creating a platform for meaningful interactions between investors and startups
  • Startups: Discover potential investors, understand the capital landscape in North Dakota, and refine your pitch.
  • Investors: Identify promising startups, explore investment opportunities, and learn why North Dakota is an attractive investment destination.

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.
  • Students: Seeking careers in venture capital or entrepreneurship.
  • Support Professionals: Legal financial advisors, SBDC representatives and more.
  • Government Officials: Actively involved in funding initiatives.

 

MAINSTAGE SPEAKERS

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Event Host

Kodee Furst

Director
50 South Capital

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Keynote Speaker

Chris Heivly

Managing Director
The Startup Factory

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Fireside Chat

Betsy Fore

Founder
Velveteen Ventures

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Fireside Chat Moderator

Hollie Mackey

CEO
NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota

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Mainstage Speaker

Victor Gutwein

Managing Partner
M25

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Mainstage Speaker

David Batcheller

Co-Founder
Josda

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Mainstage Speaker

Mollie Ficocello

Co-Founder
Three Farm Daughters

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Mainstage Speaker

Amy Reischauer

Deputy Director, Outreach and Education
U.S. SEC, Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation

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Mainstage Speaker

Thomas Beadle

State Treasurer
State of North Dakota

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Fireside Chat Moderator

Ben Stanley

Principal
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Fireside Chat

Kris Poulson

Using AI to Accelerate Growth Panel

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Panel Host

Dr. Patrick Hogan

CEO
Prescient Healthcare

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Panelist

Matthew Osborn

Founder 
Hyphen AI

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Panelist

Scott Meyer

Founder
Chipp.AI

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Panelist

Larry Page

Managing Director 
Lewis & Clark AgriFood

Breakout Session Speakers

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Breakout Speaker

Joe Janey

Associate
Broadwater Capital

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Breakout Speaker

Aaron Mooney

Founder
Tugboat

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Breakout Speaker

Ben Stanley

Principal
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Breakout Speaker

Tim Weelborg

Co-founder and Managing Partner
Homegrown Capital

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Breakout Speaker

Adam Zach

Founder
Legacy

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Breakout Speaker

Alyssa Lakoduk

Managing Director
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Breakout Speaker

Lily Schroeder

Senior Associate
50 South Capital

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Breakout Speaker

Scott Schofield

Deputy Site Lead + Tech Scout
Northrop Grumman

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Breakout Speaker

Wyatt Warkenthien

Co-Founder and Head of Operations
Lilac Agriculture  

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Breakout Speaker

Megan Roudebush

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

2025 EVENT SPONSORS

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