Ready to take your startup to the next level? Join us for an engaging and insightful event tailored for founders, innovators, and dreamers who want to turn big ideas into thriving businesses. During this event you can expect the following takeaways: Properly validating your startup idea What does AI mean for your startup How does government policy impact your startup About the Speaker: Josh Christy For over 15 years, Josh ran Codelation, a custom software and app development firm located in…
Find out more »We are excited to share about the collaborative efforts fostering the Rapid City entrepreneurial ecosystem. Several new companies will graduate from the WildFire Labs Accelerator, and Elevate Rapid City will welcome 2 new companies to the DLAB. Those graduating are: Host Happy Hour (Brigit Blote, Annie Lien, Ashlynn Atwood) – 2nd hand clothing popups delivered to wedding venues. Counsil (John Barbour & Manasy Manoj) – AURA Unfunded Requirement Management Software for military bases. OptimusGo (Ramtin Ababaf & John Sahota) – AI customer acquisition for…
Find out more »Manager’s Toolkit: Part Two – Engaging Leadership & Retention In this second session, we’ll dive into how to inspire and engage your team through empathetic leadership. You’ll learn how to motivate employees, lead with emotional intelligence, and create a workplace where people feel valued and want to stay. Key takeaways: Motivate and Engage: Create a positive, productive environment through clear communication and leadership. Lead with Empathy: Build trust by understanding and supporting your team’s needs. Retain Top Talent: Use emotional…
Find out more »Network with your fellow Elevate investors/members on this informative all-day trip to South Dakota’s State Capitol! You’ll have the opportunity to visit with your elected officials, listen in on committee discussions and the afternoon session. We want to have a great showing from the best city in South Dakota (yes, we might be a little bias!). You can ride the bus with other members or meet us in Pierre. Register today to be a part of the Rapid City area…
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