**Spotlight Organization**: **[MILI](https://carlsonschool.umn.edu/centers-institutes/medical-industry-leadership-institute) and [Finnitsea Enterprises](https://finnitsea.com/)**
Meet: [Jessica Haupt](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahaupt/) and [Dane Stimart](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danestimart/)

Healthcare innovation thrives on collaboration—it’s driven by the experts behind the scenes who shape funding, compliance, and strategy. That’s why we’re launching a monthly series to spotlight these hidden power players and create new opportunities for connection. Knowing our community includes both morning commuters and evening go-getters, we’ll alternate each month between coffee meetups and evening events at local breweries.

**What to Expect:**

* High-impact, curated conversations with industry leaders
* 20-minute rapid insights from featured experts
* Open networking to foster meaningful connections

Let’s bring together the minds shaping the future of healthcare! Join us for real conversations, real connections, and real impact.

* **8:30 AM** – Arrival & Registration
* **8:45 AM – 9:05 AM** – Jessica Haupt and Dane Stimart
* **9:05 PM – untill close** – Networking & Open Conversations

**Who Should Attend?**
This series is designed for anyone passionate about advancing healthcare innovation and looking to connect with key players in the ecosystem!

* Healthcare Innovators & Entrepreneurs,
* Investors & Funders,
* Legal & Compliance Professionals,
* Healthcare Executives & Administrators,
* Consultants & Service Providers,
* Academics & Researchers.

Come join the tribe and be part of the conversations shaping the future of healthcare!

**Presenters:**

* Jessica Haupt, is the managing director of the Medical Industry Leadership Institute at the Carlson School of Management, Univ. of Minnesota.
* Dane Stimart, MBA, is a Carlson School of Management alumni and the CEO of Finnitsea Enterprises

Dane and Jessica are working on an ongoing initiative to provide opportunities for Minnesota entrepreneurs. This initiative is supported by the State of Minnesota, through a grant from The Office of Small Business Assistance partnership Competitive Grant Program, Department of Employment and Economic Development.

As part of this initiative, they are on a mission to identify and support underrepresented healthcare entrepreneurs across the state. The goal is to help innovators transform their ideas—whether a product, service, or startup—into thriving businesses. These services and support are being offered at no cost to participants.

They offer:

* Educational Sessions
* Networking Events
* Mentorship from Industry Experts
* Comprehensive Market Assessments

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