Join us for a lifescience startup tradition: Walleye Tank pitch competition highlighting Minnesota and Minnesota-connected startups. This event will be in person at the UMN Carlson School of Management and live streamed via YouTube. The pitch competition will run from 1-4pm and will be followed by a networking reception from 4-7pm with appetizers and beverages. The 455 member University of Minnesota Venture Center Business Advisory Group will be invited to the event and networking session.

Current Agenda as of January 23, 2023:
1:00 PM: Welcome, Introductions and Agenda
1:15 PM: Keynote speaker
1:20 PM Pitches: Students, Juniors, Mid-Level Reelers, Professionals
3:45 PM: Awards
4:00 PM: Live streaming ends and reception in the atrium begins
6:30 PM: Event conclusion

Email venture@umn.edu with any questions
Mary MacCarthy, MBA
Sr. Program Manager, UMN Venture Center

This event is organized by the University of Minnesota Venture Center and Mayo Clinic Office of Entrepreneurship. Financial support is provided by the University of Minnesota Medical School the Gary S. Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship and Launch Minnesota. Promotional sponsorship by The Medical Alley Association.

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