Meet our Minnebar19 Community Partners
MinnebarWe’re thrilled to introduce this year’s lineup of community organizations, user groups, and nonprofits joining us at Minnebar19 as Community Partners! These groups are doing incredible work across tech, education, entrepreneurship, and equity — and we’re proud to share space with them.
Be sure to stop by their tables during lunch to learn more, make connections, and get involved.
AppliedAI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to developing the next generation of AI leaders in Minnesota. We do this through a conference, podcast, weekly news, monthly newsletters, YouTube channel, and monthly meetups. Our events provide education, hands-on training, and real-world AI applications to help people of all ages learn how to use AI to solve real-life problems.
Blacks in Technology (BiT) is the largest community of Black people in the technology industry. Through community-focused activities, events and outreach, The Blacks In Technology (BIT) Foundation is “Stomping the Divide” by establishing a blueprint of world-class technical excellence and innovation by providing resources, guidance, networking, and opportunities for members to share their expertise and advance their careers.
Find them on: LinkedIn
The City of Bloomington is an advocate for/partner with/liaison for/connector for entrepreneurs and small business owners in our community.
Communiful connects people to the professional communities where they truly belong.
creatempls is dedicated to preparing students in communities with few opportunities for rewarding careers, by removing barriers and providing accessible STEM learning programs at no cost to the students or families.
Find them on: Linkedin
Elevate Hennepin is an initiative that offers no cost support to small businesses in Hennepin County
Find them on: Linkedin
Groove Capital is where MN entrepreneurs go to get their first institutional investment. By combining the power of an active angel network with a traditional venture fund, Groove accelerates the velocity to a startup’s first funding, while providing its investors with a platform and process to invest with confidence.
Find them on: Linkedin
Hack the Gap is an organization that provides access to technology through events such as hackathons, tech training programs, and client consultations.
HandsOn Twin Cities’ mission is to inspire, equip, and mobilize a movement of people to make a positive difference through community engagement and service.
Innovate MN is a public think tank that helps businesses figure out what’s next.
MN Women in Tech is a networking and educational meetup on a mission to empower, support, and connect women in the technology industry, fostering an inclusive and diverse community where all voices are heard and valued.
The MSP Startup Guide is a source of truth about organizations, resources, and events that can help venture-backed startups grow.
Open Source North, Since the beginning, has always been about bringing sponsors, speakers, and attendees together to learn, share, and connect™. Over the years, nearly 8,000 people have been a part of the OSN community through our conferences, speaker series events, and kick-off happy hours.
Penguins Unbound is a Linux User Group for Linux enthusiasts with diversified skills all across the Minneapolis / St. Paul metro area committed to sharing knowledge and building a community.
Smart North is a Minnesota based, 501 C(3) organization with a mission to promote digital equity and improve the quality of life in the state. The organization works with underserved and BIPOC communities to establish community tech hubs and offer various services such as youth-led tech support, workforce training, services for adults, and a tech talent pipeline.
Technologists for the Public Good (TPG) is a 501(c)6 non-profit, professional association for people who are reimagining how the government serves the public through technology, data, and design. We provide tools, resources, and a community in which people can find and learn from one another, across sectors, as individual practitioners with a common goal of helping government work better to deliver better outcomes to the public.
Find them on: Linkedin
The Diamond Resilience is a NexGen creative collective redefining the future of work and digital commerce through immersive technology. We merge immersive storytelling, blockchain-powered innovation, and spatial design to unlock sustainable career mobility and venture growth for digital creators in Web3 and XR through tailor programming, resources, and a dynamic community ecosystem.
Wild AI connects AI developers, researchers, and innovators in Minnesota to share ideas, collaborate, and push the boundaries of AI. We host monthly meetups every third Thursday at DayBlock Brewing for mingling, drinks, high-impact speakers and open networking offering a chance to connect with fellow innovators. Whether you’re just starting out or working on advanced AI projects, it’s a great opportunity to learn, meet like-minded individuals, and grow together in the rapidly evolving field of AI.
