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JOIN US WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4th
In February, we’re sitting down with Jodi Schwan (Align Content Studio, SiouxFalls.Business, and Pigeon605), Megan Raposa (SF.Simplified), and Joseph Sneve (The Dakota Scout), with Sarah Klongerbo (Quotable Copy) serving as emcee, for a conversation on entrepreneurship, storytelling, and building media-driven businesses. Join us for an honest, behind-the-scenes look at how local journalist-entrepreneurs have grown their ventures and helped shape the stories that move our community forward.
SCHEDULE
8:00 AM: Connect over coffee & pastries
8:30 AM: Welcome performance by local artist
8:35 AM: Founder Stories
9:15 AM: Event concludes & FREE coworking begins
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
SCHEDULE
8:00 AM: Connect over coffee & pastries
8:30 AM: Welcome performance by local artist
8:35 AM: Founder Stories
9:15 AM: Event concludes & FREE coworking begins
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Founders, innovators, community leaders, and creatives who want to support each other and network
- Community builders who want to be involved in contributing to the startup community
- Individuals with interest in the industry or topic of the month
WHY ATTEND?
Startup Sunrise is your opportunity to kick-start your day with a punch of inspiration and a side of connection. A little bit of what you can expect:- Be inspired by the stories of startup founders and engage in conversations that move our community forward.
- Face-to-face networking with like-minded people
- A supportive environment willing to help you take your next step as a founder
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Jodi Schwan, Align Content Studio & SiouxFalls.Business
Jodi Schwan is the founder of Align Content Studio, which launched in 2017 and provides content marketing strategy, production and distribution for clients in a wide range of industries. She also develops and oversees Align's original digital media brands, including www.SiouxFalls.Business and Pigeon605.com, along with providing business news and analysis to Dakota News Now and KELO-AM.
Megan Raposa, SF.Simplified
Megan Raposa is an award-winning journalist and founder of Sioux Falls Simplified, a local news outlet delivering clear, concise, and conversational updates about the forces shaping Sioux Falls. Through her twice-weekly newsletter, Megan cuts through the clutter with bullet-pointed, bite-sized news - no jargon, no politics, no B.S. - helping residents stay informed and connected to their community.
Joseph Sneve, The Dakota Scout
Info coming soon.
Sarah Klongerbo, Quotable Copy
Info coming soon.
ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS
Please enter the building from on the east side of the building, directly adjacent to the parking lot.
If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact the Startup Sioux Falls office at 605-275-8000.
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
View parking map.
CONTACT
[email protected]
Location
Startup Sioux Falls
100 East 6th Street, Sioux Falls, SD, USA
100 East 6th Street, Sioux Falls, SD, USA
Date & Time
February 4, 2026,
8:00 - 9:15 AM
8:00 - 9:15 AM