MAKERS IN Marketing
JOIN US WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1st
In April, we’re sitting down with Sarah Carnes of 9 Clouds and Valerie Sampson of The Sampson House to talk about what it’s really like to build and grow successful marketing agencies.
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 & WHY
Startup Sunrise is for founders, innovators, community leaders, creatives, and anyone curious about the topic of the month. Start your day with inspiration, real founder stories, and meaningful conversations.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Sarah Carnes, 9 Clouds
Info coming soon!
Valerie Sampson, The Sampson House
The Sampson House (TSH) is a full-service digital marketing agency creating award-winning work rooted in strategy, creativity, and connection. We help organizations move beyond surface-level marketing by uncovering what makes their business unique and translating it into cohesive branding, data-driven content, and seamless digital experiences. Our approach blends thoughtful strategy with strong design and performance-focused execution to help brands grow with purpose. At TSH, we believe the best marketing doesn’t just get attention—it builds trust, tells meaningful stories, and creates lasting impact.
ENTRY
Please enter from 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.
View parking map
CONTACT
[email protected]
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 & WHY
Startup Sunrise is for founders, innovators, community leaders, creatives, and anyone curious about the topic of the month. Start your day with inspiration, real founder stories, and meaningful conversations.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Sarah Carnes, 9 Clouds
Info coming soon!
Valerie Sampson, The Sampson House
The Sampson House (TSH) is a full-service digital marketing agency creating award-winning work rooted in strategy, creativity, and connection. We help organizations move beyond surface-level marketing by uncovering what makes their business unique and translating it into cohesive branding, data-driven content, and seamless digital experiences. Our approach blends thoughtful strategy with strong design and performance-focused execution to help brands grow with purpose. At TSH, we believe the best marketing doesn’t just get attention—it builds trust, tells meaningful stories, and creates lasting impact.
ENTRY
Please enter from 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.
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
April 1, 2026, 8:00 - 9:15 AM