About
We are a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors. Building on our region’s rich legacy of innovation in education, we focus on supporting education entrepreneurs by providing regular networking, collaboration and learning opportunities, as well as helping strengthen our local educational entrepreneurial ecosystem and connecting it with our broader business, investment and academic communities.
EdNorth Factsheet:
Our Vision
Our vision is that the Twin Cities region will become a national leader in providing innovative solutions for the education and training sectors. We will do this by regularly bringing together educators, academics, entrepreneurs, investors, and education industry enthusiasts in order to create a collaborative, connected and vibrant ecosystem where people across education and training disciplines can work together to discuss challenges, explore innovative strategies and implement creative and effective solutions for the global opportunities in education and training.
North Star compass emphasizes our belief that innovation happens WITH communities, not to communities. We're also inspired by "True North".
Blue"North" signals our affinity for the upper Midwest: And our resilience through the cold.
Orange color recalls our history. Plus, it's Gatorade orange, reminding us to refresh ourselves as we work hard and play smart.
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZERS
Steve Wellvang
Lawyer and adviser in education and technology sectors. Former president and CEO of ECMC Holdings Corp.
Eric Nelson
Cofounder of Fanschool. Former social studies teacher and program coordinator.
SPONSORS
Thanks to our generous sponsors for their support of our community!
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Peter Bohacek--Pivot Interactives/Discovery Ed
Randi Economou--Capstone
Adam Gordon – EdTech Consultant
Heidi Johnson--ECMC Group
Scott Kinney – Devonshire Investors/NovoEd
Eli Maloley--Vivacity Tech PBC
Andrew Morrow – UMN-OTC
Josh Slayton – Holmes Corporation
Steve Wellvang – Fox Rothschild LLP
