Join us as we celebrate the amazing accomplishments of local and national entrepreneurship and look forward with Victor Hwang, founder of Right to Start, an organization working to make it easier for everyone across the county to start and grow their business. 

See how Hennepin County and Minnesota’s efforts develop more business ownership and what you can do to support entrepreneurship.

Hosted by Elevate Hennepin, an entrepreneur focused initiative powered by Hennepin County

Victor Hwang
Victor is an economic growth expert. His ideas have shaped the economic lives of millions of people worldwide and his work has helped over 300 communities, cities, states, companies, and even entire countries in creating greater economic prosperity.

He previously held the position of Vice President of Entrepreneurship at the Kauffman Foundation, the world’s leading philanthropy supporting entrepreneurs with an endowment of $2 billion. At Kauffman, he led initiatives that impacted more than 200,000 entrepreneurs, including efforts in catalyzing capital formation, transforming economic development practices, launching a national policy roadmap, and breaking barriers for underserved entrepreneurs.

About Right to Start
Right to Start is a national nonpartisan movement to advance entrepreneurship as a civic priority throughout the United States. Entrepreneurship has long been viewed as a solitary endeavor—the lone starter in a basement or garage. 

Right to Start’s vision is to transform America so that all communities prioritize entrepreneurship, clearing away obstacles to ensure that every American has an equal right to start and a level playing field on which to embark. The campaign is conducted through two affiliated nonprofit organizations, a 501(c)3 and 501(c)4.