Voice and vision: a higher Ed innovation special
Join us as the Launch MN Higher Education Network enters a closer partnership with the state’s innovation ecosystem. Matthew Pollard — bestselling author of The Introvert’s Edge and Sales Kickoff Speaker of the Year — will lead two interactive sessions on the power of storytelling and moving beyond the elevator pitch. Open to all members of Minnesota’s innovation community — from students and alumni to educators, researchers, entrepreneurs, and supporters — this gathering invites you to help shape a more connected and collaborative future.
AGENDA:
Session 1: "Build Your Story Playbook"
- 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking Break
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Session 2: "The Death of the Elevator Pitch"
- 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
- Q&A / Hot Seat
Speakers:
- Matthew Pollard
- Bardia Bijani
- Neela Mollgaard
Voice and vision: a higher Ed innovation special
Date
October 08, 2025
Time
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Best Buy TheaterPresented by
Launch MN Higher Education Network
Cost
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