The Incubator

Michelle Gjerde

New Zeal leader brings global tech innovation experience to startup community

Meet Zeal’s new executive director — a leader with extensive experience in the startup world.

8 years ago

Governor’s Giant Vision qualifiers announced

Eight businesses will compete for $20,000 in this year’s Governor’s Giant Vision competition hosted by the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

8 years ago

Engineering and construction firm specializing in biotech experiences rapid growth

This Sioux Falls engineering firm specializes in biotech projects and is growing fast.

8 years ago

Zeal announces 2018 Growth Accelerator

Up to four early-stage entrepreneurs will have the chance to jump-start their businesses through the 2018 Growth Accelerator program at the Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship.

8 years ago

Advice for entrepreneurs: If you wait for perfection, you’ll never start anything

New Zeal board member Karla Santi offers valuable advice for entrepreneurs.

8 years ago

Projected to be a billion-dollar company, this Sioux Falls operations base has ‘a long, long way to grow’

Forbes says this is one of the nation’s next billion-dollar companies. Investors just backed it with $110 million. And its operations center is based in Sioux Falls.

8 years ago

Startup seeks to change the way organizations raise money online

A Sioux Falls startup is trying to change the way organizations raise money online.

8 years ago

1 Million Cups Unplugged aims to build startups, community

Part of the revamped 1 Million Cups includes a monthly stop at Zeal with a focus on new-business ownership.

8 years ago

International animal genetics leader opens its largest lab in Sioux Falls

The operation started with little fanfare last fall, but what’s happening inside its lab could bring dozens of biotech jobs to Sioux Falls and improve animal genetics for farmers worldwide.

8 years ago
Matthew Paulson

Paulson to bring passion for entrepreneurship to new Zeal role

Entrepreneur, author and angel investor Matthew Paulson is one of several new board members at the Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship.

8 years ago

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