Upcoming Events
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Connections and Conversations Happy Hour: April 2026
Join us for our April networking happy hour for an evening designed to spark meaningful conversations and fresh connections.
Reconnect with familiar faces, meet new people across the healthcare and innovation community, and enjoy the kind of conversations that keep creative energy flowing into 2026.
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Connections and Conversations Happy Hour: March 2026
Join us for our March networking happy hour for an evening designed to spark meaningful conversations and fresh connections.
Reconnect with familiar faces, meet new people across the healthcare and innovation community, and enjoy the kind of conversations that keep creative energy flowing into 2026.
Learn More and RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/healthcaremn/events/313282015/
Connections and Conversations Happy Hour: February 2026
Join us for our February networking happy hour at Cowboy Jack’s—an evening designed to spark meaningful conversations and fresh connections.
Reconnect with familiar faces, meet new people across the healthcare and innovation community, and enjoy the kind of conversations that keep creative energy flowing into 2026.
The place offers a full kitchen with delicious food options, so grab a bite or a drink, settle in, and keep the conversation going.
Connections & Conversations COFFEE with Mayo Clinic Platform
Healthcare innovation doesn’t happen in silos — it thrives on collaboration and is powered by the people working tirelessly behind the scenes in strategy, funding, design, and compliance.
That’s exactly what our monthly Spotlight Series is all about: shining a light on the power players fueling Minnesota’s healthcare ecosystem — and sparking the connections that keep it moving forward.
☕ November Meetup: Coffee & Conversations with Mayo Clinic Platform_Acclerate
Spotlight Organization: Mayo Clinic
Featuring: Jamie Sundsbak, Director – Acclerate, Mayo Clinic Platform
Join us for a morning of insights and networking as we spotlight Mayo Clinic Platform and hear from Jamie Sundsbak, who leads their Accelerate program – a 30-week initiative that helps early-stage health tech and AI startups get market-ready.
Coffee courtesy of Impact Hub Minneapolis.
Agenda
🕣 8:30 AM — Arrival & Coffee
🗣️ 8:45 – 9:05 AM — Spotlight Presentation with Jamie Sundsbak
🤝 9:05 – 9:30 AM — Open Networking + Curated Conversations
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💡 What to Expect
High-impact, insider insights from leaders shaping the healthcare ecosystem
Open networking with a diverse community of innovators, funders, and experts
Real talk. Real people. Real impact.
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👥 Who Should Attend
This series is for anyone passionate about advancing healthcare innovation — and looking to connect with Minnesota’s healthcare tribe:
✔️ Healthcare Innovators & Entrepreneurs
✔️ Investors & Funders
✔️ Legal & Compliance Experts
✔️ Healthcare Executives & Administrators
✔️ Consultants & Service Providers
✔️ Academics & Researchers
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✨ Come join the tribe, grab a coffee, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of healthcare in Minnesota.