The Collaborative Events
The Collaborative events help companies efficiently and effectively address the issues commonly faced by all growing businesses. Whether you need the right contact or information on a specific issue, The Collaborative programs, seminars, and Annual Minnesota Venture & Finance Conference can help you meet your challenges.

2011 was another strong year in The Collaborative's 25 years serving Minnesota entrepreneurs and investors and the state’s Innovation Economy. 2,500 CEOs, CFOs, managers, investors and executives attended our 12 events, featuring 125-150 knowledgeable speakers and 40 relevant topics.

Click here to read amazing nuggets from many of our outstanding speakers in 2011.
Click here for an overview of all our 2011 events and speakers.

In 2012, The Collaborative will present an array of topics from some of our successful seminar series:

The Collaborative Growth Series
Our well attended and successful 3-hour, 2-panel transaction seminars including extensive take home materials are can’t-miss programs known for strong networking and content. They also rely on The Collaborative trademark of presenting issues from those who’ve been there. CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Investors, Experts and Peers.
• February 8, 2012 – Private Equity
• April 2012 – Mergers & Acquisitions
• May 2012 – Going Public

The Collaborative Leadership Series
This series presents current economic issues important to all Minnesotans from the perspective of the innovation economy, examining our state’s opportunities, challenges and our fabled quality of life.
• March 7, 2012 – The ChangeMakers

The Collaborative Convergence Series - Medtech & Cleantech
These breakfast explorations look at world-changing industry convergence, examining the state’s Innovation Economy and our opportunities created by industry crossover and convergence.

The Collaborative Innovation Series
These events feature four sessions each, with more than a dozen experienced speakers delving into "Everything it Takes to Build a Company."
• January 12, 2012
• Additional Innovation Series events coming in Summer 2012

Also this fall:

The Annual Minnesota Venture & Finance Conference brings together more than 400 entrepreneurs, investors and professionals for unparalleled networking and information exchange.