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Celebrating MESA’s 2025 Graduates: OfferingTree, ProsperStack, Visana Health, DSP Workplace, Fulcrum

MESA honored the 2025 graduates of its mentoring program at its Annual Reception on October 29, hosted by Elite Partner BGM. The evening celebrated founders who have transformed their companies—and themselves—through MESA’s structured mentorship model. Each story reflected the program’s enduring mission: to accelerate growth, strengthen leadership, and grow the [...]

2025-11-07T09:45:33-06:00November 6, 2025|

MESA Mentor Paul Hanson: A Career of Building, Leading, and Giving Back

Paul Hanson has been helping ideas take shape for nearly four decades—from early software startups to social service nonprofits. A retired business and technology executive with experience spanning companies like Cargill, Northwest Airlines, and Bluestem Brands, Paul’s passion for problem-solving and mentorship has been a throughline of his career. Since [...]

2025-10-24T10:15:35-05:00October 24, 2025|

TurnSignl – Making a National Impact with an App That Redefines Safer Interactions on the Road

Born in the wake of George Floyd’s death, TurnSignl was founded to bring safety, accountability, and peace of mind to drivers during traffic stops and accidents. What started in Minnesota has since expanded nationwide, now protecting more than 200,000 people through its innovative real-time legal support platform. When Jazz Hampton [...]

2025-09-30T11:09:44-05:00September 29, 2025|

Fredrikson: Trusted Counsel for Minnesota’s Emerging Tech Economy

From practical legal solutions to deep community roots, Fredrikson brings strategic value to startups—and to MESA. As one of Minnesota’s largest and most respected law firms, Fredrikson has long been a go-to resource for companies navigating complex legal landscapes. But for emerging software startups, their value extends beyond legal advice—they [...]

2025-07-30T10:15:03-05:00July 30, 2025|

CLA: A Resource for Minnesota’s Innovation Economy

At MESA, our partners are more than just sponsors — they are champions of innovation, committed to strengthening Minnesota’s software economy. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) exemplifies this mission through its deep engagement with the tech community and unwavering support for software startups. As a MESA Premier Partner, CLA brings a powerful [...]

2025-06-24T10:07:29-05:00June 23, 2025|

MESA Mentees Achieve Milestone: $1.1 Billion in Funding Secured

The Minnesota Emerging Software Advisory (MESA) is proud to announce a remarkable milestone for its mentees: collectively, they have raised an impressive $1.1 billion in funding. This achievement is a testament to the value of consistent, experience-driven mentorship. By connecting startup CEOs with seasoned software executives, MESA empowers software startup [...]

2025-02-04T11:17:40-06:00February 4, 2025|

From Pharmacist to Tech Startup: Pyrls Revolutionizes Healthcare

Derek Borkowski, a pharmacist turned tech entrepreneur, created Pyrls, a digital platform revolutionizing how healthcare professionals access and utilize drug information. Born and raised in Winona, Minnesota, Derek Borkowski witnessed firsthand the impact of community businesses on local life through his mother's work in a pharmacy and his family's towing [...]

2025-01-15T11:02:02-06:00January 14, 2025|

John Moroney Named New President of MESA

Minneapolis, MN – December 17, 2024  Minnesota Emerging Software Advisory (MESA), a non-profit, pro bono mentoring organization inspired to make Minnesota’s emerging growth software economy rank among the most vibrant and respected in the nation, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Moroney as its new President. Moroney is [...]

2024-12-17T09:39:54-06:00December 17, 2024|

Powering the Future: Premier Partners Support MESA’s Mission to Grow the Size and Vibrancy of Minnesota’s Software Startup Community.

Each of MESA's Premier Partners is essential to our growth and impact. These companies offer a range of professional support helpful to entrepreneurs and we trust their unique skills and services. In this spotlight, we're highlighting our three Premier Partners: RSM, Modern Logic, and Wise IT Consulting. MESA is excited [...]

2024-12-03T10:48:30-06:00December 3, 2024|

Brevity’s AI-Powered Revenue Performance Platform Aims to Win with the Habitualization of Sales Practice.

Imagine practicing a sales pitch like a professional athlete – perfecting your approach and response to an endless variety of real-life situations. That’s the beauty of Brevity, an AI-powered role-playing software designed to help large and medium-sized enterprise sales teams onboard sellers more rapidly, enhance their skills, increase win rates, [...]

2024-11-13T10:18:06-06:00November 13, 2024|