MESA Partners

MESA Partner Network

Minnesota Emerging Software Advisory (MESA) has assembled a network of business resource partners who share MESA’s mission to increase the size and vibrancy of the MN startup software community. Each partner offers business services specifically tailored to the needs of startup companies across their formative stages of growth. As such, MESA makes its mentees aware of these companies and their offerings, so mentees have service providers to turn to if unsure where to go. Additionally, our partners are financially supporting MESA to ensure MESA sustains and expands its mentoring efforts to grow the Minnesota startup software community.

Premier Partners

Modern Logic

Modern Logic is an innovation agency that specializes in helping startups build and market digital products.

Wise IT Consulting

Wise IT Consulting is a Minnesota based company that is focused on delivering IT talent the way our clients want it.

CLA

CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you.

FREDRIKSON & BYRON P.A.

Fredrikson is a 400+ attorney law firm known for its practical business approach and full breadth of services. Fredrikson serves clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. With offices in the Midwest, China and Mexico, Fredrikson combines legal insight with strategic guidance to help clients achieve their goals.

Elite Partners

Trinet

TriNet delivers full-service HR solutions that help businesses thrive by providing expert guidance, top-tier benefits, risk mitigation, compliance, payroll, and cutting-edge technology. With TriNet, you gain the support to focus on growth while your employees receive the HR resources they need—ensuring a stronger, more efficient workplace.

Saul Ewing

Building a company requires an effective team of experienced and trusted advisors. The attorneys at Saul Ewing represent entrepreneurs, startups and emerging companies starting and growing high-growth software and technology companies. Let our experience be your guide.

BGM

Partnering with BGM gives you expert financial guidance tailored to your goals. As a full-service firm, we navigate change with you—turning challenges into opportunities through proactive advising and strategic solutions. Our entrepreneurially inspired team has faced firsthand the constancy of change in business—they put their experience to practical use, helping you meet the challenges and opportunities that come with an emerging growth company.

BELL BANK

Bell is the largest family- and employee-owned bank in the upper Midwest, and one of the largest in the nation, with more than $13 billion in assets. That success is thanks to our many loyal customers, whose confidence in us has led to growth and opportunity. Our values – creating a family atmosphere, treating our customers well and paying it forward to make our community a better place – are at the core of all we do.

HAMMER CONSULTING

Hammer Consulting is a professional search firm based in Minneapolis. We specialize in helping companies build their AE and SE teams, as well as find them Sales Leaders to take them to the next level. After over 25 years in business we have a network of thousands of known and proven top performers. We provide thoroughly vetted, qualified and interested candidates in a guaranteed time period or your investment is returned.

RSM

RSM’s TMT industry practice offers assurance, tax, and business consulting services tailored to emerging and mid-sized companies. Our experts understand your evolving landscape, proactively addressing challenges and delivering solutions to help you lead. Take charge of change and step into the future with the strength of RSM’s team supporting your goals. That’s the power of being understood. That’s the power of RSM.

TRAJECTORY ENGINE

Unlike traditional consulting or one-off messaging exercises, Trajectory Engine is both strategic and actionable. We do not simply leave startups with a playbook—we ensure they execute and see real results.

IDEA FUND

Idea Fund partners with seed and early-stage startup businesses across the region. We support the Upper Midwest’s best entrepreneurs, people who are solving challenging problems with passion and drive, bringing capital, connections, and years of experience building exceptional businesses, all laser-focused on helping you accelerate your vision.

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