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The Business Journals — Nov 6, 2023
We Sparkle targets economic-development organizations with AITwin Cities Business — Oct 26, 2023
Making the Most of AIMonitor St. Paul — Oct 2023
AI: stuff of science fiction is now a business realityMinneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal — Oct 18, 2023
Allianz, gener8tor pick Twin Cities startups for new MSP Equity AcceleratorTwin Cities Business —
Michelle MarynsCanvas Rebel — July 23, 2023
Meet Michelle MarynsGreater MSP — March 22, 2023
[VIDEO] Mike Jones and Michelle Maryns on the startup ecosystem at NEXT: the GREATER MSP 2023 kickoffWomen's Business Development Center — Jan 11, 2023
[PODCAST] Digi Tips & Tools: Michelle Tran Maryns: Bio Link ToolsVoyage Minnesota Magazine — June 2, 2022
Inspiring Conversations with Michelle Maryns of We Sparkle Co.Beta — Nov 29, 2021
Beta Alum WeSparkle Grows Team & Lands InvestmentMinne Inno — June 01, 2021
Fintech changed the financial world quickly. Here's what's next.StarTribune — May 11, 2021
Bush Foundation names 16 Minnesotans to competitive 2021 fellowship programTwin Cities Business — May 11, 2021
Over Half of 2021 Bush Fellows Are MinnesotansDerby Informer.com — May 18, 2021
Former Derby resident wins $100k Bush Foundation fellowshipStarTribune — Feb 14, 2021
Minnesota's tax credit for angel investors works, should become routinetech.mn — Jan 27, 2021
A Workday With Michelle Tran Maryns of We Sparkletech.mn — Jan 12, 2021
The tech.mn Podcast: Building a Business with Balance with Michelle Maryns of We SparkleMinneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal — Oct 7, 2020
2020 Women in Business honorees updated with execs from Minnesota Vikings, Baker Tilly, Children's Minnesota, moreMinneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal — Oct 5, 2020
2020 Women in Business Awards: Michelle Tran Maryns, We Sparkle Co.MPR News — Sep 14, 2020
How are Minn.'s minority-owned businesses navigating pandemic, economic crisis?Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal — Aug 31, 2020
Think About Equity Before Your LaunchMinneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal — Jul 1, 2020
Minneapolis’ entrepreneurs of color face unique challenges in raising venture capitalForbes — May 28, 2020
New Programs, Grads And $2M In Donated Profits At FINNovation Lab And FINNEGANS Brew Co.MinnPost — Dec 28, 2019
Is Minneapolis-St. Paul really the ‘Best Place for Female Entrepreneurs’?Minne Inno — Nov 25, 2019
6 Minnesota Social Impact Startups You Need to KnowMinnPost — Nov 22, 2019
Is Minneapolis-St. Paul really the ‘Best Place for Female Entrepreneurs’?GREATER MSP — Nov 11, 2019
Regional Ambitions StoriesStarTribune — Oct 19, 2019
Two entrepreneurs in different trades put a compelling face on Minnesota businesstech.mn — Oct 19, 2019
A Look Back At Twin Cities Startup Week 2020Pioneer Press — Oct 13, 2019
Business People: Jungbauer to lead Minnesota Chamber boardTwin Cities Business — Oct 11, 2019
TC Startup Week Day 2: Retail, Diversity, Philanthropy +Fertilitytech.mn — Oct 10, 2019
BETA Startup Showcase: We SparkleMinnesota Monthly — Oct 7, 2019
5 Style Startups to FollowPioneer Press — Oct 6, 2019
Startup Showcase: Her software tool can help small-business owners focusMinne Inno — Sep 20, 2019
Minnesota Cup Announces 2019 Division WinnersTwin Cities Business — Aug 27, 2019
MN Cup Names 2019 Division FinalistsMinne Inno — August 27, 2019
MN Cup Names 28 Finalists in 2019 CompetitionMinneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal — May 30, 2019
Here are the 90 startups competing in the 2019 Minnesota CupStarTribune — May 25, 2019
Finnegans 'Finnovation Lab' launches first cohort of social entrepreneursTwin Cities Business — April 23, 2019
Social Entrepreneurism Drives Next Class of StartupsJunior Achievement North — April 18, 2019
2019 JAUM Company of the YearMill City Times — April 17, 2019
FINNOVATION Lab Expands Fellowship Program, Accepting Applications for Second Cohort of EntrepreneursPollen — Oct 31, 2018
FINNOVATION Lab Names Inaugural FINNOVATION FellowsPioneer Press — Sep 22, 2018
Business People: Sunday, Sept. 23tonyloyd — Sep 16, 2018
Meet the FINNOVATION Fellows, with Katrina BeckerMinne Inno — Sep 11, 2018
Meet Impact Hub's First Finnovation Fellows