Success Stories

The Northern Innovation and Startup Center is here to celebrate the successes of our entrepreneurs and embrace a fail-forward mentality, fostering a supportive and collaborative community.

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Kim & Marc Runnels

Founder of Pop’s Big Easy

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Luna Nunez-Israel

Founder of Cuzco

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Troy McQuillen

Founder of Aberdeen Insider & McQuillen Creative Group

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Robin Niewenhuis

Owner of Sweet Pea Bakery and frodo

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Dr. Samantha St. Clair

Co-Founder of Sunrise Greens

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Samantha Wipf

Founder of Optimal Performance

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Jonah Schmidt

Founder of TopDown Drone Services

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Ashlyn Lee Dinger

Founder of Ashlyn Lee Photography

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Marc & Kim Runnels

Founders of Pop's Bayou Mama's