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.
Nathan Gellhaus
Owner of Angelhaus
Julie Fischbach
Owner of Mainstream Boutique & Founder of The Finery on Main
Jon Reich
Co-Founder of Cathexis Partners
Dave Vilhauer
Founder of SD Sportscene
Luna Nunez-Israel
Founder of Bella House Maids and owner of Cuzco Peruvian Cuisine
Tim & Martha Holmberg
Co-Founder of DEMI Manufacturing
Candace Briscoe
Owner of Fit and Fire Studios
Kathy Dosch
Owner of Bur-Mar’s Shoes
Paris Briscoe
Paris Briscoe
Taylor Sumption
Founder of Anthem Oats
Lance Smith
Native American Artist
Abby Cogley
Owner of Mattress by Appointment & SunCity Tanning Studio in Aberdeen
Nick and Nicole Fischer
Co-Founders of Fischer Art
Diane Strohfus
Becky Kuch & Franne Sippel
Co-Founders of Shrink Rap
Tanner Baird & Tommy DeFea
Co-Founders of Massenomics
Lance Tschetter
President of Lankota
Jim Thares
Founder & CEO of Primrose Retirement Communities
Kelly Brandlee
Co-owner of Back Forty Beef and Adventure Farms
Grace Kramer
Founder of eqUTI