The Twin Cities combines a diverse business community with strong educational and community networks that can help emerging entrepreneurs move their ideas forward. The Bold Path Fellowship connects participants to this regional ecosystem, expanding access to the relationships, resources, and support needed to build and grow a business.
The Twin Cities offers a robust environment for entrepreneurs, supported by established industries, major employers, and organizations that connect founders with investors, mentors, and other resources. The region's Forge North coalition brings together entrepreneurs, investors, corporate innovators, and community partners to support startup growth and innovation.
With 36 colleges and universities, including the University of Minnesota, liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and technical institutions, the region has a strong talent and workforce-development pipeline. Minnesota also recorded more than 2,000 venture capital deals totaling nearly $11.5 billion from 2020 through 2024, demonstrating the depth of resources available to help promising businesses grow.
Local collaboration is central to the Fellowship's place-based approach. This approach helps the Fellowship build relationships with Twin Cities postsecondary institutions, entrepreneurial support organizations, and community members, as well as helps ensure the program reflects the region's needs and opportunities.
Meet the Twin Cities Cohort Fellows
The Twin Cities location has welcomed one cohort to date. Learn more about each fellow below.
2026-27 Cohort
iAihomon Ebojie is building Hennepin Haven Homes, a 55+ residential assisted living model that combines affordable, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care.
Felisha Fox is developing LilyPAD, a hands-free injection assistance device that uses sensory stimulation and distraction to reduce pain, anxiety, and needle phobia and improve treatment adherence and quality of life for adolescents and adults who regularly self-inject medication.
Ola Oladeji is the Founder of Vitlycare OS, an Al-powered platform that integrates hospitals, post-acute providers, and payers with real-time bed availability, placement recommendations, and shared workflows to accelerate discharge planning.
Taylor Stoddart is the Founder of Prosperum, which installs discreet self-service machines offering essential health and vellness products.