Y. Elaine Rasmussen

Creating intergenerational wealth for Black/Brown women entrepreneurs by providing equitable access & culturally responsive resources, capital and networks.

[Y. Elaine Rasmussen @YERasmuss]

@NiaNorrisWrites Too many traima-informed experiences to mention that include racism, seismic, ageism, and more.

[Y. Elaine Rasmussen @YERasmuss]

@NiaNorrisWrites Say more on what you mean by 'supporting character role'...

[Y. Elaine Rasmussen @YERasmuss]

https://t.co/BflOM4365H

[Y. Elaine Rasmussen @YERasmuss]

This....https://t.co/BflOM4365H

[S Joyce Boyer @SJoyceBoyer2]

https://t.co/ngZ4mMzwf4

[ConnectUP! Institute @ConnectUP_]

@mnwomenspress @StarTribune @AM950Radio @commonfutureco @cityofsaintpaul @SBAgov @Hennepin @mndeed @CityMinneapolis Thank you to our speakers, sponsors, vendors, volunteers and attendees for cultivating that space with us. Our team and community can’t wait to continue building the connections and ideas started at the Summit, stay tuned for more fun Summit snapshots and videos!
#CUSummit23

[ConnectUP! Institute @ConnectUP_]

DAY 2 of the ConnectUP! Summit at the beautiful Wilder Center in St. Paul! Join us on Facebook Live at 9am for our first session of the day- "Eliminating the Bricks" with Angel Even of Led By TRUTH! https://t.co/spCV2BCJfV
#CUSummit23

[Brian @bvoerding]

Wow - @ConnectUP_ !
Powerful two days in community with dreamers, thinkers and doers supporting Black and Brown entrepreneurs - and the incredible entrepreneurs - in MN. Grateful for @YERasmuss, whose vision, courage, and generosity is a center of gravity for me and so many.

[ConnectUP! Institute @ConnectUP_]

Meet Katie Mattis Sarver, @gobellbanks first Community Development Officer! She works closely with Bell’s executive leadership and community development task forces to connect with business owners, minority-owned businesses, nonprofit organizations and civic leaders.

#CUSummit23

[ConnectUP! Institute @ConnectUP_]

Join Fearless Commerce on Thursday, February 23rd for High Growth Exchange! This will be an evening of networking where you will hear from a dynamic speaker and exchange with Black women owners ready to do business with YOU!

[City of Saint Paul Planning & Economic Development @SaintPaulPED]

#SaintPaul founders—apply now for an upcoming accelerator program!

⭐️ @LunarStartups is looking for tech, healthcare and CPG companies from underrepresented communities.

⭐️ @betadotmn's cohort is for first-time founders with a scalable tech-enabled product or service.

[ConnectUP! Institute @ConnectUP_]

We're excited to be a part of such a wonderful opportunity for founders, investors and community leaders to collaborate, connect and celebrate each other!

Get your tickets to this live-expo style event at https://t.co/2wmDGqSS1F.

#ilikethat! #startups #founders #thankyou

[Y. Elaine Rasmussen @YERasmuss]

ESO leaders!!📢 Want to make key connections with BIPOC, women and LGBTQ+ founders in Minnesota? Join us April 14-15 for the return of the ConnectUP! MN Summit, learn more at https://t.co/oPNYiTfg39.

#ConnectUPMNSummit23 #ConnectUPMN #LevelUp

[ConnectUP! Institute @ConnectUP_]

We love connecting with the incredible Entrepreneur Support Organizations across the state to provide holistic networking opportunities to the entrepreneur community! Join us April 14-15 to do just that!

#ConnectUPMNSummit23 #ConnectUPMN

[ConnectUP! Institute @ConnectUP_]

@YERasmuss It's going to be EPIC! #LevelUP #ConnectUP

[Y. Elaine Rasmussen @YERasmuss]

Our 2023 ConnectUP! MN Summit is happening April 14-15, are you ready?

We've got some great opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem partners in store, learn more about the Summit and how to attend at https://t.co/oPNYiTeIdB.

#LevelUp #ConnectUP #ConnectUPMN23

[ConnectUP! Institute @ConnectUP_]

2023 is off to a great start because we��re announcing the return of our ConnectUP! MN Summit this April! Join us this spring to: Inspire. Connect. Invest. Repeat.

Learn more about the Summit and how to attend at https://t.co/JcahHfuuMV!

#ConnectUpMN #ConnectUPSummit

[Annette Mason @annettemason]

Loved this session moderated by Kevin Edwards with Sandra Moore @YERasmuss & John Denniston insightful Turning No to Yes #hearditatSOCAP #SOCAP22

[Minnesota Department of Transportation @MnDOT]

⚠️ Due to deteriorating conditions, I-90 from Albert Lea to the South Dakota border will close again at 2 p.m. Please watch https://t.co/yhtPwRf2sU for updates.

[ConnectUP! Institute @ConnectUP_]

What a great throwback- The Back in the Black tour stop in the Twin Cities brought together local entrepreneurs and we got to hear from the incredible winners! Thanks @buildwithbia! #BITB22

[Fox News @FoxNews]

California advances goal of reparations for Black residents: Activist calls for $350,000 per person https://t.co/rMSlOtu1lH

[ConnectUP! Institute @ConnectUP_]

If these incredible speakers got you excited about these events, stay tuned for future entrepreneur opportunities and our 2023 ConnectUP! Summit!

#BBMMN22 #ConnectUP #LevelUp #MNEntrepreneurs