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Severson Entrepreneurship Academy

The Entrepreneurial Perspective

Through an inspiring speaker series, we aim to offer dynamic live case studies, ignite the entrepreneurial spirit, and foster a culture of innovation and growth in North Dakota.


 Past Events

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AI & Emerging Technologies - March 2024

This comprehensive conference covered various aspects of the technological revolution that we are experiencing with the opportunities and threats of AI evolution.

Keynote speakers Dr. Mark R. Hagerott, NDUS Chancellor, and Shawn Riley, Co-Founder of BisBlox and former ND Chief Information Officer as well as locale and regional technology leaders instructed our students and the community on AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, agtech, sustainability, and venture capital.

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Stories From the Bakken - September 2023

The event featured Bruce Larsen, president and CEO of Kraken Resources, LLC; Preston Page, founder and president of Dakota Energy, LLC; and Jason Baker, owner and CEO of Baker Energy Services, along with moderators Kevin Black, CEO of Creedence Energy Services and member of the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education, and Randy Conway, director of MSU’s Severson Entrepreneurship Academy