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[Laura Beier](https://blog.beta.mn/author/laura-beier) Jun 22, 2021, 10:12:37 AM 7 min read
## [Learning and Giving Back Together](https://blog.beta.mn/learning-and-giving-back-together)
The Twin Cities has long been a center for innovation, entrepreneurship, and small ideas ...
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[Summer Demos](https://blog.beta.mn/author/summer-demos) Jun 18, 2021, 8:00:00 AM 9 min read
## [BETA Explore Recap: An Introduction to the Transgender Experience](https://blog.beta.mn/beta-explore-recap-an-introduction-to-the-transgender-experience)
To celebrate Pride month, we welcomed Vanessa Sheridan, a business consultant, author, ...
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[Laura Beier](https://blog.beta.mn/author/laura-beier) May 26, 2021, 5:00:00 AM 3 min read
## [BETA 2021 DEI Progress Report](https://blog.beta.mn/beta-2021-dei-progress-report)
This week marks the anniversary of the death of George Floyd, and a year of protesting, ...
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[Laura Beier](https://blog.beta.mn/author/laura-beier) Apr 23, 2021, 10:21:18 AM 13 min read
## [BETA Explore Recap: Resources for Underrepresented Founders](https://blog.beta.mn/beta-explore-recap-resources-for-underrepresented-founders)
We had a wonderful BETA Explore session on April 22 covering statewide and national ...
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[Laura Beier](https://blog.beta.mn/author/laura-beier) Apr 21, 2021, 1:47:11 PM 5 min read
## [Support these MN startups addressing systemic racism & public safety](https://blog.beta.mn/mn-startups-to-support-that-are-fighting-systemic-racism)
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[Laura Beier](https://blog.beta.mn/author/laura-beier) Mar 2, 2021, 8:00:00 AM 6 min read
## [BETA Alum Culture Booster Takes Startup to Next Level](https://blog.beta.mn/beta-alum-culture-booster-takes-startup-to-next-level)
The magic key to getting results at your company is through inspired employees, said ...
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