Melissa Jun Rowley

You can build a strong startup ecosystem and still never break into the national conversation.

In my latest for , I explore how that plays out on the ground. The ecosystems that gain traction
💡 make their values visible in real time,
💡respond when to what’s happening in their community,
💡and connect local action to national conversations.

💫 The North Star State of Minnesota is starting to move in that direction in a way that extends beyond its own geography.

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Wrapped a quick, but quality sharing my thoughts on why claiming our power means claiming our stories—the backbone of democracy.

Thank you for hosting two days of music, systems thinking, regenerative futures, storytelling, and human connection. What I’ve learned most being a part of over the years is that whether we’re ready for joy and celebration or we’re living in a time of uncertainty and strife, community keeps us together and moving forward 🙌