This interactive breakfast will create meaningful connections between students and business leaders, exploring how the "Entrepreneurial Mindset" can transform careers and organizations while addressing our state's pressing brain drain challenge. 

Connect through the Entrepreneurial Mindset

Dr. Samuel Nelson, Director of the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship, will guide participants through engaging discussions on innovation, problem-solving, and opportunity recognition. Unlike typical networking events, this breakfast facilitates structured small-group interactions where:

• Young professionals gain insights into applying entrepreneurial thinking in careers
• Business leaders discover fresh perspectives that can drive innovation within their companies
• Both groups build relationships that strengthen Nebraska's professional ecosystem

Every individual registration also contributes a donation for a student, making this a free event for Nebraska's future talent. Each table at the event will pair four business leaders with four high-achieving Nebraska students, providing a unique opportunity for meaningful interactions and the exchange of valuable insights.

Why this Matters

The entrepreneurial mindset extends far beyond starting businesses—it's about creating change, identifying opportunities, and solving problems in any environment. By fostering these connections, we're not just sharing ideas. We're developing the collaborative foundation needed to keep Nebraska's talent engaged and invested in our state's future.

Interested in sponsorship opportunities? 

View our Nebraska Trailblazers Sponsorship page. 

This event is coordinated by the Foundry Community, a nonprofit in Lincoln, Nebraska focused on serving purpose-driven organizations in the community and state with support, education, and development. Email julie@thefoundry.co to learn more.