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We are proud to partner with ILT Academy, a community of problem solvers, design thinkers, innovators, and founders that understand how to work together, give feedback and push each other to learn and practice the most important skills needed to solve important problems and create great companies.
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Have you ever thought about what types of retail, restaurants, services, or recreational activities might be missing from the Fergus Falls business ecosystem? GFF is looking for participants to pitch ideas and collaborate with other local high school students (16+) and community leaders to identify, refine, and explore opportunities through a guided design thinking and innovation process.
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This cohort is limited to 12 participants. No Cost. Runs Saturdays between January 21st and March 25th. Learn more and apply here.
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DR. SHAUNA
OVERGAARD
“Exponential technologies like data science and AI are the future of health care. I innovate for visionary companies that view personalized medicine as a priority. I’m thrilled to be pursuing this dream and so grateful to GFF and ILT for this opportunity.”
Overgaard was a GFF-sponsored West Central MN 2021 ILT Studios Startup Academy founder.
She has dedicated her career to objective measurement and monitoring of brain health. She develops and applies artificial intelligence algorithms to big data for biomedical discovery, precision medicine, and precision health.
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Follow her story here.
