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Helping growing startups and SMBs do more with less by implementing AI solutions that amplify human capabilities, streamline operations, and enable small teams to operate with enterprise-level effectiveness.

My lifelong passion for sports, fitness and active aging inspired me to create and build ZeSa®, a company that merges rehab science with fitness innovation. I drive the vision, strategy, and partnerships that connect sports performance, physical therapy, and everyday wellness across diverse populations, including aging adults and those with disorders that affect balance. ZeSa’s Dynamic Balance-Strength Training System™ is designed to improve balance, joint stabilization and neuromuscular activation for injury prevention, recovery and performance. I’m currently seeking funding to scale ZeSa’s manufacturing for a global launch to deliver innovative, science-backed solutions to the global fitness and rehabilitation markets.

I'm a lifelong entrepreneur and leader who is passionate about good design, big ideas, and strong communities. I am most energized by work at the intersection of entrepreneurship, equity, and technology. I find the path from napkin to traction exhilarating and have traveled it multiple times personally and with clients. I hold a degree in Studio Art from Grinnell College and have spent the past 20 years mastering the art of business in leadership roles across Product, Sales, Finance, and Operations for organizations ranging from startups to public companies. I hold several patents, am a Minnesotan on the Move award recipient, and have served on non-profit boards including MetroIBA, St. Paul Central High School Foundation (Chair), and Unity Church-Unitarian (President).

Hello! I live in Rochester, MN, after growing up and living in Minneapolis. My professional focuses are Last Mile Products (software consulting/product company), The Shoe (beverage bar in Rochester, MN opening September 2025), and Quincy Street Studio (recording studio in Northeast Minneapolis).

Shannon Steven is an art teacher with a master’s degree in K-12 Art Education. Her passion for public art and making art accessible to everyone led her to create Wonder Wander. Her multi-faceted company includes a public art app, a weekly blog, and consulting services. Shannon believes that art-making is an innate human drive that should be accessible to everyone. Through adventure, technique building, mindfulness and art activities, and engaging play, she helps people experience an increased sense of wonder and the benefits that visual art can provide. ‍ She is an approachable and enthusiastic teacher who values wonder and curiosity and enjoys how the visual arts make these values accessible to everyone! Subscribe to her Weekly Wonder newsletter at https://weeklywonder.substack.com/

Entrepreneur and lover of life! Enjoy talking startups, blockchain, and all things founder related. I'm helping to create winwinGO!