Come work with us!
Minnestar is hosting a free coworking day for technologists, creatives, founders, freelancers, and anyone in the tech/startup ecosystem who wants to mix up their work routine. Whether you want to crank through a to-do list or casually connect with community folks, this is your chance.
What to expect:
✅ Free coworking from 8am-5pm
☕ Coffee & snacks all day long!
💬 Friendly faces & informal networking
🎧 Heads-down time, if that’s your vibe
🪑 First-come, first-served communal seating
Bonus: Come for the coworking, stay to celebration at the Great Gratitude Get Together!
From 5:30–7:30pm, join HabitAware founder Aneela Idnani and friends from across #mntech for a happy hour celebrating her new memoir — and the community, connections, and relationships that helped make it all possible. Register here.
Who’s it for?
You! Whether you’re an engineer, designer, entrepreneur, investor, or just curious about the tech scene — this is a great way to plug into the Minnestar community in a low-key way.
Why we’re doing this:
At Minnestar, we’re all about building an inclusive, accessible tech community. Free coworking days are just one way to connect people, ideas, and energy.
RSVP today to let us know you’re coming!
About Coco
Located in the historic Minneapolis Grain Exchange, Coco is a coworking space unlike any other. Completed in 1903, the building’s stunning 16,000 square foot trading floor once powered Minneapolis’s rise as the milling capital of the world. Today, it’s a vibrant hub for innovation and has been home to 5,000 startups, entrepreneurs, remote workers, and creatives. With its rich history and inspiring architecture, Coco continues to be a go-to space for building businesses, forging connections, and hosting memorable events.
About Minnestar
Minnestar is a nonprofit organization that exists to build, nurture and engage those interested in technology through meaningful connection. We connect thousands of technologists, entrepreneurs, hackers,
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