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The Entrepreneurial Perspective: AI & Emerging Technologies

Minot State University and the Minot State Severson Entrepreneurship Academy are proud to sponsor The Entrepreneurial Perspective: Emerging Technologies on March 26 at the MSU Student Center Conference Center.

About the Event

The Entrepreneurial Perspective: Emerging Technologies will gather the leading minds in North Dakota's tech sector for a day filled with insights on the future of emerging technology and it's impact right here in North Dakota.

Event Schedule

10 A.M. - Keynote by Dr. Mark R. Hagerott, NDUS Chancellor

11 A.M. - Lightning Round Speakers

  • Dustin Miller, Co-Founder of Pro IT
  • Arnie Strebe, Co-Founder of BisBlox

12 P.M. - Lunch and Learn with Clint Severson, 2007 Forbes Entrepreneur of the Year & retired CEO of Abaxis

1 P.M. - Keynote by Shawn Riley, Co-Founder of BisBlox and former ND CIO

2 P.M. - Emerging Technologies Panel

  • Dorman Bazzell, BisBlox
  • Megan Gjovig, Goel Fund
  • Darla Lewandowski, Eden Grow Systems
  • Ryan Cloutier, SynapTech Services
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Event Recordings

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Morning Featured Keynote


Dr. Mark R. Hagerott

Hagerott has been the Chancellor of the North Dakota University System since 2015. Prior to that, he was a deputy director and distinguished professor at the Naval Academy Center for Cyber Security Studies. Chancellor Hagerott’s research and writing are focused on the evolution of technology, education, and changes in technical career paths. He is an author of multiple articles and book chapters, with a recent emphasis on unmanned systems and cyber security. While serving in uniform, Hagerott held numerous leadership positions in the U.S. Navy, both aboard ships and in administrative positions in the Department of Defense. He is currently on the Secretary of the Navy Education Advisory Board.

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Afternoon Featured Keynote


Shawn Riley

Riley is a co-founder of BisBlox, a company helping entrepreneurs and mature businesses take their passion and turn that into products, revenue, teams, and successful businesses. Riley was the chief information officer and cabinet member for the State of North Dakota under Gov. Doug Burgum from April 2017 until December 2022. He has spent over 20 years in various executive leadership roles, including as an IT executive for the world-renowned Mayo Clinic Health System.

Special Guests

Clint Severson, '73, is the Former CEO of Abaxis and started the Severson Entrepreneurship Academy with a historic gift to the University in 2016.

Arnie Strebe, '86, is a Co-Founder of BisBlox and a 2021 MSU Golden Award recipient.

Dustin Miller, '04, is a Co-Owner of Pro IT located in Minot, ND.

Darla Lewandowski is the founder of Daily Harvest LLC. 

Dorman Bazzell is the Chief Data Officer of BisBlox.

Megan Gjovig is Co-Founder of Cyph, Inc.

Ryan Cloutier is the Chief Information Security Officer of SynapTech Services