Our story
Friends since 2nd grade.
We've known each other since we were in 2nd grade. We carry this bond into our adult lives, both personally and professionally. So much so that we came up with the “5 Fs”:
- Friendship
- Family
- Finances
- Freedom
- Fun
Minnesota · Entrepreneurs · Investors · Friends
3 childhood friends and a dream.
We're Colin, Zack and Josh. We're entrepreneurs, investors and most importantly, friends. We like to make a ruckus in the Minnesota founder ecosystem and beyond.
Colin · Josh · Zack
Why we do it
Entrepreneurship for every corner of the globe.
Our mission is to build and contribute to creating as many successful companies and founders as we can in our lifetimes. We believe there is nothing greater than spreading the benefits of entrepreneurship to every corner of the globe.
- 1Create as many successful founders as possible
- 2Create companies that generate value
- 3Support other organizations in meaningful ways
What we do
Two service companies, two startups and a community to feed.
We run two service companies, two startups, invest in the Minnesota startup community, and host events to make entrepreneurship more accessible.
Service company
Our digital marketing company. We help companies have confidence in their digital marketing.
Visit AugurianService company
Our software company. We help founders get to traction with custom software.
Visit CloudburstStartup
Grows your LinkedIn network, leads and sales. 100% done for you.
Visit RainmakerStartup
Connects founders, talent and funders to create amazing companies where everyone wins.
Visit winwinGOInvesting, reimagined
Invest your talent or money in promising companies for a share of future revenue.
Visit Shared Success
Giving back
Nonprofits we love.
Strong founders need a strong community around them. These are some of the organizations we support.
Connects Minnesota's tech community through Minnebar, Minnedemo and other community events.
Visit Minnestar
A volunteer-run Minnesota nonprofit building community, education and policy work around blockchain and web3.
Visit MNblockchain
Reach out!
We're all about connecting. Get in touch with Colin directly. He's a great resource to see how we could work together.
Email Colincolin.hirdman@monkeyislandventures.com