MINNEAPOLIS
INFORMATION SESSION
EDINA, MN | OCTOBER 16, 2025 @ 3:00 - 4:30 PM CST
GO BEYOND TRADITIONAL BUSINESS EDUCATION
Are you a driven entrepreneur or business owner ready to break through growth barriers?
The Birthing of Giants Regional Cohort Program offers a unique, immersive experience designed to propel your business to the next level. This invitation-only, MBA-level program brings together a select group of ambitious leaders in your area for a transformative three-year journey.
WHAT IS THE BIRTHING OF GIANTS REGIONAL COHORT PROGRAM?
The Birthing of Giants Regional Cohort Program is a highly selective, three-year executive education program tailored for owners of rapidly scaling businesses. Unlike typical business programs, we focus on practical, actionable strategies gleaned from real-world experience.
Focus on Strategy
Escape the daily grind and dedicate focused time to strategic planning. Each quarterly session provides a structured environment to analyze your business, identify key opportunities, and develop a clear, actionable plan for the next year. This dedicated time allows for a level of planning that is hard to achieve in the daily operations of a rapidly scaling company.
Learn from Experts
Our proven curriculum is delivered by industry-leading experts who bring deep knowledge and practical insights to each session. Dive deep into critical business topics, including finance, marketing, leadership, and innovation, gaining the tools and knowledge you need to excel. These experts are not just teachers, they are practitioners.
Work with Peers
Connect with a carefully selected cohort of local business owners who are facing similar challenges and opportunities. This peer-to-peer collaboration provides invaluable support, accountability, and shared learning. Together, you'll tackle your toughest business problems, leveraging the collective wisdom of the group. The relationships formed in this cohort will last a lifetime.
When
October 16, 2025
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm CST
Where
7400 Metro Blvd, Suite 195
Edina, MN 55439
Cost
Complimentary
(Limited Seats Available)
Who
Owners of fast-growing,
regional businesses
REGIONAL COHORT LEADERS
SCOTT LITMAN
DAN MALLIN
Over the past 20+ years, we've had the good fortune to have been involved in building some extremely successful businesses, work with amazingly talented people and work with some of the world’s largest companies.
On this journey, we have gone from startup, funding, growth and exit five times (Imaginet Inc, Spot Buy Spot, Imaginet LLC, Magnet 360 & Lucy). In that time, we have received a number of honors & awards including E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year, Titan of Technology, University of Minnesota Outstanding Achievement, Smart Business Dealmakers Hall of Fame, Twin Cities Business 100 People to Know / Watch (3 times), The (Real) Power 50 and 40 Under 40. Along the way, we have experienced being #1 in The Business Journals Fast 50, made the Inc 500 and have worked with over 25% of the Fortune 500.
Proud of the many alumni of these ventures that have gone on and founded so many successful start-ups including enStratus, Smart Things, Code 42, InStereo, Relationship One, Authentic and more. And have worked as Board Member / Advisor to many businesses that have achieved great success Health Simple (acquired by J&J), Hollywood Fashion Secrets (acquired by American international Industries), I See Me (acquired by PlanetArt), BrokerBin (www.brokerbin.com) among others. These companies have generated over $.5B in raised capital and exits.
Along the way, we founded the Minnesota Cup (www.mncup.org), the largest state wide business plan competition in the US and have been on the Board of Advocates for Backpack (www.backpackumn.com/), a student run marketing and communications agency out of U of M CLA.
BIRTHING OF GIANTS CHAIRMAN - LEWIS SCHIFF
Lewis Schiff is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and educator specializing in the growth of successful enterprises. As the Chairman of Birthing of Giants, he leads a network of entrepreneurs focused on expanding their businesses and increasing their economic impact. His expertise in wealth-creating behaviors and business practices has made him a prominent figure in the entrepreneurial world. Schiff’s entrepreneurial success includes the sale of two businesses, Armchair Millionaire and MainStreet.com, to publicly traded companies.
His acclaimed works include Business Brilliant, The Armchair Millionaire, The Middle-Class Millionaire, and The First Habit, all offering insights into the habits of ultra-successful business owners. Schiff is also a frequent contributor to Forbes.com and Worth.com where he translates complex business concepts into actionable strategies.
Schiff also manages the Birthing of Giants Co-Investment Program, helping scaling companies secure growth funding. He co-founded Aegis Response Team, enhancing 911 response times and serving as a case study for Birthing of Giants’ growth roadmap.
REGIONAL COHORT CURRICULUM
QUARTERLY COHORT AGENDA
4 LEVERS DEEP DIVE
3 YEAR ROADMAP
