Twin Cities Startup Week 2018

The Nexus of Food and Health sessions focus on how nutrition plays a role in achieving optimal health through disease prevention and treatment. This event brings together experts from multiple industries to share insights and personal stories on the space shared by food and health. In addition, this event showcases local Executive Chefs to demonstrate the preparation of nutritious and delicious foods for a tasting lunch followed by a keynote on how to bring Functional Foods into our daily lives. Later, a moderated panel session brings together food scientists, physicians, and founders of local food companies utilizing Functional Foods to discuss the obstacles and opportunities they’ve faced. In the afternoon, hear from health insurance executives about the future of food as medicine. Attendees will leave with an in-depth understanding of what Functional Foods are, as well as how individuals can leverage food in their restaurants, businesses, and daily lives to promote health.

Tickets are required to attend:

• Morning session only - $45.00 
• Afternoon session only - $45.00 
• All day Tickets - $75

Afternoon Session Agenda

• 12:00-1:00 - Nutritious Delicious Functional Food. Live Demonstration of Luncheon Menu prepared by Executive Chef Mike Rakun of Mercy Restaurant following the Functional Food & Preparation Principles of Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives.

• 1:00-1:45 - Health Insurance & Functional Food: A Vision for The Future. A panel moderated by Brian W. Loeb, Continental Grain Company featuring Health Insurance Executives Brian Beutner, Bright Health, Dr. Tomas Valdivia, Bright Health, and Marti Nyman, Altavail Partners will discuss the future for coverage of functional food and integrative medicine.

• 1:45-2:30 - Preventative Medicine: The Exponential Effect of Functional Food & Exercise. Dr. Steele talks on the exponential physiological, psychological and intellectual health benefits and medicinal effects that can be achieved through the combined use of Functional Foods and Exercise.

• 2:30-3:00 - Break. Meet the speakers and network with colleagues. Sample sponsor products from Eniva Health, Midwest Elderberry Coop, Mighty Jom, Quarks America Bentor, Step One Foods, Superior Switchel and more.

• 3:00-3:40 This Little Piggy Went to Market; This Hornless Cow Made Milk: Gene-Editing Solutions for Healthy Animals Recombinetics will outline the benefits of precision-breeding for animals, producers, consumers and the planet; provide an overview of the current global landscape for gene-edited food products, and more. Tammy Lee, Recombinetics

• 3:40-4:30 Functional Food Entrepreneurs: Tales, Trials & Tribulations.  A story of David & Goliath that marvels in the outcome. Moderated by Rick Brimacomb. Club Entrepreneur. Panelists: Andrew Baechler, Founder/CEO of Eniva; Adam Southam, Founder/CEO of MyFormulary; Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, Founder/CEO of Step One Foods; Dave Lenzmeier, Milk Specialties; Damon Johnson, Board Member of CocoKefir LLC.

• 4:30-4:45 Closing Remarks. Shannon Schlecht, AURI, Rohit Shukla, Larta Institute and Adam Southam, MyFormulary will spend a few minutes recapping the day and discussing what the future holds. Please plan on participating in a two minute poll and sign up for copies of all session recordings and notes.

• 4:45-6:00 Cocktail Reception. Delicious Nutritious Appetizers. Cash Bar. Stay for dinner at Mercy. Reservations Here.