1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids is a weekly gathering where entrepreneurs, business leaders, and the community come together to learn, connect, and share ideas over coffee. Each free Wednesday morning event features a founder story, expert insight, or candid conversation, followed by a thoughtful Q&A that sparks collaboration and honest feedback. Open to everyone and always welcoming, 1MC is where we explore challenges, learn lessons, and move ideas forward together. Learn more about 1 Million Cups.
📍 New Location Alert! 🗺️
Join us for our first event at NewBo City Market (1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401) — right next door to our NewBoCo office!
This Week’s Presenters: Mat & Jen Winegarden, Soi Health
Barfing, Bloating, or Freaking Out? There’s a Spray for That.
Join us this week for 1 Million Cups at our new home! We’re excited to host Mat and Jen Winegarden, founders of Soi Health, an emerging Iowa wellness company creating pocket-sized, fine-mist oral rescue sprays for life’s everyday interruptions.
From sudden nausea to bloating and stress, Soi Health combines straightforward ingredients, fast and discreet formats, and refreshingly honest product names to make occasional wellness support feel more human.
As they prepare for launch, Mat and Jen are refining their formulas, packaging, and customer experience while building the manufacturing and quality systems needed to scale. Come check out our new space at NewBo City Market, hear their story, offer feedback, and connect with the local startup community!
Special thanks to Uptown Coffee Co. for keeping us caffeinated at this event! ☕
Standard Program Schedule:
- 8:30-9:00 a.m. Coffee and Conversation, Informal Networking
- 9:00- 9:40 a.m. Introductions and Presentations
- 9:40-10:00 a.m. Presenter Feedback, Q&A, Community Announcements