1st Tuesday
Held five times a year, Minnesota Carlson 1st Tuesday Speaker Series invites a marquee business leader to engage in a fireside chat about business challenges involving leadership, innovation, and topical business issues. The goal of this conversation is to uncover insights and create conversations that energize and raise the collective wisdom of our attendees.
The 1st Tuesday Speaker Series began in 1992 to provide an opportunity for alumni and friends of Minnesota Carlson to continue their management education.
Tuesday, February 10
Please Note: This is the 2nd Tuesday of February
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center
This event is sold out.
Alex Rodriguez and Matt Caldwell will be speaking about the business of sports and their leadership of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx organizations.
Alex Rodriguez
Owner, Chairman and CEO - Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, A-Rod Corp
Since leaving professional baseball, Rodriguez has invested in a variety of sectors where he has expertise, including real estate, media, and sports. He looks for long-term opportunities to provide financial capital, work alongside founders and leadership, and amplify the growth of each company. In 2025, Rodriguez became the controlling owner of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx after joining the ownership group in 2021, where he serves as Co-Chairman alongside partner Marc Lore.
Matt Caldwell
CEO - Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx
Matthew Caldwell is Chief Executive Officer of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. In this role, Caldwell is focused on driving long-term success and sustainability by building high-performing business operations, strengthening organizational performance, and delivering a best-in-class fan experience that deepens engagement and loyalty among Timberwolves and Lynx fans across Minnesota and beyond.
2025 Speaker Lineup
Tuesday, February 4
Corie Barry, CEO, Best Buy
Tuesday, April 1
Tim Cofer, '92 MBA, CEO, Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP)
Tuesday, June 3
Christy Sovereign, '89 BSB
CEO, 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Senior Managing Director, Accenture
Tuesday, October 7
Rick Olson, '10 MBA, CEO, The Toro Company
Tuesday, December 2
Gunjan Kedia, President and CEO, U.S. Bancorp
1st Tuesday Speaker Series At A Glance
McNamara Alumni Center
200 SE Oak St
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Single Event Pricing
Individual - $25 (includes parking)
Table of Eight - $180
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the organizer. No refunds or credits will be granted for non-attendance.
11:30 a.m. Registration & Networking
11:50 a.m. Lunch
12:00 p.m. Program begins
1:00 p.m. Program concludes
1st Tuesday Corporate Tables
We value the partnerships with companies in the Twin Cities-area and want to continue to bring the business community together on a monthly basis. To continue our partnership with the business community, we invite you to purchase corporate tables for upcoming 1st Tuesday events.
Benefits of a 1st Tuesday Corporate Table
Priority seating near the front of the room
Recognition of your company's table
Eight reserved seats for your attendees
For questions about 1st Tuesday events, please contact Amy Dostal Dauer at [email protected] or (612)-626-9510.
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