Entrepreneurial Perspective: No Bad Days with Hunter Pinke

MINOT, N.D. - Minot State University's Severson Entrepreneurship Academy is pleased to announce the Entrepreneurial Perspective: No Bad Days with Hunter Pinke will take place on Nov. 13 at the MSU Student Center Conference Center.

The event will begin with a free lunch served at 11:30 a.m., with Pinke's keynote, "No Bad Days: How to live the rest of your life without having another bad day," set for 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. His address is recommended for students ages 14-plus and all adult and professional groups. The Entrepreneurial Perspective is free and open to the public.

"Hunter has a powerful message for students and his 'Why Not Me Mindset' aligns well with the principles of the Severson Entrepreneurship Academy," said Randy Conway, MSU Severson Entrepreneurship Academy director. "We are excited to welcome him to MSU."

Pinke's story is one of resilience.

In 2019, Hunter sustained a life-changing spinal cord injury in a skiing accident, resulting in paralysis from the chest down. He completed rehabilitation at Craig Hospital in Colorado and returned to the University of North Dakota to finish his degree. In 2024, he earned a graduate degree in real estate development from the University of Arizona, where he also captained the wheelchair basketball team.

Hunter is passionate about rural outdoor recreation, athletics, and sharing his story of resilience and gratitude across the country.

The Wishek native was active in sports, academics, and the arts throughout high school, graduating as valedictorian in 2016. He studied mechanical engineering and played tight end for the UND football team, serving as captain in the 2020-2021 season. A devout Christian, Pinke also led the UND Fellowship of Christian Athletes for three years.

The Entrepreneurial Perspective series is in its third year at Minot State. Through this inspiring speaker series, the Severson Entrepreneurship Academy aims to offer dynamic live case studies, ignite the entrepreneurial spirit, and foster a culture of innovation and growth in North Dakota.

For more information on the Entrepreneurial Perspective: No Bad Days with Hunter Pinke, see the event's WEBSITE. For more information on Pinke, see hunterpinke.com.