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Kate Downing Khaled Envisions a New Future for Minneapolis In Her Star Tribune op-ed

June 18, 2023

In their Star Tribune op-ed, our CEO Kate Downing Khaled and Adair Mosely, CEO of the African American Leadership Forum, shared a vision for a new vision of downtown Minneapolis that starts with equity and justice and expands with abundance, beauty, joy, vibrance, innovation, and belonging. This vision is based on the insights we collected from more than 2,000 Hennepin County residents about the future of downtown.

imagine deliver tops B Corp’s Best For The World 2021

November 8, 2021

Minneapolis-based firm Imagine Deliver has been ranked among the world's top B Corporations for six years. The company produces insights and strategies that help large companies and complex systems reinvent their products and services to better serve marginalized users. B Corps meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. Imagine Deliver was the only consulting firm in the US selected within the 'Community' category, which recognizes businesses that contribute to the economic and social well-being of the communities they operate within.

2021 Tech 20: Taqee Khaled

February 28, 2021

Taqee Khaled helps companies in various industries solve problems using technology, with a focus on consumer experience. Khaled's expertise has been particularly valuable during the pandemic, which has accelerated the shift towards direct-to-consumer fulfillment in retail and healthcare. His unique skill set and fresh perspective contribute to finding innovative solutions to complex problems.

Imagine Deliver: “Strategic and Beautiful”

October 7, 2019

Meet Kate Khaled, the founding force behind Imagine Deliver. They’re one of the 12 purpose-driven businesses and organizations that have come together in support of Pollen’s mission to change its collective story for the better. Together, they challenge Pollenites to raise $20,000 by Give to the Max Day on November 14, which they will match dollar for dollar. Read the full Q&A about how Imagine Deliver is designing a better world through empathy, below.

Minneapolis MayDay Parade will take a year off to regroup

September 11, 2019

The Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, which organizes the event, has announced it will take a year off to restructure the parade, making it more inclusive for artists and audiences of color. The parade had become too big to stage on its own. The year-long hiatus is intended to address structural issues, including a history of marginalizing and appropriating artists of color. While this break goes beyond funding, this year's parade had a net surplus of $50,000, highlighting the event's popularity. The Heart of the Beast has been working with consulting firm Imagine Deliver to determine how the theater, its signature event, and its home can survive and evolve.

Minneapolis MayDay Parade has a record-breaking year

June 19, 2019

After years of financial losses, the Minneapolis MayDay Parade experienced a record-breaking year. The parade, organized by the Heart of the Beast Theatre, had faced financial difficulties and called upon consulting firm Imagine Deliver and nonprofit Juxtaposition Arts to develop strategies for the theater's survival, its signature event, and its home, the Avalon Theatre on Lake Street. The success of the 2019 parade reflects the collective efforts of the theater, Imagine Deliver, Juxtaposition Arts, and the broader community to support the arts and celebrate Minneapolis' diverse culture.

What’s changed since St. Paul ended library late fees?

June 9, 2019

St. Paul Public Library (SPPL) eliminated late fees in 2019, resulting in increased library usage while maintaining a steady overdue rate. The change reflects SPPL's commitment to making library resources more accessible and equitable for all community members. Imagine Deliver played a role in this change by identifying overdue fees and book fines as barriers for some patrons and helping SPPL to center community needs in its library services.

100 Women in Tech Who could speak at your next Event

April 18, 2019

Minne Inno put together a list of 100 women from the Twin Cities to know—business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators—and we’re so proud that our founder and managing director, Kate Khaled, is on the list. And she’s in great company. Check out the full list below.

TAQEE KHALED NAMED TO MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL BUSINESS JOURNAL’S 40 UNDER 40 LIST

March 19, 2019

Taqee Khaled, Co-Founder of Imagine Deliver and Strategy Practice Lead at Nerdery, has been named one of the 40 Under 40 honorees by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. The annual list recognizes young leaders who excel professionally and give back to their communities. Khaled is also a founding member of the Minneapolis Soccer Club, serves on the HealthEast-Fairview Foundation's board of directors and the city of St. Paul's planning commission, and frequently speaks about community engagement and social justice in the local Muslim community.

From Imagine Deliver to the Metropolitan Council: Lynnea Atlas-Ingebretson takes on a new role

March 1, 2019

Lynnea Atlas-Ingebretson, a long-time consulting partner of Imagine Deliver, has started a new role as a council member with the Metropolitan Council, representing District 6. She is committed to responsible management of water resources, equitable access and opportunities in transportation and development, and addressing equity as a park issue.

In her time with Imagine Deliver, Lynnea has trained dozens of organizations on topics of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, stewarded large collaborative projects, and used her superpowers of feedback and humor to help leaders govern with an equity lens. We’re looking forward to having Lynnea continue to cheer us on from her new role and can’t wait to see her transform our region.