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The Week Ahead June 27

For the week of June 27, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene. Presentations, Pitches 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 29 at Madison Central Public Library – 1 Million Cups Presentation:…

gener8tor Expands into Minnesota

Having already established a presence in Milwaukee and Madison, gener8tor today announced its expansion into Minnesota with a Minneapolis/St. Paul office. According to a release, gener8tor will be offering both a gBETA pre-seed program and…

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The Week Ahead June 20

For the week of June 20, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene. Presentations, Pitches 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 22 at Madison Central Public Library – 1 Million Cups Presentation:…

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The Week Ahead June 13

For the week of June 13, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene. Presentations, Pitches 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 15 at Madison Central Public Library – 1 Million Cups Presentation:…

Hyde Wins Gov Biz Plan Contest

Hyde, which was founded to disrupt the water sports industry, won the 2016 Governor’s Business Plan Contest, which concluded Wednesday during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference held at the Alliant Energy Center….

Incoming WARF Director Praises Madison

Madison is Madison. Erik Iverson, the incoming managing director of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, used that statement to describe the entrepreneurial qualities of the city during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference…

Pressure Chamber, Startup Showcase Taking Apps

Applications are now being accepted for this year’s Pressure Chamber competition and Startup Showcase celebration, both of which take place Aug. 23 at the Monona Terrace as part of Forward Festival,…

Software Vet Shares Expertise

After working for 10 startups over a span of 36 years, Patrick Quirk knows a thing or two about entrepreneurship. Quirk shared his expertise with aspiring entrepreneurs, seasoned entrepreneurs and…

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UpStart Taking Applications for Fall

UpStart, the program created by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation to help aspiring minority and female entrepreneurs gain the skills needed to be successful in business, is accepting applications for…

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The Week Ahead June 6

For the week of June 6, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene. Presentations, Pitches 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 8 at Madison Central Public Library – 1 Million Cups Presentation:…