Category Archives: General & Events

CTC Mentors UW Team

(Story and photo provided by the Leah Call/Center for Technology Commercialization; edited by Madison Startups) The Center for Technology Commercialization/Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Network (CTC/WEN) recently wrapped up its second consecutive year…

Assembly Passes Crowdfunding Bill

The Wisconsin State Assembly on Tuesday passed the CASE for Jobs bill, which would allow state businesses to raise money through crowdfunding. “(On Tuesday) the Wisconsin State Assembly stated loud…

St. Mary’s CEO to Speak to Health Tech Group

Dr. Frank Byrne, CEO of St. Mary’s Hospital, will discuss the ever-changing healthcare landscape at a free event hosted by Madison Health Tech at 6 tonight at 100State. According to…

WEDC Awards Loans, New QNBV Credits

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation announced this week four new startups are now Qualified New Business Ventures, while two startups have been approved for Technology Business Development Investment Loans. Investors…

Chancellor Hopes UW Can Spur Entrepreneurship

The audience at the monthly Wisconsin Innovation Network luncheon Tuesday at the Sheraton Hotel heard new University of Wisconsin Chancellor Rebecca Blank explain how the university can “reach beyond its…

Former Sega CEO Headlines Tech Conference

Experienced business leader and former Sega of America President and CEO Thomas Salinski will serve as the opening keynote speaker at the 15th annual Business Best Practices & Emerging Technologies…

MobCraft’s Next Beer Dinner This Friday

MobCraft and 8 Seasons Grille are teaming up again to host a four-course dinner with beer pairings at 6 p.m. Friday. The cost is $35 per person. “Personally I cook with beer…

Area Startups to Participate in Resource Rendezvous

Eight companies from the Madison area are scheduled to pitch their products and services at the seventh annual Resource Rendezvous, taking place from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday at…

Innovation Expert Discusses Business Myths

In explaining the differences between startups and big businesses Friday morning at a Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce/Capital Entrepreneurs joint event at the new Madison Public Library, author and serial…

Photos from Madworks Coworking Kickoff Event

The first programming event for Madworks Coworking at University Research Park was held Wednesday evening at the MGE Innovation Center. Jignesh Patel, whose startup Locomatix became a part of Twitter…