Category Archives: General & Events

Wisconsin Startups Raised in $163M in 2012

Seventy-four Wisconsin companies raised more than $163 million in 2012, according to a Wisconsin Angel Network report. The amount is a seven percent increase over the $153 million raised in…

Healthcare Conference Has Startup Component

The Digital Healthcare Conference, held June 10-12 at the Fluno Center, will be hosting a sub-event that brings together entrepreneurs, investors and healthcare CIOs, the conference announced recently. Eight healthcare…

Silicon Badgers Discuss Importance of Network

There’s certainly a difference between entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and entrepreneurs in Wisconsin, but it can be overcome, especially with the help of fellow Badgers. That was the message from…

OrigAudio Founder Speaks at Entrepreneurs’ Conference

Jason Lucash, the co-founder of OrigAudio who landed an investment on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” detailed his path to success to the more than 400 attendees at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference…

gener8tor’s Summer Class Begins

Five startups were selected from more than 250 applications to participate in gener8tor‘s 2013 Summer Program, the organization announced Thursday. “(The program) consists of some of the most innovative startups…

Coworking Hub 100state to Host Event

100state, a new co-working hub downtown, is hosting a free event for entrepreneurs 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 7 at its office at 100 State St. Called “Entrepreneurial Problem-Solving Soiree,” the…

International Agency Visits Madison

The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is hosting a touring group of international entrepreneurs in an effort to associate Madison with innovation on a global scale. The Pop Up Agency…

Local Entrepreneurs to Speak at TEDx

This year’s TEDx Madison will feature 11 Madison speakers, including several entrepreneurs, at its annual one-day event Saturday at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA). TED conferences focus on a…

Biz Plan Contest Finalists Announced

Call it a baker’s dozen. The Wisconsin Technology Council announced this week its 13 finalists (normally 12 but 13 due to a tie) for its annual Governor’s Business Plan Contest….

Eric Ries’ gener8tor Gig Canceled

Gener8tor‘s event on May 22 featuring Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup, has been canceled, the organization announced today. According to Ries’ representatives, his appearance at Lindsay, Stone &…