Category Archives: General & Events

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Gov Biz Plan’s 25 Finalists Named

The Wisconsin Technology Council named the 25 finalists of the 16th annual Wisconsin Governor Business Plan Contest, the organization announced recently. “These finalists are emblematic of Wisconsin’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem,”…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead April 8, 2019

For the week of April 8, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations, Pitches 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 at Discovery Building: BioForward – Crossroads of Ideas: From CRISPR…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead April 1, 2019

For the week of April 1, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations, Pitches 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 at Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery: WARF – Essential Topics Series…

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City Launches Equity Business Initiative

Madison Mayor Soglin along with Common Council President Samba Baldeh and Council Vice-President Sheri Carter created a new initiative to support diverse entrepreneurship called the Equity Business Initiative (EBI), the city…

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Spring Tech Kickoff is Next Week

Organizers of Madison’s Spring Tech Kickoff announced recently that this year’s event will take place 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 4 on the eighth floor of The Spark building, 821 E….

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UW Launches Innovate Network

The University of Wisconsin announced recently that it has launched the Innovate Network for faculty, staff, and student inventors and entrepreneurs. According to a release, Discovery to Product (D2P) will maintain Innovate…

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The Week Ahead March 25, 2019

For the week of March 25, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations, Pitches 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 at Coliseum Bar: WIN – ‘Rock’ Mackie…

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Kombucha Shop Founder to Speak at StartingBlock

Kate Field, founder of The Kombucha Shop, will speak from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28 at StartingBlock Madison’s Founders’ Series, the organization announced recently. Attendees will hear how Field built her company and what…

WEDC: Investments in WI Startups Increase

A total of 84 investments amounting to $252 million were made in Wisconsin startups last year, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation announced recently through its 2018 Deal Flow Snapshot. Both…

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Former HHS Secretary Joins Exact Sciences Board

Exact Sciences announced today that former U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has joined its board of directors. “Secretary Sebelius understands the value of detecting cancer earlier, as…