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Panel: Midwest Startups Relying Less on Coasts

Startups in the Midwest are seeing less and less reliance on going to the coasts for capital and talent, a panel of investors said during the Early Stage Symposium held…

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StartingBlock Receives $475K Grant

StartingBlock Madison announced today that is has received $475,000 from the U.S. Economic Development Agency for being one of the winners of its i6 Challenge. “The EDA announcement is an exciting…

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The Week Ahead Nov. 14, 2016

For the week of Nov. 14, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations/Pitches 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16 at Madison Central Library – 1 Million Cups Madison: Walnut Investing 11:30…

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7th Build Madison Dates Released

Build Madison will host its annual event Nov. 19-20 at Sector67, organizers announced recently. As previously reported, Build Madison is a free, 24-hour create-a-thon in which the community can create projects they’ve been thinking about….

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The Week Ahead Nov. 7, 2016

For the week of Nov. 7, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations/Pitches 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 at Madison Central Library – 1 Million Cups Madison: ThirdPartyTrust Conference/Expos/Festivals…

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Gulbrandsen Selected for Hall of Fame

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today that former Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) leader Carl Gunbrandsen will be inducted into the Wisconsin Investor Hall of Fame Nov. 16, as part…

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The Week Ahead Oct. 31, 2016

For the week of Oct. 31, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations/Pitches 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 at Madison Central Library – 1 Million Cups Madison: Squirel Professional…

Madworks Coworking Expanding

Due to the demand of coworking space in Madison, Madworks Coworking is expanding its office, the organization recently shared. “Clearly, coworking is in demand in Madison, and we’re lucky enough…

Jan Eddy to be Honored at ESS

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today that Jan Eddy will receive the 2016 Excellence in Entrepreneurial Education award at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, taking place Nov. 16-17 at the…

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The Week Ahead Oct. 24, 2016

For the week of Oct. 24, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations/Pitches 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Madison Central Library – 1 Million Cups Madison: Understory Professional Development/Workshops…