The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today that Marques Ogden, a former professional football player, will be the keynote speaker at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium Nov. 6 at the Monona Terrace.

According to a release, Ogden will discuss how he recovered after his construction company lost $2 million on a project and consequently went bankrupt.

Recipient of the Top 100 MBE Winners Through The Center For Business Inclusion and Diversity and the Winner of the Rising Star Under Age 40 Award, Ogden is a currently a speaker, author, marketer and business coach.

Tickets for the event can be found online.