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The Week Ahead

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…

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…

Midwest Investors to Kick Off ESS

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today that a panel of Midwest investors who represent new funds with a combined total of more than $200 million in assets will kick off…

ESS Announces Keynote, Investor Intros

Jack Salzwedel, the chief executive officer and president of American Family Insurance, will be a keynote speaker at the annual Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, taking place Nov. 16-17 at the Monona…

Whitcomb Technologies Wins ESS Pitch Competition

Whitcomb Technologies, LLC won the 11th annual Elevator Pitch Olympics during the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium held Thursday at the Monona Terrace. The Elm Grove, Wis.-based company, which is developing a patented prototype…

ESS Keynote: Culture is Important

“I think a business is a worthy thing to create.” But how you create that business also is important, according to serial entrepreneur Sue Marks, the opening keynote speaker at…

Mackie to Win Entrepreneurial Award

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today that Thomas “Rock” Mackie is the recipient of the 2015 Excellence in Entrepreneurial Education award, which will be presented.at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium…

ESS Picks 45 Startups to Pitch

Forty-five startups, ranging in industries from healthcare to energy, will get the chance to pitch to potential investors at the 2015 Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, held Nov. 4-5 at the…

UW Chancellor: Universities Key to Economy

Research universities are important to economic growth, University of Wisconsin Chancellor Rebecca Blank told an audience at the annual Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium Thursday at the Monona Terrace. “In areas…

Exact Sciences CEO Praises Wisconsin

Wisconsin is a competitive advantage. That was the key message Exact Sciences CEO, President and Chairman Kevin Conroy relayed to attendees during his keynote presentation at the annual Wisconsin Early…