Four Madison representatives were named to the 15 member Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Committee, the organization announced recently.

Committee members include DataChat CEO Jignesh Patel, Synergy Coworking Co-Founder Eugenia Podesta, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation CEO Erik Iverson and N29 Capital Partners Manager Carl Ruedebusch.

According to a release, the panel, which was named by WEDC Board Chair Lisa Mauer, will consider opportunities to advance startups in Wisconsin.

The committee will hold its first meeting Monday, Sept. 16.