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The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Sept. 12

For the week of Sept. 12, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations/Pitches 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 at Madison Central Library – 1 Million Cups Madison: Kilter 4-5:30…

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StartingBlock Madison Hits Fundraising Goal

StartingBlock Madison met its fundraising goal of $3 million and will launch its entrepreneurial hub, organizers announced today. “StartingBlock represents a significant partnership among the public and private sectors, including the City…

Biohealth Summit Slated for Sept. 27

The 2016 Biohealth Summit, presented by BioForward, will take place Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Overture Center for the Arts, organizers announced recently. This…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Sept. 5

For the week of Sept. 5, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations/Pitches 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 at Madison Central Public Library – 1 Million Cups Presentation: Headway…

Bunker Labs Adds Accelerator

Bunker Labs Wisconsin, a nonprofit whose mission is to help military veterans start and grow businesses, is launching an accelerator program this fall called the Innovator Academy, the organization announced today….

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The Week Ahead Aug. 29

For the week of Aug. 29, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene. Presentations/Pitches 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31 at Madison Central Public Library – 1 Million Cups Presentation: Mixology…

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Doyenne to Manage City Fund

The City of Madison announced today that the Doyenne Group will manage its $600,000 Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development Resource Fund. The Doyenne Group will add the fund to its…

Polco Wins Pressure Chamber

Silicon Valley, here we come. Polco won the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce’s Pressure Chamber pitch contest Tuesday at the Monona Terrace and earned an all-expenses paid trip to meet potential…

Panel: IP, Patents Key for Startups

Successful startups need strong intellectual backing, Venture Investors Managing Director Scott Button said Tuesday at the monthly WIN luncheon held at the Sheraton Hotel. In addition to needing intellectual backing,…

Tech Conference Speaker Talks E-Commerce

Mobile is the great equalizer, Amy Africa of Eight by Eight said in her keynote presentation at the Forward Technology Conference held Tuesday at the Monona Terrace. “This is your shot…