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Software Vet Shares Expertise

After working for 10 startups over a span of 36 years, Patrick Quirk knows a thing or two about entrepreneurship. Quirk shared his expertise with aspiring entrepreneurs, seasoned entrepreneurs and…

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UpStart Taking Applications for Fall

UpStart, the program created by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation to help aspiring minority and female entrepreneurs gain the skills needed to be successful in business, is accepting applications for…

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The Week Ahead June 6

For the week of June 6, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene. Presentations, Pitches 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 8 at Madison Central Public Library – 1 Million Cups Presentation:…

WI Gets Low Marks in Entrepreneurship

Story provided by Polo Rocha, WisBusiness.com Wisconsin’s startup culture got another disappointing ranking from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, dropping three spots in its “growth entrepreneurship” index. gener8tor co-founder Joe…

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Madworks Summer Accelerator Open

Applications for Madworks Coworking’s summer accelerator program are now being accepted through June 7, organizers announced today. The nine-week program will begin Monday, June 13. In addition to offering early-stage…

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The Week Ahead May 30

For the week of May 30, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene. Presentations, Pitches 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 1 at Madison Central Public Library – 1 Million Cups Presentation:…

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2016 Biz Contest Finalists Announced

The Wisconsin Technology Council today announced the finalists that will present at the annual Governor’s Business Plan Contest during the 14th annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference June 7-8 at the Alliant…

Panel: UW a Leader in Regenerative Medicine

The University of Wisconsin is a leader in the regenerative medicine industry, according to a panel discussion at the monthly Wisconsin Innovation Network luncheon held Tuesday at the Sheraton hotel. More…

One-OneThousand to Host Market Event

One-OneThousand, a startup focused on creating an ecosystem that supports handcrafted artists, makers, designers and hobbyists, is hosting The Good Day Market from 5-10 p.m. Friday, June 10 at Octopi Brewing…

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The Week Ahead May 23

For the week of May 23, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene. Presentations, Pitches 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 25 at University Research Park – Strong Foundations: Intellectual Property Basics…