Category Archives: General & Events

Coworking Hub 100state to Host Event

100state, a new co-working hub downtown, is hosting a free event for entrepreneurs 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 7 at its office at 100 State St. Called “Entrepreneurial Problem-Solving Soiree,” the…

International Agency Visits Madison

The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is hosting a touring group of international entrepreneurs in an effort to associate Madison with innovation on a global scale. The Pop Up Agency…

Local Entrepreneurs to Speak at TEDx

This year’s TEDx Madison will feature 11 Madison speakers, including several entrepreneurs, at its annual one-day event Saturday at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA). TED conferences focus on a…

Biz Plan Contest Finalists Announced

Call it a baker’s dozen. The Wisconsin Technology Council announced this week its 13 finalists (normally 12 but 13 due to a tie) for its annual Governor’s Business Plan Contest….

Eric Ries’ gener8tor Gig Canceled

Gener8tor‘s event on May 22 featuring Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup, has been canceled, the organization announced today. According to Ries’ representatives, his appearance at Lindsay, Stone &…

Lean Startup Author to Speak at gener8tor

Eric Ries, whose book The Lean Startup made its debut at No. 2 on the New York Times Best Sellers list, will be the guest speaker at the gener8tor meeting taking…

3in1 Holders Wins Burrill Competition

Sometimes, victory comes when you least expect it. Justin Vannieuwenhoven, a University of Wisconsin engineering student, simply wanted to learn how to write a business plan but ended up winning…

MobCraft to Host Beer Dinner

Beer lovers will have the opportunity to try some brews from MobCraft, which is launching officially this week. As part of Madison Craft Beer Week, the startup is organizing a…

Walker Allocates $6M to Small Biz Entrepreneurs

Gov. Scott Walker said Thursday in his weekly radio address that he is devoting nearly $6 million toward small-business entrepreneurs in his proposed 2013-15 state budget. The money will be…

Cleantech Accelerator Accepting Applications

Entrepreneurs seeking the resources needed to launch sustainable clean technology companies should circle May 1 on their calendar. That’s when applications are due to the annual Cleantech Open, a five-month…