A new WARF series aims to bring together thought leaders to discuss topics relevant to entrepreneurs, the organization announced this week. According to a release, each session of Entrepreneurons, which…

New entrepreneurs, meet a veteran of startups. Startup accelerator gener8tor will have its Launch Day for its summer class from 5-9 p.m. Aug. 29 at Turner Hall in Milwaukee and…

Following is a preview of the major events happening this week at the Forward Festival: Accelerate Madison is bringing together a dream team of entrepreneurs who will participate in a…

Following is a preview of major events happening during the opening weekend of the Forward Festival: The honor of the first festival event goes to Capital Entrepreneurs, which is opening…

The Forward Festival continues to grow. Festival organizers announced today a 20th event, this one hosted by BioForward and featuring U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, who will provide a legislative update…

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation approved Qualified New Business Venture status for four more startups, the organization announced this week. Investors are now eligible for a 25 percent tax credit…

The fourth annual Forward Festival, held Aug. 15-24 in various locations around Madison, will once again showcase the burgeoning startup scene in the city. “One of the things I personally…

While many of Madison’s startup companies are located downtown or on the near-east side, there hasn’t been a centralized building to anchor them, but that may change in the near…

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation announced today it is pledging $300,000 in operating funding for the newly formed BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation, a proposed non-profit equity investment fund. “The non-profit nature of…

As expected, Gov. Scott Walker signed the venture capital bill into law today in a ceremony held at MCT, Inc. in Milwaukee. Also known as Assembly Bill 181, this new…