5x5x5 Event Aimed at Women
The Doyenne Group has announced that its first Doyenne 5x5x5 Breakfast featuring female-led ventures will be held on Wednesday, August 27 at the Madison Club. “We want to see…
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AmFam, Microsoft Launch Accelerator
American Family Insurance and Microsoft today announced their joint efforts in launching an accelerator program called Microsoft Ventures Accelerator that focuses on home automation startups. “We are focused on helping early stage companies bring new…
WAN to SEC: Keep Investor Threshold
The Wisconsin Angel Network has asked the SEC to preserve its definitions of accredited investors, according to a letter submitted this week by WAN Director Dan Blake. Currently, investors must…
Madworks Accelerator Class Announced
Madworks Coworking announced this week it has selected the companies to participate in its inaugural accelerator program known as Madworks Coworking at UW Campus. “We were surprised and pleased with the…
JFC Approves Contract with Fund Manager
The Joint Finance Committee announced today it approved the contract with Sun Mountain Kegonsa to provide fund manager services to the state. The JFC also authorized the release of $25…
Gov. Walker: ‘Help is on the Way’
Gov. Scott Walker spoke about initiatives that will help ease the burden of funding startups Wednesday at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference held at the Alliant Energy Center. “We want to…
CEO Panel Provides Startup Tips
A panel of seasoned entrepreneurs shared advice and discussed the state’s startup climate Wednesday morning at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference held at the Alliant Energy Center. Mark McGuire of Nextt,…
100State Names New Leaders
100state announced last week its new co-directors, Andrew Conley and Mike Fenchel, who begin officially their roles today. “100state has always had organic leadership among the … directors, so throughout…
2014 Biz Plan Contest Finalists Announced
The Wisconsin Technology Council announced Wednesday the 13 finalists that will present in the annual Governor’s Business Plan Contest during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference next month. The finalists–13 instead of…
Madworks Adds Accelerator Program
Madworks Coworking at University Research Park is looking to help startups in another way–through its own accelerator program, the organization announced recently. Applications are due May 25 for the inaugural…
