Category Archives: General & Events

Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Conference

Deb Carey to Receive ‘Seize the Day’ Award

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced recently that it will honor Deb Carey with the Ken Hendricks Memorial “Seize the Day” award during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference taking place June 1…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead May 8, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, May 10 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting Professional Development, Workshops 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 Online– Madison SCORE: Let’s…

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UpStart Fall 2023 Applications Open

Applications for the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation’s UpStart fall entrepreneurship program for women and people of color are now being accepted through May 22, organizers recently announced. The free 10-week…

2023 Madison College Challenge

Sparx Career Planning Wins 2023 Madison College Challenge

Sparx Career Planning, which is a platform that helps high school and college students transition to adulthood, won the 11th annual Madison College Challenge held today at Madison College’s Truax…

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The Week Ahead May 1, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center — BioForward/Yahara Software: 20×20 PechaKucha 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, May 3 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups:…

2023 UW Entrepreneurial Awards

UW Names 2023 Entrepreneurial Award Winners

Four University of Wisconsin innovators and alumni who advanced the Wisconsin Idea through their accomplishments in entrepreneurship earned the Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Award at a ceremony held Thursday night at…

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The Week Ahead April 24, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 at Sheraton Hotel — Wisconsin Technology Council: WIN Luncheon: Video Gaming Growth Professional Development, Workshops 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 25…

Hy-Vee OpportUNITY

Hy-Vee to Host Business Summit in Madison

Hy-Vee will host the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit on June 1 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, the organization announced recently. According to a release, the free…

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The Week Ahead April 17, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 12:15 p.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 at Grainger Hall — UW School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Trevor Stow Professional Development, Workshops Noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, April…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead April 10, 2023

Presentations, Pitches 12:15 p.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at Grainger Hall — UW School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Nicole and Carson Cook Professional Development, Workshops Noon-1 p.m….