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The Week Ahead Feb. 26, 2024

Presentations, Pitches 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27 at Sheraton Hotel — Wisconsin Technology Council: WIN Luncheon 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27 at Madison Black Business HUB —…

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2024 Spring Tech Kickoff Taking Place in March

The annual Spring Tech Kickoff will take place 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 at the Black Business Hub, organizers recently announced. Similar to previous years, area entrepreneurs are invited to…

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The Week Ahead Feb. 19, 2024

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 at Grainger Hall — UW School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs…

Transcend Madison to be Held April 10 & 12

The annual Transcend Madison startup competition for University of Wisconsin students will take place April 10 and 12, organizers announced recently. The university’s first student-led innovation competition includes prizes worth…

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NVNG Closes $50M Fund of Funds

NVNG Investment Advisors has closed its $50 million Fund I, the company announced recently. According to a release, investors in the fund of funds include Exact Sciences, Baird, Johnson Financial…

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The Week Ahead Feb. 12, 2024

Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14 at StartingBlock — 1 Million Cups: Weekly Meeting 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14 at Grainger Hall — UW School of Business: Distinguished Entrepreneurs…

gBETA Urban League Names 2024 Winter Cohort

Five companies, all based in Madison, were selected for the 2024 winter gBETA Urban League cohort, the organization announced recently. Military Dogs LLC, Oceans Laugh, Shea Strategy, Ms. Goodwan’s Goodies…

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The Week Ahead Feb. 5, 2024

Presentations, Pitches 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5 at UW Grainger Hall — UW School of Business: Winning Ways: An Overview of Entrepreneurship Contests on Campus 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7…

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The Week Ahead Jan. 29, 2024

Presentations, Pitches Noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30 at StartingBlock — StartingBlock: Lunch With a Founder: Nick Lombardino 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 100state — Doyenne Group: She Stands Tall…

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StartingBlock Launches Wisconsin HardTech Accelerator

StartingBlock is launching the Wisconsin HardTech Accelerator, a program specifically designed for startup founders in the agriculture, food and beverage, and manufacturing sectors, the organization announced recently. “We are thrilled…