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The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead June 19, 2017

For the week of June 19, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations, Pitches 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 20 at The Edgewater – Women in Business 9-10…

Build a Food Biz at 100state Event

100state will host an event called “The Chef’s Special: Food Showcase” from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, June 24. According to the Facebook event, attendees at the free event…

HealthX’s Thakkar Named Kauffman Fellow

HealthX Ventures’ Shobhan Thakkar was named to the Kauffman Fellows Program’s Class 22, the organization announced recently. “I’m really looking forward to this opportunity to further my knowledge in the…

2017 Pressure Chamber Apps Open

Applications are now being accepted for this year’s Pressure Chamber competition, which takes place Aug. 21 at the Monona Terrace as part of Forward Festival, the Greater Madison Chamber of…

Wisconsin Tech Council

WI Early Stage Investments on Rise

Early-stage investments are increasing in Wisconsin, according to a report by the Wisconsin Technology Council. According to a release, 137 companies raised investment capital last year, which is up seven percent…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead June 12, 2017

For the week of June 12, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations, Pitches 8 – 10 a.m. Monday, June 12 at Neider & Boucher – Pitch Practice Business…

Northern Star Fire Wins Biz Plan Contest

A company dedicated to saving firefighters’ lives won the 2017 Governor’s Business Plan Contest, which concluded Wednesday during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference held at Union South. Northern Star Fire, based in…

Gener8tor Wins Third Consecutive Gold

Gener8tor earned its third consecutive gold tier ranking in the 2017 Seed Accelerator Rankings, the company announced today. According to a release, the rankings are based on weighted metrics, including…

Investors Tout State’s Homegrown Talent

The State of Wisconsin is becoming less and less of a “flyover state” in part because of the talent produced here, according to a panel of investors at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead June 5, 2017

For the week of June 5, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations, Pitches 9 – 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 7 at Madison Central Library – 1 Million Cups: Midwest…