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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…

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The Week Ahead May 29, 2017

For the week of May 29, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations, Pitches 9 – 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 31 at Madison Central Library – 1 Million Cups: OneEvent…

2017 Biz Contest Finalists Announced

The Wisconsin Technology Council today announced the finalists that will present at the annual Governor’s Business Plan Contest during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference June 6-7 at Union South. Similar to…

WIN Panel Discusses Gig Economy

Gig jobs, or more commonly known as freelance and contract work, are becoming a mainstay in the business world, according to a panel discussion at the monthly Wisconsin Innovation Network…

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Apps Open for UpStart Fall Cohort

Applications for the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation’s UpStart fall entrepreneurship program for women and people of color are now being accepted through June 30, organizers recently announced. The free program runs…

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The Week Ahead May 22, 2017

For the week of May 22, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations, Pitches 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 at Sheraton Hotel – WIN: Gig Economy…