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Former NFL Player Ogden to Keynote ESS

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today that Marques Ogden, a former professional football player, will be the keynote speaker at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium Nov. 6 at the Monona…

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Companies Needed to Pitch at ESS

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced recently it is seeking companies to pitch in its two pitch events at the annual Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, taking place Nov. 6-7 at the…

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Blexx Wins ESS Pitch Olympics

A company that is building a device for hypodermic needle disposal won the 14th annual Elevator Pitch Olympics Thursday at the Monona Terrace during the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium. A panel of…

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The Week Ahead Nov. 5, 2018

For the week of Nov. 5, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Pitches, Presentations 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 at Dreambank: 1 Million Cups – Doyenne  Professional Development, Workshops 4:30-6:30…

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Terry Sivesind to be Honored at ESS

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today that Terry Sivesind will receive the 2018 Excellence in Entrepreneurial Education award at the 2018 Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, happening Nov. 7-8 at the…

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WI ESS Keynote Speaker Named

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today that Kelly Fitzsimmons, a Milwaukee-based entrepreneur, will be the keynote speaker at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium Nov. 7 at the Monona Terrace Community…

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ESS Announces Pitch Opps

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced recently that it is accepting applications from entrepreneurs to pitch their startups during the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, held Nov. 7-8 at the Monona Terrace….

ESS Panel: Midwest Has ‘Overlooked’ Opportunities

Startups in the Midwest are becoming more and more attractive to investors, but they still need to evolve to get more notice, according to a panel of investors during the…

ESS Keynote Explains Innovation

It’s not just innovation, but how a company innovates, that’s crucial to its success in the marketplace, LaunchStreet Founder Tamara Kleinberg said in her keynote presentation during the Wisconsin Early Stage…

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The Week Ahead Nov. 13, 2017

For the week of Nov. 13, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Presentations, Pitches 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15 at Madison Central Library – 1 Million Cups: i5 Digital Fitness 8:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov….