Tag Archives: Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium

ESS Keynote: Culture is Important

“I think a business is a worthy thing to create.” But how you create that business also is important, according to serial entrepreneur Sue Marks, the opening keynote speaker at…

Mackie to Win Entrepreneurial Award

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today that Thomas “Rock” Mackie is the recipient of the 2015 Excellence in Entrepreneurial Education award, which will be presented.at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium…

ESS Picks 45 Startups to Pitch

Forty-five startups, ranging in industries from healthcare to energy, will get the chance to pitch to potential investors at the 2015 Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, held Nov. 4-5 at the…

UW Chancellor: Universities Key to Economy

Research universities are important to economic growth, University of Wisconsin Chancellor Rebecca Blank told an audience at the annual Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium Thursday at the Monona Terrace. “In areas…

Exact Sciences CEO Praises Wisconsin

Wisconsin is a competitive advantage. That was the key message Exact Sciences CEO, President and Chairman Kevin Conroy relayed to attendees during his keynote presentation at the annual Wisconsin Early…

Upcoming Startup Events, Nov. 4, 2014

Following is a round-up of upcoming startup events in Madison. Nov. 4 – Entrepreneur Resource Workshop Reps from gener8tor and Capital Entrepreneurs will be hanging out from 6-7 p.m. at…

Investor to Receive Entrepreneurial Award

Investor and educator Tim Keane will be the first to receive the “Excellence in Entrepreneurial Education” award, the Wisconsin Technology Council announced Tuesday. According to a release, Keane was chosen…

Call for Startups at ESS

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today it is seeking startups to participate in one of two pitch events at the annual Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, held Nov. 12-13 at the…

ESS Panel Provides Investment Update

More investment capital is on the horizon, according to “Emerging Funds” panelists at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium Wednesday at the Monona Terrace. Chris Prestigiacomo of the State of Wisconsin…

TechStars Co-Founder Speaks at ESS

TechStars Co-Founder Brad Feld discussed topics ranging from investing to communities during the opening keynote at the annual Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium Tuesday at the Monona Terrace. On the Series…