NEWSROOM Nov. 9-10, 2022 - Monona Terrace in Madison Early Stage SymposiumAgendaKeynote Speaker Nov. 9Triple E Award Ceremony Nov. 9NSF Plenary Panel Nov. 10Minority Investor Plenary Panel Nov. 10Presenting Companies and InvestorsESS ApplicationHotelFeesEarly Stage Symposium GallerySponsorsNewsroomREGISTER NOW Newsroom for the 2022 Early Stage Symposium (newest on top): WEDC Blog: Creating opportunity through investment and entrepreneurshipWEDC Blog: Making room for the big ideas that drive startupsWEDC Blog: Strategies for finding tech talent to drive startup successWEDC Blog: Funding options, resources help startups gain tractionCap Times: May the best pitch win: Wisconsin entrepreneurs compete Olympics-styleMKE Startup News: WTC hosts Early Stage SymposiumWisBusiness: Investors in the Midwest and nationwide are striving to improve diversity and inclusion among startups and those who help fund themWisBusiness: the Podcast with Nick Myers, co-founder and CEO of RedFox AIWisBusiness: The head of a Milwaukee pharmaceutical firm called Estrigenix Therapeutics says the company has raised $1.7 million as it develops alternative menopause therapiesWisBusiness: CyberNINES, a cybersecurity company based in Madison, is looking to raise $3 million from up to six different investors to support sales expansion effortsWisBusiness: Market conditions leading to less favorable deals for entrepreneurs, investorsWisBusiness: Dozens of startup founders are slated to present at the upcoming Early Stage Symposium, being held this week at the Monona Terrace in MadisonOur votes are in! Ten reasons to attend this week’s Wisconsin Early Stage SymposiumEmerging firms will pitch over two days at 2022 Early Stage Symposium in MadisonInvestor, lawyer Joe Hildebrandt is 2022 inductee to Tech Council’s ‘Investor Hall of Fame’The ‘office’ is open! Industry experts on hand for advice at 2022 Early Stage SymposiumExperienced ‘treps, investors on hand Nov. 9 for six panels at 2022 Early Stage SymposiumWisconsin ‘teams’ competing for NSF grants to take stage Nov. 10 at Early Stage SymposiumInsideWis: Statewide innovation, startup trends becoming more evidentMadison Startups: Gener8tor Co-Founders to Receive ‘Triple E’ AwardCo-founders Kirgues, Vosseller of gener8tor to receive ‘Triple E’ award at Early Stage SymposiumDeadline extended for three chances to pitch your company at Early Stage SymposiumTwo dozen investor groups so far set to attend Nov. 9-10 Wisconsin Early Stage SymposiumMidwest training platform for angel diversity topic Nov. 10 at annual Early Stage SymposiumNVCA president and CEO Franklin will open Wisconsin Early Stage SymposiumCalling all companies! 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Industry experts on hand for advice at 2021 Early Stage SymposiumInvestor, mentor Bob Wood is 2021 inductee to Tech Council’s ‘Investor Hall of Fame’Experienced ‘treps, investors on hand Nov. 3 for six panels at 2021 Early Stage SymposiumEl-Amin brothers to highlight entrepreneurial endeavors Nov. 4 at Early Stage SymposiumLong-time attorney and UW-Madison teacher to receive ‘Triple E’ award at Early Stage SymposiumParadigm execs will tell their ‘exit’ story Nov. 3 at Wisconsin Early Stage SymposiumWisBusiness: The Podcast featured Brad Bodden on the Early Stage SymposiumDeadline extended for 3 chances to pitch your company at Early Stage SymposiumInvestors will meet with emerging companies at 2021 Early Stage SymposiumInsideWis: Calling all early stage companies: Conference can help firms connect with investorsCalling all companies! Sign up for Early Stage Symposium; learn a lot, meet with investors View all #ESSWI tweets here! Newsroom for 2020 Early Stage Symposium (newest on top):>> Click here to read Tom Still’s UW-Madison LSC class student stories here. Wisconsin State Journal: Two Madison-area startups, and one from Minnesota, win prizes in business competitionWisBusiness: Social networking guru says focusing on one platform can jumpstart online successCountdown! Top 10 reasons to check out this week’s Wisconsin Early Stage SymposiumWisBusiness: The Podcast with Tom Still previewing the 2020 Early Stage SymposiumInsideWis: Virtual ‘new normal,’ coastal flight may benefit Wisconsin venture capitalWisBusiness: Boosted Chews looks to stimulate interest in its caffeine productRise of corporate investing topic of Nov. 10 at virtual Wisconsin Early Stage SymposiumEmerging firms will pitch Nov. 9, 10 and 11 at virtual Wisconsin Early Stage SymposiumMentor, investor Tim Keane is 2020 inductee to Tech Council’s ‘Investor Hall of Fame’vFairs to power interactive virtual platform for November Wisconsin Early Stage eventCan Wisconsin lead bio-industrial surge? Find out at 2020 Early Stage SymposiumReturning military vets, students may register at discount to attend November Early Stage eventWisBusiness: An EHRN duo from Epic will explain how it is tapping digital health records to better inform clinical expertsEpic Health Research Network to be featured at 2020 Early Stage SymposiumMidwest investors to discuss potential in Wisconsin, region at Early Stage eventLong-time angel capital leader Lorrie Heinemann to receive ‘Triple E’ award at Early Stage SymposiumWisconsin ‘Creative Destruction Lab’ to be featured at 2020 Early Stage SymposiumDeadline extended to apply for three chances to pitch at the Early Stage SymposiumViral marketing pro, entrepreneur Jacques joins 2020 Early Stage Symposium line-upCalling all companies! Apply for three chances to pitch at the 2020 Early Stage Symposium View all #ESSWI tweets here!Read the “It’s a wrap” with access to the photo gallery.Newsroom for 2019 Early Stage Symposium (newest on top): WisconsinINNO: Meet the 3 Startups That Took Home Trophies at Wisconsin Tech Council’s PitchWisBusiness: Wisconsin’s investment landscape is restricted by an overall lack of capital, according to a panel of investorsMichael Best Strategies: Social Investing – Moving Quickly from Fad to Force for ChangeInsideWis: Women entrepreneurs, investors, making tangible stridesWisBusiness: Startup innovations seen as key to fixing ‘broken’ health care systemWMTV: WOMEN Reception promotes work-home balance at Monona TerraceWisBusiness: HaloVino Founder going into Early Stage Symposium with new sustainability focusCountdown! Top 10 reasons to check out this week’s Wisconsin Early Stage SymposiumThe ‘office’ is open! Industry experts on hand for advice at 2019 Early Stage SymposiumInsideWis: No longer exclusively biotech: Emerging companies in Wisconsin become more diverseReturning military vets may register at discount to attend Nov. 6-7 Early Stage SymposiumExperienced ‘treps, investors on hand Nov. 6 for six panels at 2019 Early Stage SymposiumEmerging firms will pitch over two days at 2019 Wisconsin Early Stage SymposiumInvestor, mentor, ‘trep: Jan Eddy latest to join Tech Council’s ‘Investor Hall of Fame’Achieving effectiveness at work, home topic at Nov. 5 W·O·M·E·N reception in MadisonInWisconsin: Early Stage Symposium connects young companies with investorsMadison Startups: Anne Smith to Receive ‘Triple E’ AwardLaw Clinic’s co-founder Anne Smith to accept ‘Triple E’ award Nov. 6 at Early Stage eventInsideWis: No secret sauce, but some common ingredients for university-based startupsMilwaukee Business Journal: Half a billion dollars in VC funds to converge on Madison to hear state startups pitchWisBusiness: the Podcast with Andrea Dlugos, co-manager for Wisconsin Investment PartnersMadison.com: Tom Still: More regulation of tech isn’t the answerInsideWis: Turning early stage rejection into ‘yes’ can depend on supply of cashRecovering from business loss is ex-NFL player’s topic Nov. 6 during Early Stage SymposiumLaCrosse Tribune: Tom Still: There’s room for more startup fundingInvestors will meet with emerging companies at 2019 Wisconsin Early Stage SymposiumTech veteran, investor Jeff Schumacher to speak Nov. 7 during Wisconsin Early Stage SymposiumCalling all companies! Apply for three chances to pitch at Early Stage Symposium Newsroom for 2018 Early Stage Symposium (newest on top): Wisconsin State Journal: Blexx, a startup whose tool destroys used hypodermic needles, wins Madison pitch contest.WisBusiness: Elevator Pitch Olympics features life science startupsKelly Lietz on LinkedIn: Identifying Win-Win Opportunities in Startup InvestingEmerging firms will pitch over two days at 2018 Wisconsin Early Stage SymposiumWARF’s first chief venture officer to be introduced Nov. 7 at Early Stage SymposiumGetting more girls, minorities in STEM fields topic at Nov. 6 WOMEN reception in MadisonInvestors, experienced ‘treps on hand Nov. 7 for panels at 2018 Early Stage SymposiumTerry Sivesind to accept ‘Triple E’ award Nov. 7 at 2018 Wisconsin Early Stage SymposiumAngels, VCs set to check out young companies at Nov. 7-8 Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium(Former) COO of nation’s fastest-growing private firm to speak Nov. 6 at W•O•M•E•N reception in Madison‘Investor Intros’ offer face-to-face meetings for companies at Early Stage SymposiumSerial tech entrepreneur Kelly Fitzsimmons to keynote Nov. 7 at Early Stage SymposiumNationally known ‘trep Aaron Kennedy to speak Nov. 8 at Early Stage SymposiumCalling all companies! Apply for three chances to pitch at Early Stage Symposium Newsroom for 2017 Early Stage Symposium (newest on top):Milwaukee Business Journal: A tenacity for challenging the status quo: Mike RodgersWisBusiness: Pitches at Early Stage Symposium cover wide-ranging business modelsWisBiz: The Show covers Tech Metrics, Tom Still commentary; interview with Triple E Winner Allen DinesWisBusiness: JangoBio sees hormone replacement therapy as key to ravages of agingMadison.com: Startups GymDandy and Pyxsee win the Elevator Pitch OlympicsWisBusiness: Wisconsin shines in health tech but remains overlooked in startup fundingWisBusiness: Kleinberg: Only barrier to success is indifferenceMadison.com: Sector67’s Chris Meyer draws standing ovation at entrepreneurs’ conferenceWisBusiness: Startups set to present innovative ideas at Early Stage SymposiumWisBusiness: Investors looking for companies led by experienced leadersWisconsin State Journal: The spotlight is on entrepreneurs next week in MadisonWisBusiness: Madison startup aims to harness the power of the checklistOshkosh Northwestern: Streetwise: Oshkosh startup Pyxsee to take part in statewide ‘elevator pitch’ contestWisBusiness: HaloVino: A solution to the hurdles of outdoor wine consumptionReady, set … pitch! 17 emerging firms set for Nov. 16 Elevator Pitch OlympicsWisBusiness: Innovation key to standing out in the crowd (Tamara Kleinberg)Sector67’s Meyer to make public appearance Nov. 15 at Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium‘Office Hours’ opens door for company questions at Nov. 15-16 Wisconsin Early Stage SymposiumEntrepreneur, mentor, catalyst: Allen Dines to receive ‘Triple E’ award at conferenceExperts on equity, capital, social media and more on panels at Early Stage SymposiumTASC exec Dan Rashke to speak Day 2 of Early Stage SymposiumBrightStar’s Shannon to join Investor Hall of Fame42 emerging firms will pitch at 2017 Wis Early Stage SymposiumTom Still on WEDWisconsin and the Early Stage SymposiumInvestors from outside Wisconsin set for Nov. 16 Early Stage panel‘Investor Intros’ offer face-to-face meetings for companies at Early Stage SymposiumInnovation enabler Tamara Kleinberg to open November’s Early Stage SymposiumCompanies should apply now to present at 2017 Early Stage Symposium Newsroom for 2016 Early Stage Symposium below (newest articles at bottom).WisBusiness: The Wisconsin Technology Council has opened up applications for startups that want to pitch to investors at the annual Early Stage Symposium.Inside Wisconsin: Calling all early stage companies: Conference can help firms connect with investorsAmerican Family CEO Jack Salzwedel to talk innovation at Early Stage Symposium‘Investor Intros’ offer face-to-face meetings for companies at Early Stage SymposiumAfrican-American Chamber leader to headline WOMEN eventEntrepreneur, investor, mentor: Jan Eddy to receive ‘Triple E’ award at conferenceRetired WARF leader will join Investor Hall of FameDear Tech Council members and friends:Twenty-eight emerging firms will pitch on opening day of Early Stage SymposiumReady, set… Pitch! 22 emerging firms set for Nov. 17 Elevator Pitch OlympicsResearch grant winners to be honored at Wisconsin Early Stage SymposiumCountdown! Top 10 reasons to check out this week’s Wisconsin Early Stage SymposiumRentDrop, Gregor Diagnostics reach top floor during 2016 ‘Elevator Pitch Olympics’Early Stage Symposium assembles the startup communityIn search of Wisconsin’s next big idea, investors get first look at promising new technologiesWisBusiness: DotCom Thereapy aims to curb speech therapy shortageWisBusiness: Basic education through mobile app is Learning Games Studios’ approachWisBusiness: ImageMoverMD led by all-star team of medical experts, innovatorsWisBusiness: Intellivisit uses artificial intelligence to help diagnose patientsWisBusiness: Pilot Training System prepares to launch the Drone Flight BagWisBusiness: New imaging technology company OnLume is lighting up the medical field – literallyBizTimes: Crossing the valley of deathWisBusiness: Insulete could hold the cure for Type 1 diabetesWisBusiness: Polco applies the power of “crowd sourcing” to local governmentWisBusiness: Simply Incredible Foods aims to naturally take bitterness out of berriesWisBusiness: Lynx Biosciences strives to become the missing link in cancer therapy
