The Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium was held Nov. 3-4, 2021 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison. More than 350 people attended the conference from across the state and beyond.
In addition to the Tech Council Investor Networks presentation tracks on Nov. 3, we again had the ever popular Elevator Pitch Olympics and “Investor Intros” – allowing entrepreneurs to introduce themselves and their ideas to investors – on Nov. 4. Congratulations to Clock’d Staffing, Internship on Demand and XYLOME on their EPO wins!
The Early Stage Symposium featured informative and inspiring speakers: This year, the CEO Nathan Herbst and CFO Joel Fields of Paradigm, which was recently sold for $450 million, were the keynote speakers on Nov. 3 with brothers Khalif El-Amin and Que El-Amin, founders of Young Enterprising Society were the keynote speakers on Nov. 4.
The conference featured panel discussions on Day One, ‘Office Hours’ sessions on both days, networking and many more opportunities to make presentations, formal and informal, and to meet with investors, entrepreneurs and business leaders. The winner of the Tech Council’s “Excellence in Entrepreneurial Education” award was Joe Boucher of Neider & Boucher, and the latest inductee into our “Investor Hall of Fame” was Bob Wood of Wisconsin Investment Partners.
Many firms have cited participation in the conference as a key factor for significant business growth. Nearly 950 companies have presented during this fall conference in one format or another over the years, including some of the largest technology companies that call Wisconsin home.
Our 2021 highlights included:
- Our exhibit hall in the Grand Terrace showcasing more than 20 Wisconsin companies and emerging companies.
- A first-night reception, two luncheons, two breakfasts and other networking opportunities.
The conference is produced by the Wisconsin Technology Council, the Wisconsin Healthcare Business Forum and its partners and sponsors.
Newsroom for the 2021 Early Stage Symposium (newest on top):
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Madison.com: Madison investors to scope out fast-growing firms at Early Stage Symposium
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Khalif and Que El-Amin, co-founders of Young Enterprising Society
Emerging firms will pitch over two days at 2021 Early Stage Symposium in Madison
The ‘office’ is open! Industry experts on hand for advice at 2021 Early Stage Symposium
Investor, 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 Symposium
El-Amin brothers to highlight entrepreneurial endeavors Nov. 4 at Early Stage Symposium
Long-time attorney and UW-Madison teacher to receive ‘Triple E’ award at Early Stage Symposium
Paradigm execs will tell their ‘exit’ story Nov. 3 at Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium
WisBusiness: The Podcast featured Brad Bodden on the Early Stage Symposium
Deadline extended for 3 chances to pitch your company at Early Stage Symposium
Investors will meet with emerging companies at 2021 Early Stage Symposium
InsideWis: Calling all early stage companies: Conference can help firms connect with investors
Calling all companies! Sign up for Early Stage Symposium; learn a lot, meet with investors
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