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News featuring the Wisconsin Technology Council or its trusted partnersNeed one excuse to attend ‘Treps Conference? Here are 10 good reasons to be there May 31-June 1
Hundreds of people are set to attend the 2023 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Milwaukee. Here are 10 reasons to join them Wednesday and Thursday for one of the Midwest’s premier events for entrepreneurs. Register in-person on Wednesday and Thursday at the...
InsideWis: New hub for ‘responsible’ innovation tests science, technology
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – News stories appear daily about how advances in science and technology have consequences, intended or otherwise, for society. Here are a few recent examples: All life forms leave behind trace amounts of genetic material. The same “eDNA”...
Discounted registration for military vets, students available for Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Returning military veterans and students may register at a discount to attend the 21st annual conference, to be held at the Italian Community Center on May 31 and June 1. The May 31-June 1 conference at the Italian Community Center returns to the “Cream City” to...
June 1 ‘Succeed’ track focuses on fundraising at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
To succeed over time, young companies must find revenue sources that range from sales to strategic debt to rounds of investment. Learn about diverse fundraising paths and from seasoned entrepreneurs in the “Succeed” panel track at the June 2 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’...
Two ‘Grow’ panels focus on young companies June 1 at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
You’ve taken care of most of the basics of starting your emerging company … so, now what? Clearing hurdles that often don’t arise until startup excitement passes is the theme of the “Grow” panel discussion track at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference. The May...
‘Launch’ panels focus on startups June 1 at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Finding resources you need to launch your company and learning more about industry sectors that have drawn the attention of the National Science Foundation will be part of the “Launch” panel discussion track at the June 1 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference. The...
‘WisBiz: The Show’ features Kalpa Vithalani of Marquette University
Welcome to “WisBusiness: The Show,” a twice-a-month Web show covering state business news and issues. In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show, Kalpa Vithalani, the executive director for technology transfer at Marquette University, talks about the...
InsideWis: What, me worry? Learning optimism ‘zen’ from entrepreneurs
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. -- The average American might be excused for believing the economy is headed off a steep cliff. For starters, economists keep telling them so. Many practitioners of the “the dismal science” -- how my favorite economist refers to economics --...
What do investors need to hear from you? Learn from angel, venture capitalists June 1 in Milwaukee
A panel discussion featuring angel and venture investors will be the focus of a plenary session mid-morning June 1 at the annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference. The conference at the Italian Community Center returns to the Cream City to celebrate the region’s...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Four southeastern Wisconsin companies named finalists in Governor’s Business Plan Contest
The Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is back for its 20th year of helping entrepreneurs prepare to launch their business. A total of 150 entries have been narrowed down to 13 finalists who will all present their businesses to a panel of judges on May 31....
WisBusiness: WEDC leader wants new VC effort to have outstate impact
The head of WEDC wants the agency’s $50 million venture capital fund to have an impact outside of the state’s main startup hubs of Madison and Milwaukee. Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes was the featured guest at yesterday’s...
‘Diligent (Baker’s) Dozen’ to present live May 31 at Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Milwaukee
Finalists representing diverse tech-based sectors in Wisconsin’s early-stage economy will present live to judges and others Wednesday, May 31, in Milwaukee as part of the 20th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. The presentations at the Italian...