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By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin should place more faith in its young, homegrown companies. One need not look very far to draw that conclusion. A quick tour across the Midwest reveals that many nearby states are investing their futures, sometimes with little...
WisBusiness: Top 13 finalists in Governor’s Business Plan Contest make final presentations
The top 13 finalists in this year’s Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest are developing diverse startup ideas ranging from a cancer care decision-making tool to advanced components for next-generation electronics. These and other ideas were highlighted yesterday...
Need 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’...
UW Health: UW Health, UW School of Medicine and Public Health launch UW Clinical Trials Institute
UW Health and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health are announcing the formation of the University of Wisconsin Clinical Trials Institute to advance health care innovations via clinical trials at UW–Madison. The institute serves as a centralized hub focused on...
WisBusiness: DataChat rolls out new AI tool called Ask
Madison-based software startup DataChat has launched a new artificial intelligence tool called Ask. This platform relies on large language model-based technology, a type of algorithm that’s been trained on massive datasets to understand and respond to human language....
GamesBeat: Former Netflix exec starts Midwest game publisher
Ben Kvalo has left Netflix and his position there as lead project manager of games to start a new publisher based in the Midwest. “We are a publisher looking to challenge the games industry by supporting underrepresented regions and under-supported developers....
WisBusiness: WiSys: UW-Milwaukee’s Mitchelle Lyle wins WiSys’ statewide entrepreneurship competition
UW-Milwaukee’s Mitchelle Lyle won the WiSys Big Idea Tournament—a statewide student entrepreneurship competition—held at UW-Whitewater’s Hyland Hall on April 22. Lyle, a student studying French, took home a $2,500 prize for pitching International Travel Advisor (ITA),...
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...
WisBusiness: UW-Madison researchers exploring mental health applications for AI
Researchers at UW-Madison are exploring the use of artificial intelligence to support mental health with $3 million in federal grant support. Funding for the two-year research project comes from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, according to a release...
‘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...
WisBusiness: Wisconsin Hospital Association: Over 100 Wisconsin hospitals ask state budget committee to increase funding
In a letter to members of the Wisconsin State Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), 108 hospital and health care system leaders from across Wisconsin asked the committee for additional funding for hospitals. Wisconsin’s hospitals are facing some of the most...
‘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 --...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Ted Kellner named new CEO of RNC Host Committee
Ted Kellner, the co-founder, former chairman and former chief executive officer of Milwaukee-based Fiduciary Management Inc., has been named the new chief executive officer for the MKE 2024 Host Committee for next year’s Republican National Convention. Kellner...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Dean Amhaus, The Water Council
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Dean Amhaus, president and CEO of The Water Council. The Milwaukee-based water technology organization and other partners were recently selected for a $1 million planning grant from the National Science...
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....
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.@madisonbiz announced 6 finalists for its 'Pressure Chamber' pitch competition. via @ibmadison #Wisconsin #startup #entrepreneur
6 Pressure Chamber finalists announced
The startup initiative will return to the Majestic Theatre during Forward Fest, Wisconsin’s largest technology and entrepreneurship festival.
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.@uwhealth, Epic issue a report with #AI recommendations for policymakers. https://loom.ly/U6PoNUU via @wisbusiness #Wisconsin #technology
.@reinhartlaw launches new #IP #law #podcast series. via @ibmadison
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren launches new IP law podcast series
The series will serve as a resource for businesses of all sizes, offering episodes that explore various aspects and developments of IP law.
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Exiting #tech college leader reflects on decades in #Wisconsin #education. via @captimes
Exiting tech college leader reflects on decades in Wisconsin education
Morna Foy will retire in September after working for the Wisconsin Technical College System for a quarter of a century.
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#Wisconsin's #Biohealth #Tech Hub leader Wendy Harris explains how the program’s projects are moving forward. via @biztimesmedia
Wisconsin’s Biohealth Tech Hub leader Wendy Harris explains how the program’s projects are moving...
Wendy Harris, regional innovation officer of Wisconsin's Biohealth Tech Hub, shared how each of the program's regional projects are moving forward.
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