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The Wisconsin Technology Council announced recently the finalists that will present at the 21st annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Conference held June 5-6 in Milwaukee. Despite the “dozen” name, judges once again...
MKE Startup News: Meet the Members of the Diligent (Baker’s) Dozen from the Milwaukee 7 Region
The Wisconsin Technology Council announced the finalists in the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Known as the “Diligent (Baker’s) Dozen,” 13 early-stage business founders will present their businesses to judges and attendees of the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’...
News from May 23 Tech Council luncheon in Eau Claire
Below you will find coverage from our May 23 Tech Council luncheon in Eau Claire, a recording of the panel discussion as well as a guest column from the UW-Eau Claire Chancellor Schmidt on the topic. Eau Claire Leader Telegram: UWEC unveils alliance to focus on...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Jon Horne, Idea Fund of La Crosse
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Jon Horne, managing director of the Idea Fund of La Crosse. The venture capital firm recently announced it had raised $31.5 million for a second fund, building on the success of its initial VC fund. It will...
WisEye Morning Minute: 2024 WHA Workforce Report Capitol Briefing
The Wisconsin Hospital Association held a briefing on their 2024 workforce report which found that the health care workforce vacancy rates that skyrocketed between 2021 and 2022 are stabilizing, but still critical, in 2023. Eric Borgerding, WHA President and CEO, and...
InsideWis: Founders can follow different strategies to entrepreneurial success
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – If there’s a common trait among effective entrepreneurs, it’s their tendency to follow unique paths to success. One Wisconsin example made news this week when Mirus Bio, one of the first biotechnology companies to get traction in Madison,...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Madison-based life science company Mirus Bio to be acquired for $600 million
Madison-based Mirus Bio, a manufacturer of transfection regents used in gene therapies, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by MilliporeSigma for $600 million. MilliporeSigma is the life sciences business of German company Merck KGaA, which is not affiliated...
BizTimes Milwaukee: MKE Tech Hub launching AI workshops with financial support from 7Rivers
MKE Tech Hub Coalition, a nonprofit dedicated to growing tech talent and bolstering the region’s tech ecosystem, announced today the start of several artificial intelligence (AI) innovation workshops. Following a $50,000 donation from Milwaukee-based consulting...
‘Succeed’ panels aim to help young firms June 6 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 as well as marketing strategies that work in today’s climate. Learn more in the “Succeed” panel track June 6 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’...
‘Grow’ panels tackle young company challenges June 6 at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
How entrepreneurs can work with trusted collaborators and challenges women face as entrepreneurs will be discussed during the “Grow” panel discussion track at the June 6 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference. The conference at the Italian Community Center returns to the...
WisBusiness: COnovate developing next-gen battery tech based on UW-Milwaukee research
COnovate, an early-stage company based on UW-Milwaukee research, is developing new battery technologies that could offer faster charging and more storage capacity. Strategy and Commercial Support Lead Jeff Moore presented on the company yesterday during a Wisconsin...
WisBusiness: A Wauwatosa startup called RoddyMedical was selected as the audience favorite for its pitch in the latest MedTech Accelerator program
RoddyMedical was a finalist in the 2021 Governor's Business Plan Contest. This 10-day program, hosted by Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University, gives participating companies the opportunity to connect with global leaders in health care and business. The latest...
Franchise leader Valerie Carter-Daniels to accept ‘Seize the Day’ award June 6 in Milwaukee
Milwaukee native Dr. Valerie Daniels-Carter, president and chief executive officer of V&J Holding Co., the largest female-owned franchise organization in the United States, will receive the Ken Hendricks Memorial “Seize the Day” award June 6 at the Wisconsin...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Changes to Wisconsin’s Badger Fund of Funds program poised to help attract outside investment
Recent changes to the state-backed venture capital program Badger Fund of Funds aim to make it easier for fund managers to grow their respective firms and attract outside funding. In February, Gov. Tony Evers signed Legislation into law that not only implemented...
‘Launch’ panels focus June 6 on startups at Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Tech trends for startups and learning more about emerging industry sectors in Wisconsin will be part of the “Launch” panel discussion track at the June 6 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference. The conference at the Italian Community Center returns to the “Cream City” to...
InsideWis: From the lab to promising drugs, WARF Therapeutics aims to quickly lever research
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – If you’ve lived in Wisconsin long enough, you’ve likely heard the complaint. “Sure, the University of Wisconsin does some gee-whiz research, but unless you’re an endangered snake in South America or a bleached coral reef in the South...
WisBusiness: Idea Fund of La Crosse raises $31.5M for second VC fund
The Idea Fund of La Crosse has raised $31.5 million for a second venture capital fund, targeting startups in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. The VC firm yesterday announced the fund, which aims to invest in pre-revenue and early-stage businesses in agriculture,...
WisBusiness: Epic rolling out personalized care data tool this summer
Epic is rolling out a new personalized care data tool, which aims to give doctors crucial patient insights. That’s according to Phil Lindemann, vice president of data and analytics informatics for the Verona-based electronic health records company. He spoke yesterday...
Wisconsin Public Radio: Wisconsin wants to grow into a video game industry leader
Ben Kvalo feels a lot better today about creating video games than when he was a student at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. “There was no hope or idea that we could actually go and get into this industry,” he said. Now Kvalo leads a video game publisher based...
Idea Fund of La Crosse: As venture capital markets contract, the Idea Fund of La Crosse scales up, raising over $30 million
The Idea Fund of La Crosse has raised $31.5 million for a second venture capital fund. The fund targets pre- and early-stage revenue startups in the Upper Midwest and invests in diversified end markets such as agriculture, manufacturing, supply chain, and healthcare,...