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Two Wisconsin founders who have collectively generated more than $800 million in venture and acquisition value will share their success stories to open the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium on the morning of Nov. 5. Click here to register for the conference. Chris...
InsideWis: What makes for a strong startup state? Conference offers ingredients
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – Some cities, states and regions have a healthier technology startup economy than others, as metros such as San Francisco, Boston, Austin and others have shown for decades. How does Wisconsin stack up? An upcoming Madison conference will...
WisBusiness: An expert says executive pressure to deploy AI is a problem for industry as the technology is increasingly seen as essential for competitiveness
An expert says executive pressure to deploy AI is a problem for industry as the technology is increasingly seen as essential for competitiveness. Sahab Aslam, founder of Vectorify Labs and the AI sector lead at the Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of New York,...
Innovation celebration one week out: Wisconsin finalists to be honored at Nov. 4 evening reception
With the celebration just one week away, the Wisconsin Technology Council has announced 27 finalists for the 2025 Wisconsin Innovation Awards, recognizing some of the state’s most groundbreaking companies. Representing industries as varied as software, manufacturing,...
Your guide to what’s ahead: What to expect at next week’s Early Stage Symposium in Madison
There’s still time to register for the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, set for Nov. 5-6 at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center in Madison. The two-day event will feature speakers, panels, workshops and networking for entrepreneurs, investors and...
Tech Council showcases new leadership and celebrates entrepreneurial excellence at Early Stage Symposium
Maggie Brickerman, the newly appointed president of the Wisconsin Technology Council, will take the stage over lunch Nov. 5 at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium to share her vision for Wisconsin’s innovation economy. She will be joined for a fireside chat by Tech...
Kauten to join ‘Investor Hall of Fame’ Nov. 5 at Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium in Madison
Ralph Kauten, who left his mark on Wisconsin’s biotechnology economy as an investor and an entrepreneur, will be honored Nov. 5 during the invite-only annual “Investor Hall of Fame” dinner at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium. Kauten was an early backer, founder and...
Startup surge: More than 60 companies to share ideas at 2025 Early Stage Symposium in Madison
Sixty-one companies will pitch to potential investors and others during the in-person Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, set for Nov. 5-6 in Madison. That includes 20 companies selected by conference organizers for the newly added “Open Mic” Quick Pitch on the morning...
AI at the crossroads: Safety, trust and Wisconsin’s future examined at Oct. 28 Tech Council luncheon
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping every sector of Wisconsin’s economy, but experts say ensuring its safety and responsibility must come first. The Tuesday, Oct. 28, Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison will explore how lawmakers, businesses and...
InsideWis: From an unlikely source, a suggested change in immigration rules
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – Even the most ardent opponents of the Trump administration’s immigration policies might agree “open borders” aren’t good for national security, internal crime rates and some sectors of the economy. Likewise, even solid supporters of...
WisBusiness: Biotech seed fund Midwest BioCapital launched today with its headquarters located in Madison
Founder Justin Byers, who also started Axio BioPharma, created the company to help innovators find pre-seed and seed stage funding to get their ideas off the ground, he said in a LinkedIn post. The new fund will focus on companies developing new therapies, tools and...
InsideWis: State tax credits for investors in start-ups have paid off; updates should, too
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – Not all government programs aimed at spurring business and job growth are successful, to say the least. However, those initiatives that spur private investment and multiply public seed dollars can work well for taxpayers. One example in...
Deadline extended to Oct. 9 to apply to pitch to investors at Early Stage Symposium in Madison
Companies of all stages are invited to apply to pitch their stories to investors at the in-person Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, set for Nov. 5-6 at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison. The 2025 conference will feature four pitch opportunities:...
UW-Green Bay: University of Wisconsin-Green Bay join forces with gener8tor, announce startup accelerator program
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Foundation have partnered with global venture firm and startup accelerator, gener8tor, to announce the inaugural gBETA UW-Green Bay pre-accelerator program powered by gener8tor. The...
WisBusiness: Wind and solar power are well-positioned to quickly respond to the increasing load data centers are putting on Wisconsin’s electrical grid, a renewable energy expert argues
Wisconsin has become a hotbed of data center activity over the past few years, underscored by Microsoft’s more than $7 billion in investments in the southeastern region of the state. Increasing demand on the electrical grid is normal, but data centers are only adding...
In Business: Epic embraces geothermal energy
While the term “hyperscale” is used to describe the large data campuses that power artificial intelligence applications — and concern environmentalists to a great degree — Derek Schnabel, a facility engineer for Epic, uses the term “district scale” to describe...
MKE Startup News: Milwaukee schools highlight impact of tech transfer
Universities play a key role in turning research discoveries into products and services. The process, known as technology transfer, was the focus of a recent Wisconsin Technology Council Innovation Network luncheon featuring leaders from area schools. The panel...
BizTimes Milwaukee: Michael Best acquires Denver law firm
Milwaukee-based law firm Michael Best has acquired Denver-based law firm Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor P.C. The firms will formally combine on Oct. 1. Michael Best has 18 offices across the U.S. The firm entered the Denver market in 2018 through a...
WisBusiness: HeartWorks: Announces Grand Opening of World Headquarters in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
HeartWorks, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing research and therapies for congenital heart disease (CHD), is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its World Headquarters in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on October 9, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Founded in...
InsideWis: Feds taking bigger cut of patent profits may mean less innovation
By Tom Still MADISON, Wis. – President Trump is a believer in the “Laffer curve,” so-named for economist Arthur Laffer and his work connecting the dots between taxation and productivity. In 2019, Trump said Laffer proved “the most powerful way to grow the economy and...