Toni Sikes

Jan 31, 12:15pm – 1:00pm

Toni Sikes, Co-Founder and CEO of CODAworx
I will let you in on a little secret: our speaker is pioneering the next big thing in business. Toni Sikes has tapped into the “invisible industry” of public art. Her company, CODAworx has projects valued at more than $4 billion all over the world. CODAworx provides customers a platform to showcase their art projects, engage with other members of the creative community, and earn recognition for collaborations. Toni also founded The Guild, one of the first e-commerce company that brought artists’ works directly to consumer; raising over $520 million from leading venture capital firms nationwide. Develop a greater understanding of storytelling, community, engagement, equity crowdfunding and creativity in business at our lunch with Toni Sikes.

This free event is held in Room 5110 Grainger Hall. Pizza will be served.

Hosted by: Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship, UW-Madison School of Business

Upcoming lunches

JAN 31 – Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Toni Sikes
Wednesday January 31, 2024 | 12:15pm–1:00pm

FEB 7 – Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Aaron Olver
Wednesday February 7, 2024 | 12:15pm–1:00pm

FEB 28 – Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Alex Kubicek
Wednesday February 28, 2024 | 12:15pm–1:00pm

Hear success stories from local experts
Local entrepreneurs tell their unique stories and share their expertise and knowledge. This casual, fun, and informal environment provides an opportunity to build your network, ask questions and receive advice.

The Weinert Center fosters entrepreneurial thinking for students at all levels across campus, whether undergraduate or graduate, business majors, or students in a nonbusiness program. Cutting-edge technologies, innovative business models, and ever-changing market landscapes determine which firms thrive and which do not. The Weinert Center equips you with entrepreneurial skills to thrive in any business environment. We support teaching, research, and service to bring entrepreneurial thinking to startups and established organizations. Individuals bring a unique outlook and fresh problem-solving perspectives to the marketplace and help make companies agile.