Join Us to Celebrate the Winter 2024 Madworks Cohort!

Our current Madworks Accelerator cohort is set to graduate on Thursday, April 25. Please join us as we celebrate the hard work the founders have put in during the 10-week program. The event will include presentations by each company, light appetizers, and networking.

When: Thursday, April 25, arrive at 4 p.m.

Where: StartingBlock Madison, 821 E. Washington Ave, 3rd floor

Schedule: Presentations by each company beginning at 4 p.m. in the 3rd floor Open Innovation space. Snacks, drinks, and networking to follow in the 3rd floor cafe.

RSVP: Your advance registration is appreciated.

The Companies:

• Arts + Literature Laboratory / Jolynne Roorda & Rita Mae Reese – Community-driven contemporary arts center that works to increase access to the visual, literary, and performing arts and arts education and build a thriving and connected local arts community.
• Equability / Hilary Pham – Clothing adaptation service for people with disabilities.
• Gift ‘n Grow / Terri Martin – Fabric gift wraps that are upcycled, reusable, and trackable, allowing each gift giver and recipient to see the journey their gift wrap takes over its lifetime.
• Nerdbugs / Dr. Ronak Mehta – Creator of lovable anatomical plush organs that are on a mission to teach about acceptance and inclusivity while celebrating health and wellness.
• Puttable / Nicholas Hruskoci – At home golf company that allows people to practice the game they love in the comforts of their home while elevating their game and home style.
• Samsara / Dr. Caroline Burkey – Simple and powerful remote group learning platform for the modern workplace that was created by an educator for educators.
• SideShift / Canyon Pergande & Nick Lawton – Two-sided marketplace that connects college jobseekers with small/local businesses for part-time work.
• Vadar Alpha / Stephen Pounds & Zach Wood – Intelligence augmentation for the global supply chain, with a focus on removing freight waste with AI.

Questions: Contact Susie at support@madworksaccelerator.org.