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StartingBlock Madison: Lunch with a Founder – featuring Dan Guerra Jr

StartingBlock 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI

This month Dan Guerra Jr. will share his founder story and discuss the topic, "Knowing what I know now, what would I do differently." Dan is the founder of Altus and its sister company, SDMCentral, which develops tools for patients and doctors to make better care decision together. Guerra’s immigrant father’s challenging health care journey fuels his passion for innovations for patients and the dedicated workers in clinics, hospitals, and other facilities.

Women in Tech Conference – Come Together

Online Event

When women and allies come together, we have the power to transform and uplift. Let's make progress toward a more inclusive industry, together.

Panther Partnering aims to simplify IP deals with UW-Milwaukee researchers

Innovation Accelerator 1225 Discovery Parkway, Wauwatosa, WI, United States

The UW-Milwaukee Research Foundation has launched “Panther Partnering,” to make such transactions easier, especially firms looking for market-ready research. Learn how it will work Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Wauwatosa.

Marketplace Wisconsin: Governor’s Conference on Diverse Business Development

The Wisconsin Center 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Presented by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, MARKETPLACE is the Governor’s Annual Conference on Diverse Business Development. This event connects business owners from across Wisconsin seeking to do business with state, federal and local governments as well as the private sector. The conference provides the opportunity for established minority-, woman-, veteran- and LGBTQ+-owned businesses and small businesses to learn from and connect with resource providers, government representatives, corporate buyers and business professionals to lay a foundation for new partnerships and business opportunities.

Big Night Out @ Art Lit Lab

Arts + Literature Lab 111 S. Livingston St. Ste. 100, Madison, WI, United States

Join us for our next Big Night Out for your quarterly chance to connect with your fellow Greater Madison business leaders over appetizers and drinks. For this year's series, we will be visiting and showcasing community non-profit spaces. This quarter's event will highlight the new Arts + Literature Laboratory (Art Lit Lab).

Doyenne Informational Session – January 2023

Online Event

Curious to know more about Doyenne and how it can help you with your venture? These live informational sessions cover our educational events, workshops, programs and membership benefits with casual Q&A to help you determine where to plug-in to the community.

Starting Block Madison: Lunch with a Founder – featuring Nic Mink

StartingBlock 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI

Join us for our February Lunch with a Founder featuring Nic Mink, CEO of Seven Acre Dairy Company! These part educational, part networking events are the perfect way to meet other founders in the region, learn from other people's entrepreneurial journeys, and get plugged in to the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Wisconsin. This month Nic Mink will share his founder story.

Doyenne Informational Session – Feb. 2023

Online Event

Curious to know more about Doyenne and how it can help you with your venture? These live informational sessions cover our educational events, workshops, programs and membership benefits with casual Q&A to help you determine where to plug-in to the community.

Cap Times Executive Breakfast welcomes Dr. Greg Piefer, CEO of SHINE Technologies

Edgewater Hotel 1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison, WI, United States

We're proud to announce our newest entry: Cap Times Executive Breakfast. This quarterly series, sponsored by UBS, will feature one-on-one, future-focused conversations with Wisconsin’s top CEOs discussing business in our state. This series is targeted for those who run a business (or aspire to), or those interested in understanding how major CEOs think.

2023 WISCONSIN TECH SUMMIT

Lambeau Field 1265 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI, United States

The goal of the Wisconsin Tech Summit is to bring together major firms and emerging companies in a setting that allows them to meet and explore likely business relationships around technology needs and innovation. Major firms will hear from emerging companies with innovative products or services tied to areas such as “big data,” connected devices and data analytics in sectors ranging from health care to information systems, and from power electronics to telecommunications.

Workforce woes on your mind? Learn April 4 about U.S. undergrad research event set for Eau Claire

UW-Eau Claire Davies Center 77 Roosevelt Avenue, Eau Claire, WI, United States

More than 4,000 college students, faculty mentors and others from across the country will descend on Eau Claire in mid-April for the 2023 National Conference on Undergraduate Research. Sign up for an April 4 luncheon of the Tech Council Innovation Network at UW-Eau Claire to learn how your company can take advantage of this gathering of young research talent in Wisconsin.

The 2023 Transcend Madison Innovation Competition

Wisconsin Institute for Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison

What will be the next big idea from UW-Madison's student entrepreneurs? Join lead event sponsor Discovery to Product at next week's Transcend Madison Innovation Competition.

National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2023

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire 105 Garfield Avenue, Eau Claire, WI, United States

NCUR is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity in all fields of study by sponsoring an annual conference for students. Unlike meetings of academic professional organizations, this gathering of student scholars welcomes presenters from all institutions of higher learning and from all disciplines.

Half-day In-person Retreat for BIPOC

UW Health Research Park Clinic 621 Science Drive, Madison, WI, United States

Join us in this retreat for people who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) to practice in community, to be present with and for each other, as we explore how compassion, curiosity, and clarity can support our practice and our lives.

BioForward Annual Member Meeting

Monona Terrace Convention Center 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, United States

It has been a defining year of growth, achievement, and exciting collaborative development for BioForward and our members! Join BioForward members in community, conversation, and celebration.

Women in Biohealth 2023 Kick-Off Event

University Research Park 510 Charmany Drive, Madison, WI, United States

Women in Biohealth (WiB) is back in action after a brief hiatus. Join us at this working breakfast to learn about the four new Leadership Teams:

Upstart – A free entrepreneurship program for women and people of color

Wisconsin Institute for Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison

(Deadline to apply is Monday, May 22.) It takes more than a good idea to start a successful business. Issues like accounting, financing and marketing may seem overwhelming and connecting with the right resources can be challenging. WARF’s free UpStart program can help.

UW Health: Simplicity in the Midst of Complexity – an LGBTQAI+ Half-day Retreat

Wingra Family Medical Center 1102 S. Park, Madison, WI, United States

You are warmly invited to join us in a half-day mindfulness meditation retreat for the LGBTQAI+ community. This retreat is appropriate for beginner and advanced mindfulness practitioners. It will include guidance and instruction for mindful movement and sitting practices.

2023 New North Summit – Power of Place

Lambeau Field 1265 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI, United States

New North, Inc. hosts a regional summit event to bring together the business, education and community leaders from around the region and state to connect with network contacts, share economic development updates and more.

BioTech Happy Hour

Hilldale Café Hollander 701 Hilldale Wy, Madison, WI, United States

Great partnerships start with a full glass! Please join us at the Hilldale Café Hollander for Biotech Happy Hour’s long overdue return.

PHcbi Lunch & Learn

University Research Park 510 Charmany Drive, Madison, WI, United States

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gener8tor Milwaukee Showcase

Discovery World Science and Technology Museum Milwaukee 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United States

In partnership with Michael Best, BizTimes Media and Milwaukee Founders Community, gener8tor is proud to host our gener8tor Milwaukee Accelerator 2023 Showcase. This cohort of passionate founders is committed to solving problems across many industries, from translation services to AI-enabled education, and they want to share it all with you!

Careers & Beers: Science and Law

Wisconsin Institute for Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison

UW-Madison grad students and postdocs are invited to enjoy drinks and appetizers while networking with community members and explore alternative science career options after graduate school through informal conversations. Our first event of the fall features scientists who have careers in the legal space.