5110 Grainger Hall

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Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Alex Kubicek

5110 Grainger Hall 975 University Ave., Madison, WI, United States

Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship lunch: Alex Kubicek, Co-Founder and CEO of Understory - A lifelong passion of weather sparked by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina led Alex to receive an MS degree in Atmospheric Science at UW and fueled his ambition to start a company to leverage technology for practical, impactful solutions in climate-vulnerable industries. He has since changed the business model and pivoted to a pioneering insurance company to address the challenges in the P&C insurance sector.

Aaron Olver

Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Aaron Olver

5110 Grainger Hall 975 University Ave., Madison, WI, United States

Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship lunch: Aaron Olver oversees University Research Park which supports early-stage and growth-oriented business in a range of sectors. He previously served as Madison’s director of economic development, spearheaded Wisconsin’s economic development efforts and was a management consultant with McKinsey & Company. Aaron graduated with honors from UW in economics and was selected as a Rhodes Scholar and attended Oxford University.

Toni Sikes

Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Toni Sikes

5110 Grainger Hall 975 University Ave., Madison, WI, United States

Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship lunch: 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. Develop a greater understanding of storytelling, community, engagement, equity crowdfunding and creativity in business at our lunch with Toni Sikes.

Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Showcase

5110 Grainger Hall 975 University Ave., Madison, WI, United States

Hear from UW–Madison founders and CEOs and connect with UW’s innovation ecosystem at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Showcase. Three exceptional Badger alumni will share their entrepreneurial journeys, leadership insights, and how their UW experience set them on the road to success.

Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch: Mike Forbes, CEO of Alter Eco

5110 Grainger Hall 975 University Ave., Madison, WI, United States

Come join us to meet Mike Forbes who has an impressive pedigree of building brands in the food and beverage space from olive oil to cookies to booze. Mike is a seasoned professional having previously worked at California Olive Ranch, General Mills, Procter & Gamble, Fortune Brands, and McKinsey & Company. Mike’s mission with Alter Eco is to help the planet first and make really delicious chocolate.