The Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest began in January with nearly 150 applicants and concluded this afternoon. The 13 remaining contests pitched their companies to a judging body composed of key members of the Wisconsin startup ecosystem on June 6 in Milwaukee. Today, Tom Still, President of the Wisconsin Technology Council and event sponsor Dave … And the winners are….
Bobola Odebiyi is a well-known figure in Milwaukee’s startup ecosystem. The Nigerian-born CPA is the founder of CrossKudi, an international money transfer platform. The blockchain-based business was launched in 2020. Since then, the company has made headlines by winning contests and earning grants from FOR-M and the Milky Way Tech Hub, as well as a … Odebiyi pivots to SaveCircle
The Wisconsin Technology Council announced the finalists in the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Known as the “Diligent (Baker’s) Dozen,” 13 early-stage business founders will present their businesses to judges and attendees of the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference on Wednesday, June 5, at the Italian Community Center. This is the final round of the competition that … Meet the Members of the Diligent (Baker’s) Dozen from the Milwaukee 7 Region
According to Pitchbook, Wisconsin startups raised at least $19.85 million in April. Milwaukee-based Ingantec raised $2 million of venture funding in a deal led by Lubar & Co. on April 18, 2024, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at $8 million. The company’s novel material is compatible with blue and green micro-LEDs and its use will … Wisconsin VC Funding for April 2024
Sustainable design expert Caroline Priebe’s passion for fashion has a focus bigger than the latest trends. As the founder of Driftless Goods, Priebe creates stylish luxury garments that are good for the wearer, and the planet. Founded in 2023, the company makes fleece outerwear from regenerative merino wool that is harvested, spun, and sewn in … Driftless Goods offers sustainable luxury fleece
The Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition returns on June 26 with eight startups competing for a chance to win a share of $50,000 in prize money. The competition, produced by Young Enterprising Society in partnership with Molson Coors Beverage Company, saw a record number of applicants from across the globe. Three startups from the Milwaukee 7 … Meet Milwaukee’s Summerfest Tech Pitch Finalists
Inspiration comes in many forms. For Joel Roberts, it was impatience that inspired him. “I would sit at a lot of red lights late at night when no one was there. I thought ‘someone could do this better. I can go through (the intersection). Why can’t it know that I’m here?’ I’m a math guy, … Shepherd Traffic gets green light into Finalist round of WI Gov’s BPC
During a week devoted to celebrating women in entrepreneurship, we turn the spotlight on Angela Mallett, the founder of HoneyBee Sage Wellness & Apothecary. A stalwart member of the Milwaukee small business ecosystem, Mallett is passionate about wellness and her Milwaukee community. With HoneyBee Sage Wellness & Apothecary, Mallett has created retail space that is … HoneyBee Sage Wellness & Apothecary: Sowing the seeds of healing
Startup founder and CEO Liz Kohler channeled her personal tragedy into a powerful mission: protecting vulnerable individuals. In 2007, Kohler lost her sister to domestic violence. Since then, she has been driven to use her time and talent to help protect the safety of victims of domestic violence and high-risk witnesses as they work with … Nexion Solutions and Sojourner Family Peace Center collaborate to save lives
Since 2017, Women’s Entrepreneurship Week (WEW) brings together Milwaukee women and nonbinary business owners and professionals for a week of workshops, keynote events and network-building. The annual series returns May 6-10 with the theme “Building the Table.” Over 65 women and non-binary entrepreneurs and leaders will speak during the weeklong event. On Friday, May 10 … Milwaukee Celebrates Women’s Entrepreneurship Week