Anna Lardinois

2023 in gold glitter

At the close of 2022, MKEStartup.News highlighted six Milwaukee-region companies it deemed “standout startups.” These high-growth companies had experienced success in 2022 and were anticipated to continue to thrive in 2023. Additionally, we chose three companies to watch in the coming year.

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The pathway to success is rarely a straight one, and few people understand that as well as those who have achieved success. On October 30, CSA Partners hosted a panel of some of Milwaukee’s most successful entrepreneurs to discuss their professional setbacks. The event, titled “Startup Horror Stories,” was hosted by serial entrepreneur Chris Abele Startup Horror Stories: Raymond Seaver

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The pathway to success is rarely a straight one, and few people understand that as well as those who have achieved success. On October 30, CSA Partners hosted a panel of some of Milwaukee’s most successful entrepreneurs to discuss their professional setbacks. The event, titled “Startup Horror Stories,” was hosted by serial entrepreneur Chris Abele Startup Horror Stories: Lincoln Fowler

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The pathway to success is rarely a straight one, and few people understand that as well as those who have achieved success. On October 30, CSA Partners hosted a panel of some of Milwaukee’s most successful entrepreneurs to discuss their professional setbacks. The event, titled “Startup Horror Stories,” was hosted by serial entrepreneur Chris Abele Startup Horror Stories: Mike Malatesta

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The Wisconsin Policy Forum, in partnership with MMAC and a working group of startup company funders and founders led by former Milwaukee County Executive and MMAC board member Chris Abele, announced the release of the updated Metro Milwaukee Innovation DataTool, a database that shows Milwaukee’s economic progress. In October 2022, a $500,000 effort was launched 2023 DataTool update released

In 2013, Daniel Jecha was the Interactive Design Director at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, a historic tourist attraction in Virginia. His team was tasked with creating digital experiences for visitors. The experience was fulfilling, and a little frustrating. “I just know that we could have done more in-house if we had a really good tool,” Curate One helps museum curators wow visitors

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gBETA Kenosha announces the addition of Bethany Larsen as its Program Manager for the City of Kenosha’s early-stage startup accelerator made possible through a partnership between gener8tor and the City of Kenosha. The gBETA Kenosha accelerator is a program of gener8tor that focuses on early-stage companies working in southeastern Wisconsin. gBETA is a free, seven-week, gBETA Kenosha hires Larsen as Program Manager

American dollar, money & banking

According to Pitchbook, Wisconsin startups raised at least $10.3 million in October. The most talked about deal of the month was the investment in Midwest Games, founded by Ben Kvalo and Rob Martin III. TitletownTech led the investment round, as Tundra Angels, Brightstar Wisconsin, and Wisconsin Investment Partners participated, among other investors on October 30, Wisconsin VC Funding for October 2023

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Karen Orr has been a physician assistant for more than 20 years. Over the course of her career, she was accidently pierced with a contaminated needle three times while treating patients. One of those times, she was stuck by a needle that was used on a patient with uncontrolled hepatitis C. When Orr saw the HypoHolder prepares for launch

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FOR-M graduate Nommli was one of the six companies that received a $10,000 grant at the recent Founder Showcase. The Madison-based company has developed a food technology platform designed to sell authentic food from various cultures to a national audience. The food kits step beyond everyday favorites, like Mexican and Italian fare, and provide cuisines Nommli provides delicious cultural experiences