Welcome to the Startup Wisconsin Podcast! Join hosts Jacob Miller and Andrew Verboncouer as they share their vision for building a thriving statewide tech startup community across Wisconsin.
In this first episode:
🏛️ How we're supporting founders from Green Bay to Milwaukee to Madison
🎯 Our approach to year-round community building beyond just Startup Week
🤝 Plans for supper clubs, mentorship programs, and meaningful networking experiences
📅 What to expect from Startup Wisconsin Week 2025 (November 10-14)
Featured Topics:
→ Wisconsin startup ecosystem
→ Tech entrepreneurship in the Midwest
→ Community building for founders
→ Startup networking and mentorship
→ Wisconsin venture capital and funding
→ Green Bay, Milwaukee, and Madison startup scenes
Upcoming Guests Include:
→ Founders from Siren (Madison sales simulation platform)
→ Beth Ott from Starting Block Madison
→ Dan Fogarty on thought leadership
→ Casey Cammilleri, Sprocket Security
→ Ben from Fauna Bio (space hibernation research!)
→ Nick Myers, Red Fox AI exit story with Recovery.com
Segments:
00:00 - Intro & Welcome
00:39 - Meet the Hosts
04:03 - Startup Wisconsin Mission & Vision
05:40 - Why We're Doing This Podcast
11:08 - Types of Guests & Conversations
15:29 - Sponsor Message
16:56 - Government & Policy Discussions
17:41 - Community Building Philosophy
27:07 - Startup Wisconsin Week 2025
33:40 - How to Get Involved & Support
34:03 - Upcoming Guest Previews
37:07 - Outro & Contact Info
🔻 Connect With Us 🔻
Subscribe to the Startup Wisconsin Newsletter
Upcoming Events (400+ every year)
https://www.startupwi.org/events
Follow us on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-wisconsin/
Interested in being a guest? Reach out!
Startup Wisconsin's mission is to connect, educate, inspire, and grow tech startup communities across the state, not just during events, but year-round. This podcast is part of that vision, creating deeper connections and sharing the knowledge that helps Wisconsin's startup ecosystem thrive.
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