Upcoming Startup and Tech Events in Wisconsin

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Last Updated: April 1st 2024 - No foolin'

April

​"Startup Financial Metrics that Matter" with Susan Healy​
April 3rd, 12:15 PM [Madison]
Susan Healy is a public company CFO with a background including strategic planning, FP&A, investor relations, M&A, IPOs, and capital markets across industries including retail/consumer, B2B marketplace, energy, and financial services. Goldman Sachs investment banker; Harvard J.D.

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​Product / Market Riff​
April 3rd, 5 PM [Milwaukee]
Looking for that connection? Need to vent away from investors or clients? Product / Market Riff is the perfect place for stalled founders, an open space to talk to people who really understand the highs and lows of being in the startup industry.

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​April Code and Coffee​
April 6th, 9 AM [Milwaukee]
Whether you are a seasoned professional, a hobbyist, or just getting your feet wet in the world of coding, there's a place for you here. This gathering is designed to foster connections within our local tech community.

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​B2B SaaS Club - For CIOs, CTOs, & Founders​
April 9th, 3 PM [Brookfield]
The Milwaukee Founders Community (MFC) is pioneering an innovative program and coalition, dedicated to forging partnerships between B2B SaaS startups and senior executives including Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), and Chief Innovation Officers (CIOs) of mid-to-large corporations.

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#InnovationSzn Accelerator Info Session by Milky Way Tech Hub
April 12th, 2 PM [Virtual/Milwaukee]
The Milky Way Tech Hub #InnovationSzn Accelerator is a FREE 2-week virtual program running weekdays May 6-17, 204.This program equips early-stage to Series A tech founders with the knowledge and tools needed to protect their intellectual property (IP) and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their businesses effectively and ethically.

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Driftless Startup Open 2024
April 12-14th [Platteville]
Startups happen at this weekend-long event, based off of the 3 Day Startup model, launching a company with amazing, inspiring people. Teams will pitch an idea and surround themselves with a team of highly motivated entrepreneurs and mentors.

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WiSys Big Idea Tournament
April 19th, 11:30 AM [La Crosse]
An entrepreneurship competition open to undergraduate and graduate students attending Universities of Wisconsin schools across the state (except UW-Madison). The competition teaches cutting-edge lean startup business development tools, provides business mentorship and allows participants to compete at a state level for a chance to win seed funding for their idea.

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​Startups on Tap - Spring 2024​
April 18th, 5 PM [Green Bay]
Ditch the stuffy conference rooms and join us for Startups on Tap - a casual social gathering for anyone interested in building innovative companies at Titletown Brewing's Rooftop Taproom. It's time to raise a glass, connect, and build the future together!

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​Women in Gaming | Statewide Webinar​
April 19, 11:30 AM [Virtual]
Women in Technology Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Games Alliance are hosting a virtual panel for high school students, college students, and young professionals about women and careers in the video game industry.

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​THE PITCH 2024​
April 24th, 3:30 PM [Appleton]
The Pitch is a startup business pitch competition among college student teams in Northeast Wisconsin. The top student entrepreneurs will split $50,000+ in cash and in-kind prizes!

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​Women, Wine & Tech 5.0: "A Focus On Mental Health"​
April 25th, 6 PM [Milwaukee]
Join us for our 5th Annual Women, Wine, & Tech, where we'll host an unforgettable evening of music, networking, and indulging in the finest wines! This exclusive gathering aims to unite ambitious women in the tech industry.

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​Lunch with a Founder - featuring Ben Orozco at StartingBlock​
April 30th, 12 PM [Madison]
This month features Ben Orozco, Artist and Designer of BEXORO Studio. Ben Orozco will talk about his creative journey as a multidisciplinary artist and designer, navigating growth, creative exploration, and sustainability.

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May

​Start Your Start-up or Side Project​
May 2nd, 7 AM [Madison]
Have you had an idea for a business, side project, blog, or podcast that you’ve wanted to start for years, but haven’t found the time for or don’t know how to get started? Amber will discuss lean start-up concepts from her new book, Agile Discovery & Delivery: A Survival Guide for New Software Engineers & Entrepreneurs, then guide the group through a series of activities to kick-off their projects.

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​UW-Madison E-Business Consortium: 2024 Wisconsin Digital Symposium​
May 2nd, 8 AM [Madison]
Whether you want to overhaul your organizational strategy or unlock the potential of more tech-enabled products, services, or experiences, this symposium offers the knowledge and tools necessary to lead your company into a prosperous digital future.

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​Women's Entrepreneurship Week 2024
​May 6-10th, [Milwaukee]
At WEW 2024, we’re embracing the theme of “Building the Table,” where we will celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship by fostering connections, empowering innovation, and encouraging growth within our community. Join us for an inspiring week filled with engaging keynotes, interactive workshops, and valuable networking opportunities.

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​Les Femmes​
May 7th, 5:30 PM [Milwaukee]
The Milwaukee Founders Community presents Les Femmes Edition - an intimate gathering of Milwaukee's female startup founders and entrepreneurs.

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​Greater Green Bay Chamber: The Build Up Showcase 2024​
May 9th, 5:30 PM [Green Bay]
Join us for an exciting evening of entrepreneurship and innovation as we showcase the latest startups from the third cohort of the Build Up program! The evening will feature a dynamic lineup of startups, each presenting their unique business models, products, and services in a fast-paced pitch format.

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June

​FOUNDER/FEST XII​
June 12th, 6 PM [Milwaukee]
An experience that brings Milwaukee area startup founders together to build a community of support and celebration. Founders come to network as well as to hear stories from those who have act