Apply to Pitch at the Early Stage Symposium
Calling all companies! Applications are being accepted from young companies who want to tell their stories to investors at the annual Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, to be held November 9-11 on a virtual platform. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday, September 25th.

There will be two pitch opportunities - the five-minute Tech Council Investor Networks track and the popular Elevator Pitch Olympics as well as Investor Intros, where pre-selected companies have brief, one-on-one meetings with targeted angel and venture investors.
Client News & Success Stories
Restart Small Biz Community & Speaker Series
Owning and managing a business is a great deal of work. The Restart Small Biz community offers business owners and leaders a place to take a break and escape, learn insights, gain new perspectives, and meet other business owners. The Restart Small Business Facebook group provides free articles, training videos, interviews, and opportunities to engage with other business owners and leaders.
The Innovatrium Wins Innovation Showcase hosted by AFWERX
The Innovatrium won the challenge for creating a Culture of Innovation for the Air Base of the future.The Innoviator Institute will provide a comprehensive strategy to develop creative Airmen, cohesive teams, and workspaces where Airmen can out-think, out-innovate, and out-compete anyone in the world.
Welcome RealityBlu
realityBLU® is a provider of B2B Augmented reality (AR) solutions and services.
The BLUairspace® platform empowers marketers and creatives with the ability to design, develop and deploy “AR with a purpose”.
UWW CEO Goes Virtual for Fall 2020
The Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) is the premier network for these young entrepreneurship students. For the Fall 2020 semester, the UWW CEO chapter will host virtual meetings every Wednesday at 5:15 pm. In addition to their business plan workshops and networking opportunities, the weekly events feature guest speakers from early stage startups to CEOs of billion dollar companies.
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Startup Success Q&A
Virtual Entrepreneurial Support
Business resources and coaching are more invaluable now than ever before. We are all in uncharted waters and can benefit from additional guidance and expertise.
Tools to Help You Work Virtually
When it comes to working virtually, there are both pros and cons of virtual work environments. Many of the challenges of working from home can be overcome with the right tools.
GrowthWheel Business Advice
Advisory Board or Red Wine Club
As an entrepreneur, it is important to have a close group of professionals who can help support your business development and provide expertise from the outside. Why should you establish a board?
Exit for Beginners
In the beginning, many entrepreneurs focus on starting their business but it is also important to consider that there may be a day when it is in the business’s best interest to change ownership or when you no longer want to run the business. How can you prepare yourself for a change in business ownership?
Upcoming Virtual Events
Using Social Media to Propel You and Your Business
September 22nd 10:00 am
Hear from a national expert on how to turn your social media and digital marketing efforts into measurable results. Spencer X. Smith is founder of AmpliPhi Social Media Strategies and a former vice president of sales for two Fortune 500 companies.
Small Business Academy
October 6th to 8th 8:30 am
The Small Business Academy is a free, three day business academy for existing small businesses, individuals thinking of starting a business, and entrepreneurs looking for funding and resources.
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