This spring, the StartUp Learning Community brought entrepreneurial learning to life through a dynamic mix of guest speakers, student-led programming, professional development workshops, and community-building events. After a fantastic winter break which included a career …
Entrepreneurship
Ross Freedman is Inducted into the Weinert Center Hall of Fame
The Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship is pleased to announced that Ross Freedman has been inducted in to their Hall of Fame. Ross, an accomplished entrepreneur, began his journey at UW-Madison in 1993 where he chose …
Baldwin introduces legislation to boost tax breaks for entrepreneurs
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin on Tuesday joined Sen. Jacky Rosen and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen to introduce the Tax Relief for New Businesses Act, legislation to provide a tax break to entrepreneurs looking to start a …
State lawmakers want to pave the way for Wisconsin’s unique nuclear power research
Researchers and state lawmakers want to make Wisconsin a leader in next-generation nuclear energy production, building on the state’s already robust nuclear research environment. Three of the country’s 25 nuclear fusion companies are located in …
Weinert Center Hall of Fame: Ross Freedman
Ross Freedman is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of 367 Ventures, a Chicago-based investment firm known for advising, mentoring, and investing in visionary founders of early-stage companies. Ross fundamentally believes that every company—regardless of its …
Tricky Foods: Bringing people together over playful, enticing food
In March 2023, Therese Merkel, owner of Tricky Foods, was preparing to expand her charcuterie and cheese styling business into a brick-and-mortar space at 121 E. Lakeside Street in Madison, and she needed to provide …
UW-Madison startup Ubicept secures $1 million investment in TitletownTech Startup Draft
Ubicept, a company with its foundational technology developed at University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has been selected as one of two winners in the inaugural TitletownTech Startup Draft, securing a $1 …
Founder of Morgridge spinoff company awarded for entrepreneurial impact
Greg Piefer, founder of Morgridge spinoff company SHINE Technologies, is among three outstanding recipients of the 2025 Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Award. Established in 2011, the Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Award recognizes UW–Madison innovators and alumni who …
Alumni Spotlight: Jason Piller and Jake Wolk
Jason Piller (BS ‘22) and Jake Wolk (BBA ‘22) grew up together in Encino, California. Unlike their constantly sunny hometown, these childhood friends decided to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison to get a taste of …
Idea Fund of La Crosse raises $31.5M for second VC fund
The Idea Fund of La Crosse has raised $31.5 million for a second venture capital fund, targeting startups in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. The VC firm yesterday announced the fund, which aims to invest in …