by Forrest Woolworth | Jun 23, 2020 | Announcements, News, Press
On behalf of StartingBlock Madison, Inc., it is my pleasure to announce the selection of Nora Roughen-Schmidt as our next Executive Director. Nora emerged from a very talented pool of more than 60 candidates. Nora is a relationship builder, an accomplished...
by Marc Yarmoff | Jul 24, 2019 | Announcements, News, Press
Marc Yarmoff and Nathan Eggenberger join as Community Manager and Membership Manager respectively. Over the last two months the StartingBlock Madison team has grown with two recent new hires. We are excited to announce the addition of Nathan Eggenberger as our...
by Chandra Miller Fienen | May 19, 2018 | Announcements, News, Press
StartingBlock Madison is proud to announce the appointment of eight new directors to its board as it prepares to open its doors next month. Along with immense leadership experience, the new directors bring national and regional representation to the Madison-area...
by Chandra Miller Fienen | May 12, 2018 | Announcements, News, Press
We are excited to announce twelve startups that will comprise our opening cohort of companies and form the heart of the StartingBlock community. We are proud, humbled and excited to have such an impressive, diverse group of startups at StartingBlock. The First Dozen...
by Chandra Miller Fienen | Jun 11, 2015 | Press
Troy Vosseller, Forrest Woolworth, and Matt Younkle “are helping to build StartingBlock Madison in the Capitol East District where entrepreneurs, investors and community members can work together to bring new ideas to life. Exact Sciences has always been a partner in this work. By planting its roots firmly in the heart of Madison, Exact Sciences reinforces its commitment to this city and demonstrates Madison’s strength in growing successful tech companies.”
by Chandra Miller Fienen | Jun 11, 2015 | Press
The Capital Times’ charitable arm, The Evjue Foundation, announced Wednesday that its directors have approved more than $1.4 million in grants to 86 area nonprofits plus funding for 27 programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, including $50,000 to StartingBlock...
by Chandra Miller Fienen | Jun 4, 2015 | Announcements, Press
American Family is a sponsor of gener8tor and started a venture capital arm, called American Family Ventures. It also partnered with Microsoft Corp. to launch an accelerator for start-ups focused on home automation, and made what organizers called a “major...
by Chandra Miller Fienen | Jun 4, 2015 | Press
American Family Insurance is a leader among major state companies in terms of its role in Wisconsin’s entrepreneurial scene. Long an investor in state venture funds, its efforts have grown to include its corporate venture fund and its investment in projects such as...
by Chandra Miller Fienen | Jun 4, 2015 | Press
American Family has taken interest in Madison’s booming entrepreneurial community under Salzwedel’s leadership. For example, the company launched American Family Ventures and announced it will be a significant supporter of StartingBlock...
by Chandra Miller Fienen | Jun 4, 2015 | Press
Q&A with Forrest Woolworth, Co-founder & Director of Capital Entrepreneurs
by Chandra Miller Fienen | Jun 4, 2015 | Press
StartingBlock’s George Austin and Scott Resnick introduce the exciting project to DMI membership.
by Chandra Miller Fienen | Jun 4, 2015 | Press
Madison Noteworthy’s youtube video profiling StartingBlock Madison.
