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A community for everyone

All entrepreneurs fit at StartingBlock

Join a community of entrepreneurs and startups at StartingBlock, where you'll have access to resources, mentorship, and a collaborative workspace. With 50,000 sq ft of space in Madison's Capitol East neighborhood, StartingBlock is the perfect place to launch your business.

Community Calendar

  • Founder Day - Open Mic Night
    Founder Day - Open Mic Night
    Wed, May 14
    Old Sugar Distillery
    May 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – May 15, 2025, 9:30 PM
    Old Sugar Distillery, 931 E Main St #8, Madison, WI 53703
    Join Founder Day, May 14, 2025. Founder Day is dedicated to connecting founders, business owners, and consultants within the tech, e-commerce, and business development sectors. Dive into sessions led by industry leaders, engage in strategic networking opportunities.
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  • Founder Day
    Founder Day
    Thu, May 15
    StartingBlock
    May 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
    Join Founder Day, May 15, 2025. Founder Day is dedicated to connecting founders, business owners, and consultants within the tech, e-commerce, and business development sectors. Dive into sessions led by industry leaders, engage in strategic networking opportunities.
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  • StartingBlock: HER Network
    StartingBlock: HER Network
    Fri, May 16
    StartingBlock
    May 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
    StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave 2nd floor, Madison, WI 53703, USA
    StartingBlock features a monthly event series focused on building courageous connections among Madison Women in Business. Facilitated by Mel Butcher, HER Network is a beloved meeting space for inspirational stories, transparent idea-sharing, and empowering collaboration.
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  • StartingBlock: Lunch with a Founder: Featuring Victoria Thayer
    StartingBlock: Lunch with a Founder: Featuring Victoria Thayer
    May 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
    Join us for our monthly Lunch with a Founder Series
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  • 1 Million Cups
    1 Million Cups
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, May 21
    StartingBlock
    May 21, 2025, 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
    StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
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  • 1 Million Cups
    1 Million Cups
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, May 28
    StartingBlock
    May 28, 2025, 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
    StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
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  • 1 Million Cups
    1 Million Cups
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 04
    StartingBlock
    Jun 04, 2025, 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
    StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
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  • StartingBlock: Lunch & Learn: Tactical Skills Series
    StartingBlock: Lunch & Learn: Tactical Skills Series
    Jun 05, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
    Featuring Phil Ouellette, EOS, strategizes to work on your business
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  • Madworks 2025 Madworks Accelerator Showcase
    Madworks 2025 Madworks Accelerator Showcase
    Jun 05, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave 2nd floor, Madison, WI 53703, USA
    Join us on Thursday, June 5 to meet the current cohort of Madworks Accelerator Powered by StartingBlock! Learn about the 8 companies and celebrate the hard work the founders have put in over the last 12 weeks of the program. The event will include presentations by each company, light appetizers, and
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  • 1 Million Cups
    1 Million Cups
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 11
    StartingBlock
    Jun 11, 2025, 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
    StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
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  • StartingBlock: HER Network
    StartingBlock: HER Network
    Fri, Jun 13
    StartingBlock
    Jun 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
    StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave 2nd floor, Madison, WI 53703, USA
    StartingBlock features a monthly event series focused on building courageous connections among Madison Women in Business. Facilitated by Mel Butcher, HER Network is a beloved meeting space for inspirational stories, transparent idea-sharing, and empowering collaboration.
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  • StartingBlock: Lunch with a Founder: Featuring Quentin Philippe, CEO of Alithic
    StartingBlock: Lunch with a Founder: Featuring Quentin Philippe, CEO of Alithic
    Jun 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
    Join us for our monthly Lunch with a Founder Series
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  • 1 Million Cups
    1 Million Cups
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 18
    StartingBlock
    Jun 18, 2025, 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
    StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
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  • 1 Million Cups
    1 Million Cups
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 25
    StartingBlock
    Jun 25, 2025, 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
    StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
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  • 1 Million Cups
    1 Million Cups
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 02
    StartingBlock
    Jul 02, 2025, 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
    StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
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  • 1 Million Cups
    1 Million Cups
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 09
    StartingBlock
    Jul 09, 2025, 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
    StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
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  • StartingBlock: HER Network
    StartingBlock: HER Network
    Fri, Jul 11
    StartingBlock
    Jul 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
    StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave 2nd floor, Madison, WI 53703, USA
    StartingBlock features a monthly event series focused on building courageous connections among Madison Women in Business. Facilitated by Mel Butcher, HER Network is a beloved meeting space for inspirational stories, transparent idea-sharing, and empowering collaboration.
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Lunch Bags

Community Lunch

We've partnered with FEED Kitchen to provide Community Lunch every Wednesday from a local food startup. Check the community calendar to see place your order and network with other members!

Community Lunches

1 Million Cups

Every Wednesday across the nation, 1MC provides a supportive, inclusive space for entrepreneurs and their communities to gather and connect, where they can work through business challenges and identify opportunities.

Interested in attending, presenting, or meeting the organizers? Inquire now!

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