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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

Wed, May 14
Founder Day - Open Mic Night
Old Sugar Distillery
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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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Thu, May 15
Founder Day
StartingBlock
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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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Fri, May 16
StartingBlock: HER Network
StartingBlock
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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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Tue, May 20
StartingBlock: Lunch with a Founder: Featuring Victoria Thayer
StartingBlock
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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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Wed, May 21
1 Million Cups
StartingBlock
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May 21, 2025, 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
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Wed, May 28
1 Million Cups
StartingBlock
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May 28, 2025, 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
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Wed, Jun 04
1 Million Cups
StartingBlock
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Jun 04, 2025, 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
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Thu, Jun 05
StartingBlock: Lunch & Learn: Tactical Skills Series
StartingBlock
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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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Thu, Jun 05
Madworks 2025 Madworks Accelerator Showcase
StartingBlock
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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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Wed, Jun 11
1 Million Cups
StartingBlock
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Jun 11, 2025, 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
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Fri, Jun 13
StartingBlock: HER Network
StartingBlock
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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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Tue, Jun 17
StartingBlock: Lunch with a Founder: Featuring Quentin Philippe, CEO of Alithic
StartingBlock
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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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Wed, Jun 18
1 Million Cups
StartingBlock
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Jun 18, 2025, 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
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Wed, Jun 25
1 Million Cups
StartingBlock
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Jun 25, 2025, 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
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Wed, Jul 02
1 Million Cups
StartingBlock
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Jul 02, 2025, 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
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Wed, Jul 09
1 Million Cups
StartingBlock
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Jul 09, 2025, 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
StartingBlock, 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
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Fri, Jul 11
StartingBlock: HER Network
StartingBlock
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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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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.

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